What hidden gems can be found on archive.org for physics enthusiasts?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around discovering valuable physics-related texts available on archive.org. Participants share their personal finds and express interest in uncovering more hidden gems, particularly in light of the potential removal of certain works from the site.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights a specific text on tensors and relativistic wave equations found on archive.org, expressing enthusiasm for its quality and urgency due to the potential removal of works.
  • Another participant shares a link to a text by Newton, indicating interest in its historical significance.
  • Some participants express challenges related to reading texts in Latin, suggesting that this may limit their ability to engage with certain materials.
  • There are suggestions for alternative ways to access texts, such as purchasing physical copies or scanning them for personal use.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of exploring archive.org for physics texts, but there are differing opinions on the accessibility of certain works, particularly those in Latin.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions reference the removal of texts from archive.org, which may affect the availability of certain historical works. There is also mention of the challenges posed by language barriers in accessing classical texts.

Who May Find This Useful

Physics enthusiasts, historians of science, and those interested in classical texts may find this discussion relevant.

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I've recently come across a pretty excellent text on archive.org -- http://www.archive.org/details/IntroductionToTensorsSpinorsRelativisticWaveEquations (I liked it so much I bought a copy on Amazon) -- which got me thinking: what else is on there that I've been missing out on?

The fact that it was confirmed in another thread here that papers / books are sometimes removed (for example, virtually everything by Dirac) gives this a a special urgency for me.

So -- what are your favorite (physics) finds on archive.org?
 
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arildno said:
You could, of course, buy it at abebooks, so that you can scribble notes and important latin words in its margin..

..or, you could take it to Kinko's, have them cut the binding and scan it into a PDF.
 

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