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List of cross sections?
Sometimes I need to look up a certain cross section, say the inclusive Z production cross section at $\sqrt{s}$ = 7 TeV. Is there a place where 'all the' cross sections are tabulated ...
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Studying QM without math and physics background [duplicate]
I rode all posted answers about this topic but i need to ask you another information. I have done a semester course called "Principle of Physics" (i am studying Biotechnology) and one called ...
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recommendation for a physics history/non-fiction book [closed]
I know that there are a lot theses being published on lives of physicists. Is there a history/non-fiction book that tracks the development of a problem chronologically? Like pieces of a puzzle.
I ...
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Where to find public domain books or lessons? [duplicate]
Where can I find public domain lessons/content for electronics& topics like Ampere, Voltage, Ohm ..etc?
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A book recommendation for Quantum Field theory [duplicate]
I'm a novice in Quantum Field Theory and searching for a understandable good book for quantum field theory. I know some best book for Quantum field theory but I want to start these books after ...
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$U(N)$ gauged quantum mechanics
I'm studying the $U(N)$ gauge theory theory in 0+1 dimensions. The aim is to show that this is equivalent to a matrix model. Is there any literature on this topic?
The action I am interested in is
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Books describing motion of objects in fluid [closed]
I'm looking for any resources that would help me model the behavior of objects moving in fluid. My end goal is to be able to describe the motion of irregularly shaped objects in a river environment. ...
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Quantum harmonic oscilator - book that does it all right [duplicate]
I am dealing with quantum harmonic oscillator.
In every single book or video i have checked out i can read how the mathematical technique for solving this Schrödinger equation:
$$
W\psi = - ...
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Geometry for Physics [duplicate]
I am currently a high school student interested in a research career in physics. I have self taught myself single variable calculus and elementary physics upto the level of IPHO . And I am comfortable ...
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Goldstein's Classical Mechanics exercises solutions [duplicate]
Does anyone know where I can find some (good) solution of Goldstein's book Classical Mechanics?
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Book suggestion : geometric approach to electromagnetism [duplicate]
I´m looking for a book on electromagnetism that is introducing the topic from a geometric point of view, focusing more on the theoretical structure than on the application.
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exercise books for Feynman diagrams [duplicate]
I know QFT at graduate level but I'll like to master the skill of working with Feynman diagrams. I'm looking for a book of solved exercises on this topic.
Specifically, I'm looking for the kind of ...
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Reference Request: Classical Mechanics with Symplectic Reduction [closed]
I am trying to find a supplement to appendix of Cushman & Bates' book on Global aspects of Classical Integrable Systems, that is less terse and explains mechanics with Lie groups (with dual of Lie ...
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Introduction to Anderson localization [closed]
I find Anderson's original paper too terse. I am looking for something that introduces me gently to the subject so that I can understand Anderson's paper and other literature. What references are out ...
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From Freshman Mechanics to String Theory: A Comprehensive Textbook Sequence in Physics [duplicate]
If a student with no background in physics and an understanding of only single variable calculus wanted to learn string theory, what sequence of textbooks would most succinctly, clearly, and ...
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Where to read about Minkowski space [duplicate]
When I learned Special Relativity, it was taught in terms of basic linear algebra, without any mention of the Minkowski space, proper time as integration on the metric, etc.
However, when I am trying ...
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List of all past comet passes and area it was visible?
Is there a database/website which shows all comets which have passed Earth and have been viewed? Is there any country specific viewing database as well?
I would like to do a search on the lines of : ...
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A treatment of basic Kaluza-Klein theory [closed]
I'm looking for a treatment of the original basic Kaluza-Klein theory.
Can someone recommend a review article or something?
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A Book about the Bohr-Einstein debate?
A book about the Bohr-Einstein debate?
Is there any book that details the correspondence between the two? The only books I could find are popular science books, I wonder if there is a book that lists ...
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Physical and Geometrical interpretation of Differential Forms
I have a doubt about the physical and geometrical interpretation of differential forms. I've been studying differential forms on Spivak's Calculus on Manifolds, but my real intent is to use those ...
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List of interesting Physics videos/documentaries [closed]
What are some interesting videos/documentaries for Physics? I would appreciate if you can add links to the list.
Here is my contribution:
The elegant universe: Part 1
The elegant universe: Part 2
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Can a student with a heavy math background start learning physics with Goldstein's “Classical Mechanics”? [duplicate]
Can a student with a heavy math background start learning physics with Goldstein's "Classical Mechanics"?
Or is the book too obtuse with basic physics that I need to start elsewhere?
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What books for statistical physics? [duplicate]
what kind of books I can use to study
Ising model
renormalization in the previous context and in general
I already have the Huang and another text in my language.
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Supplements for Kittel's Solid State Physics? [duplicate]
I think by supplement I really mean replace. I spent a lot of time agonizing over the first chapter of Kittel as he introduces a bunch of concepts such as Bravais lattice and he doesn't clearly define ...
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Suggestions for a physics oriented book on Variational Calculus [duplicate]
I would like to buy a good book on Variational Calculus. Most of the books that I find seem to be rather formal in a mathematical sense, which is not necessarily bad, but makes the studying a bit ...
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Learning more about String theory [duplicate]
I know the concept behind String Theory. But I was wondering if anyone knows of a good place to start learning more about the theoretical physics behind it? Maybe a book someone can recommend to me! I ...
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Problems and solutions to mechanics questions [closed]
I am taking a course called "analytical mechanics,” and I see similar courses listed as "theoretical mechanics.”
I was wondering if anyone would point me to Internet sources of solved example ...
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Topology for physicists [duplicate]
Which are the best introductory books for topology, algebraic geometry, manifolds etc, needed for string theory?
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Is there a book that discusses General Relativity in terms of Modern Differential Geometry? [duplicate]
All of the physics books that I've seen which discuss General Relativity do so in terms of coordinates - the tensor calculus - even though the naturally relevant entities are invariant under general ...
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Learning roadmap for solid state physics [duplicate]
I am a PhD student in mathematics who knows little more about physics than what one learns in high school. For my research on tilings of space and aperiodic order, every now and then I have to skim a ...
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Physics textbook for mathematicians [duplicate]
Before this post gets marked as duplicate, I've checked book book recommendations among other posts but I don't think they really answer this fairly niche question.
I am looking to compile a list of ...
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How much math do I need to know to learn about quantum mechanics? [duplicate]
I am not good at math, so I needed to know if quantum mechanics involves a lot of math like, astrophysics for example, if it does, is there any book that can teach me this level of math?
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Reference on Chern-Simons theory
I have recently been trying to refresh my memory on the Quantum Field Theory I learned 25 years ago while getting my Ph. D. At the time I did not study Chern-Simons modifications to QFT Lagrangians. ...
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What is the mathematical background needed for quantum physics? [duplicate]
I'm a computer scientist with a huge interest in mathematics. I have also recently started to develop some interest about quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. Assuming some knowledge in the ...
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Instrumentation handbook [closed]
Does anyone have any suggestion on a handbook of instrumentation?
In particular NIM instrumentation...
I would like an approach which will explain the techniques and how to use NIM modules.
In ...
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Good reference for renormalization [duplicate]
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Are there books on Regularization at an Introductory level?
I am looking for a good introduction to renormalization (group). I have read several books about it but never ...
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Apostol or Spivak for mathematical physics? [closed]
I came across many recommendations for both of these books, but I'm not sure which one should I use to study calculus...
I know most of the methods used in calculus and I use them frequently, but I'm ...
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Confused by renormalization [duplicate]
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Suggested reading for renormalization (not only in QFT)
I'm trying to learn QFT. I don't quite understand why renormalization works. If you are calculating a Feynman ...
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Recommended (bio)polymer physics book? [closed]
I am looking for a recommended introductory book on polymer physics.
I do not have sufficient time to learn the whole field. I am specifically interested in physics of biological polymers, and even ...
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Looking for a reference book, or book chapter to learn about piezoelectricity
I'm looking for an introduction to the treatment of piezoelectricity, specially in semiconductors emphasizing the dependence on the orientation of the unit cell and the interactive effects with the ...
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Different perspective in Quantum mechanics [duplicate]
I had self-studied Griffiths(~ 4 chapters), and Sakurai (~2.5 chapters) for quantum mechanics some months ago. Now, I have to take a course in QM this sem, and I want to further my understanding of ...
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Any new texts directly on second law of thermodynamics? [duplicate]
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Recommendations for Statistical Mechanics book
Is anyone aware of any recent text that summarises the research and arguments on second law of thermodynamics and also on ...
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Elegant approaches to quantum field theory
I have been reading Quantum Mechanics: A Modern Development by L. Ballentine. I like the way everything is deduced starting from symmetry principles. I was wondering if anyone familiar with the book ...
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Phonon-polariton literature resources? [closed]
What is a good resource for studying phonon-polaritons?
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Good book for Analytical Mechanics
What is a good book for Analytical Mechanics?
To be more specific, I would prefer a book that:
Is written "for mathematicians", i.e. with high mathematics precision (for example, with less emphasis ...
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Quick introduction to electromagnetism / Maxwell's equations [duplicate]
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Electrodynamics textbook that emphasizes applications
I am a graduate student in applied mathematics and I am looking for a concise introduction to Maxwell's equations / ...
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Best book for physics amateur looking to study Quantum Physics? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?
I'm looking for a book that will explain in great detail all the aspects of Quantum Theory in layman's terms so ...
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Book recommendations for 12th grade [duplicate]
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Book recommendations
I am totally confused on what topics to read currently..I am in class 12 right now and have enormous interest in physics, so could someone provide a ...
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Good Books on Gauge Theory [duplicate]
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Comprehensive book on group theory for physicists?
I'm having a hard time trying to get my head around the fundamentals of gauge theory. I've taken classes in QFT and ...
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A book for IOAA [closed]
Hello I am preparing for the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics. However my knowledge of constellations and practical astronomy is very poor. I was looking for a book which would ...
