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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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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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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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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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Electromagnetism for Mathematician
I am trying to find a book on electromagnetism for mathematician (so it has to be rigorous).
Preferably a book that extensively uses Stoke's theorem for Maxwell's equations
(unlike other books that on ...
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Topology needed for Differential Geometry [duplicate]
I am a physics undergrad, and need to study differential geometry ASAP to supplement my studies on solitons and instantons. How much topology do I need to know. I know some basic concepts reading from ...
