Note: Books questions are off topic now, ask your question in chat instead. Questions asking "What is a good book about X?" or more generally, "What should I read to learn about X?", typically where there is not a single authoritative reference. Please consider adding your question to this list ...
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Classical Mechanics for Mathematician [duplicate]
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Which Mechanics book is the best for beginner in math major?
I am looking for suitable ways to learn mechanics in mathematician's perspective.
I went through:
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Reference request for the terminology and usage of different types of plasmas
I'm looking into discharge models, specifically for combustion prcesses, and I'm swamped by the number of different types of plasmas and their respective treatments (thermal plasmas, non-thermal ...
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Best physics olympiad resources [duplicate]
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Book recommendations
I am looking for good book recommendations at the level of high-school physics.
I am having in mind to find out as to what are the typical books ...
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A book on quantum mechanics supported by the high-level mathematics
I'm interested in quantum mechanics book that uses high level mathematics (not only the usual functional analysis and the theory of generalised functions but the theory of pseudodifferential operators ...
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Books for Condensed Matter Physics
What are some good condensed matter physics books that can fill the gap between Ashcroft & Mermin and research papers? Suggestions for any specialized topics (such as superconductivity, CFT, ...
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Enlightening experimental physics books/resources
Most book recommendations I've seen are usually geared toward theoretical understanding. It would be nice to know at least one or two classic experimental physics books.
e.g. from Carl Brannen's ...
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Please recommend a good book about physics for young child (elementary school aged)
I'm looking for a book that would be appropriate for an advanced elementary school aged kids (say, 6-11 YO) describing the basics of physics (or sciences in general) in entertaining way.
The ...
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Good theoretical physics introduction for 6 year old very advanced in math? [duplicate]
I think now is a good time to introduce my son to theoretical physics. He asks so many questions about the universe, black holes, gravity, atoms, molecules, light, etc. He's borderline obsessed with ...
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Mathematical rigorous introduction to solid state physics
I am looking for a good mathematical rigorous introduction to solid state physics. The style and level for this solid state physics book should be comparable to Abraham Marsdens Foundations of ...
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What math do I need for mathematical physics? In what manner should I learn math? [closed]
I'm a freshman undergraduate. I've got my sight on mathematical physics. I love math but I don't have the talent nor the inclination for purely abstract mathematics. I also love physics.
The only ...
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Where is a good place to learn (classical) optics?
I need to learn basic optics for a high school academic competition. Does anyone know any good places, preferably free and online, to learn the basics of optics, like lenses, angles of incidence, ...
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Good quantum physics textbooks [duplicate]
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Learn algebra and interpretation of QM
I'm a physics student it's my last year and I find my self struggling with usage of quantum mechanics. Now I'm starting to learn ...
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Good resources for learning/reviewing complex time propagator formalism
I studied this at the beginning of my graduate degree but have to review it for my graduate exam. If it's not clear I'm talking about the $\beta = \frac{it}{\hbar} $ turning the integral of your ...
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How does holographic radar work?
I'm trying to figure out how the mechanics of holographic radar work.
AFAIK there is a continuous 3d transmission signal (a dome-shaped antenna?)
But because there isn't a direction or time-domain, ...
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Electrodynamics textbook that emphasizes applications
Which textbook in Electrodynamics which emphasizes practical applications and real life examples would you recommend for undergraduates ?
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Books on Hilbert space and phase space?
Can you recommend books or papers that highlight or discuss extensively, or at least more than average, the similarites/differences between phase space and Hilbert space? I am primarily interested in ...
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Book for learning about constructing correct physical modeling [duplicate]
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List of good classical physics books
I know physics. At least I thought so until I tried to make a model of the system of scales by myself. It was confusing. For example ...
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Please recommend a physics problems book similar to Demidovich [duplicate]
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Graduate Physics Problems Books
Does anyone have recommendation for a physics problems collection book (series) that is similar to Demidovich's A Collection of Problems ...
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Quantum information science references
I was hoping you guys could recommend reading material on Quantum Information Science. First off, here's my background.
Personally, I started reading Ballentine's Quantum Mechanics and I found it be ...
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Physics book for 15 year old boy [duplicate]
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List of good classical physics books
my name is Bruno Alano. As stated in the title, I'm 15 years old (I'll do 16 on 7 of Feb) and much love Computer Science (C, C++), ...
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Learning physics conceptually [closed]
Can anyone suggest a video or book that will allow the layman to grasp physics concepts in a conceptual manner?
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Sources to learn about Greens functions
For a physics major, what are the best books/references on Greens functions for self-studying?
My mathematical background is on the level of Mathematical Methods in the physical sciences by Mary ...
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Where to find cross section data for e- + p -> p + e-?
Where to find cross section data for e- + p -> p + e-?
PDG's cross section data listing does not include it.
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Readable books on advanced topics [closed]
I realise that there are already a few questions looking for general book recommendations, but the motivation and type of book I'm looking for here is a little different, so I hope you can indulge me.
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Advanced topics in string theory
I'm looking for texts about topics in string theory that are "advanced" in the sense that they go beyond perturbative string theory. Specifically I'm interested in
String field theory (including ...
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Simple applications of group theory which can be understood by a senior undergrad
I am looking for references (books or web links) which have "simple" examples on the use of group theory in physics or science in general.
I have looked at many books on the subject unfortunately ...
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J.J. Sakurai book on Q.Mech
I just want to ask how recommended is the book on quantum mechanics by J.J. Sakurai. Is it any good as an introductory text? And are there better suggestions (substitutes)?
Thanks in advance
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Good book on the history of Quantum Mechanics?
Can anyone recommend a good book on the history of Quantum Mechanics, preferably one that is technical and not afraid to explain the maths (I did a degree in Physics many years ago) and also that ...
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Mathematical Physics Book Recommendation [duplicate]
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Best books for mathematical background?
I want to learn contemporary mathematical physics, so that, for example, I can read Witten's latest paper without checking other ...
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Physics history book with some math
I am looking for a book explaining physics from, say, Galileo and Newton till now;
the book should be written using some math, similarly to my physics books when
I was at the university (Halliday ...
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Where to find experimental/theoretical value of (charge) radius of particles?
Where to find experimental/theoretical value of (charge) radius of particles like proton, neutron, $pi^+$, etc. ?
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Literature request for books / review papers on gravitation, gauge theories and related mathematics [duplicate]
Similar to this reference, are there more such references / works [including textbooks] available in the literature?
(A list would be greatly welcomed and appreciated.)
With great appreciation.
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Condensed matter physics for mathemematicians
What is a good way for me to learn the basics of condensed matter physics? I'd like to get a better understanding of the fundamentals behind recent technological developments like OLEDs, applications ...
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Are there any good audio recordings of educational physics material?
I am studying to return to school in physics and would like to start spending as much time as possible on that task. Most of my small amount of free time, however, I am either doing house work or ...
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Physics textbooks reference request [duplicate]
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Book recommendations
I am currently in the 11th grade (I am an Indian student) and I am looking forward to studying pure mathematics and theoretical physics in the ...
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What is a good introductory text to astronomy
What is a good and easy to read introductory text for an adult with limited basic scientific knowledge to astronomy for someone without a telescope and lives in a big city and why do you think that ...
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Conveyor scales modeling [duplicate]
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Conveyor scales modeling
Assume we have a conveyor scales. Which consists of scales, and motor with conveyor belt placed above, so that the boxes can be measured ...
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What's a good textbook to learn about waves and oscillations?
I'm taking a course on waves and oscillations using Crawford from the Berkeley series (out of print excluding international copies), and would like to know if anyone has any suggestions for a better ...
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Analogue of Princeton Companion to Mathematics for Physics?
I would like to know if there are compendiums much like the Princeton Companion to Mathematics for physics (especially classical physics: fluid mechanics, elasticity theory, Hamiltonian formalism of ...
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Realistic projectile motion
I am working on a project involving a simulation of the motion of a projectile (in 3D) aimed at a moving target. The way projectile motion is analyzed in most introductory physics books is not ...
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References for conceptual issues in Quantum Field Theory
I realize this question is very broad but may be I will still get a helpful answers. References and textbooks for the development of the technical and mathematical aspects of QFT abound. However, I ...
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Quantum Field Theory from a mathematical point of view
I'm a student of mathematics with not much background in physics. I'm interested in learning Quantum field theory from a mathematical point of view.
Are there any good books or other reference ...
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Looking for a good introductory-level review of pseudopotential methods
I'm looking for a good introductory-level review of pseudopotential methods. In particular, I'd like to understand how the self-consistent pseudopotential methods work.
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Mathematically-oriented Treatment of General Relativity
Can someone suggest a textbook that treats general relativity from a rigorous mathematical perspective? Ideally, such a book would
Prove all theorems used
Use modern "mathematical notation" as ...
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What is a good introduction to integrable models in physics?
I would be interested in a good mathematician-friendly introduction to integrable models in physics, either a book or expository article.
Related MathOverflow question: what-is-an-integrable-system.
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Introduction to relativity books for an engineer [duplicate]
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Getting started general relativity
I am an engineer who loves to read science fiction books especially when there's more science than fiction but usually I see that I ...
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Learn algebra and interpretation of QM
I have a good undergrad knowledge of quantum mechanics, and I'm interesting in reading up more about interpretation and in particular things related to how QM emerges algebrically from some reasonable ...
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Where can a good treatment of the 'sudden' perturbation approximation be found?
Where can a good treatment of the 'sudden' perturbation approximation be found?
A lot of quantum mechanics books have very brief discussions of it but I want to see it in some detail and preferably ...
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Good book covering all chapters of basic Physics, in English? (for someone who learned Physics in a different language) [duplicate]
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List of good classical physics books
Here's the thing: English is not my first language, and it's also not the language I was speaking when I studied Physics.
Nowadays, ...
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Books that every non-physicist should read
To add to Books that every physicist should read:
A list of popular physics books for people who aren't necessarily physics grads.
(see also Book recommendations)
