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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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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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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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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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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A No-Nonsense Introduction to Quantum Field Theory
I found Sean Carroll's "A No Nonsense Introduction to General Relativity" (about page here. pdf here), a 24-page overview of the topic, very helpful for beginning study. It all got me over the hump ...
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What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?
I'm really interested in the quantum theory and would like to learn all that I can about it. I've followed a few tutorials and read books but none satisfied my need completely.
What is the good ...
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References for ADM formalism and cosmological perturbation theory [closed]
What would you consider the best online resources for learning the 3+1 ADM formalism and gauge invariant perturbation theory in cosmology? (Assuming intermediate level GR and QFT familiarity)
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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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Book recommendations [closed]
Every once in a while, we get a question asking for a book or other educational reference on a particular topic at a particular level. This is a meta-question that collects all those links together. ...
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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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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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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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Where should a physicist go to learn chemistry?
I took an introductory chemistry course long ago, but the rules seemed arbitrary, and I've forgotten most of what I learned. Now that I have an undergraduate education in physics, I should be able to ...
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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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List of good classical physics books
What are some good books for learning the concepts of Kinematics, Newton laws, 2D Motion of Object etc.?
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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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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) star catalog
Is a Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) star catalog, 4 volumes, dated 1977, worth keeping in a library or is it too outdated? Can it be used for epoch 200?
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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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Crash course in classical thermodynamics
I've been working on some projects lately where it would be very handy to know more about thermodynamics than I do, but sadly I never had a chance to take a proper thermodynamics course in college. ...
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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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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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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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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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Beginner Physics Resources?
I'm interested in learning physics. I do realize that the subject is large and that it would be easier if I had a specific area of interest. However, I do not. I suppose I want to learn about the ...
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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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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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Introductory texts for functionals and calculus of variation
I am going to learn some math about functionALs (like functional derivative, functional integration, functional Fourier transform) and calculus of variation. Just looking forward to any good ...
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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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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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Getting started general relativity
What are some good books, videos, websites for getting started with general relativity?
Mathematically rigorous preferred!
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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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Book covering Topology required for physics and applications
I am a physics undergrad, and interested to learn Topology so far as it has use in Physics. Currently I am trying to study Topological solitons but bogged down by some topological concepts. I am not ...
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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 ...
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Best books for mathematical background?
What are the best textbooks to read for the mathematical background you need for modern physics, such as, string theory?
Some subjects off the top of my head that probably need covering:
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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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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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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 ...
