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How deep can my knowledge of particle physics go without the maths?
Successfully just got my first question answered on here, and now time for the second.
So I recently gained interest in particle physics and was wondering.
By no means do I have the mathematical ...
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How much pure math should a physics/microelectronics person know [duplicate]
I do condensed matter physics modeling in my phd and I was struck up learning quite an amount of physics. But while having done lot of physics courses, I see that if I learn pure math I would ...
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Interesting Math Topics Useful for Physics [closed]
What are some interesting, but less popular, math topics that are useful for physics that can be self-studied? Specifically, topics that might ultimately be useful in high energy theory (even if it is ...
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How should a theoretical physicist study maths? [duplicate]
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How should a physics student study mathematics?
If some-one wants to do research in string theory for example, Would the Nakahara Topology, geometry and physics book and ...
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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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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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Journals on mathematics similar to the American Journal of Physics and the Physics Teacher [closed]
For the moderators: Please feel free to transfer this question to math.stackexchange if you find that it does not fit physics.stackexchange.
It is known that American Journal of Physics and the ...
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What is the math knowledge necessary for starting Quantum Mechanics?
Could someone experienced in the field tell me what the minimal math knowledge one must obtain in order to grasp the introductory Quantum Mechanics book/course?
I do have math knowledge but I must ...
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For a theoretical (not mathematical) physicist, is there a need to learn pure mathematics?
For a theoretical physicist (not a mathematical physicist), is there a need to learn pure mathematics ?
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How should a physics student study mathematics? [closed]
Note: I will expand this question with more specific points when I have my own internet connection and more time (we're moving in, so I'm at a friend's house).
This question is broad, involved, and ...
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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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