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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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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.)
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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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Book request for an abstract treatment of QM without using any particle formalism
I am an electronics and communication engineer, specializing in signal processing. I have some touch with the mathematics concerning communication systems and also with signal processing. I want to ...
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Formalizing Quantum Field Theory [duplicate]
I'm wondering about current efforts to provide mathematical foundations and more solid definition for quantum field theories. I am aware of such efforts in the context of the simpler topological or ...
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Crash course on algebraic geometry with view to applications in physics
Could you please recommend any good texts on algebraic geometry (just over the complex numbers rather than arbitrary fields) and on complex geometry including Kahler manifolds that could serve as an ...
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Number theory in Physics [closed]
As a Graduate Mathematics student, my interest lies in Number theory. I am curious to know if Number theory has any connections or applications to physics. I have never even heard of any applications ...
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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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