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https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23595/science-literacy-concepts-contexts-and-consequences Science Literacy: Concepts, Contexts, and Consequences "Science is a way of knowing about the world. At once a process, a product, and an institution, science enables people to both engage in the construction...

Hello, I would like to better understand the geometric evolution of a gravitational field of a simple point mass as the velocity difference between two different inertial frames approaches the speed of light. I would also then like to extend into more complex scenarios such as charged...

https://arxiv.org/pdf/1610.02743.pdf CMB-S4 Science Book First Edition The next generation “Stage-4” ground-based cosmic microwave background (CMB) experiment, CMB-S4, consisting of dedicated telescopes equipped with highly sensitive superconducting cameras operating at the South Pole, the high...

I am planning on doing physics as I go through calc2/3/ODE/PDE. I bought University Physics and the Resnick/Jearl Physics book, and frankly I want something a bit higher level.. more like Kleppner/Kolenkow. I was thinking about getting the K&K book, but some people are suggesting Morin...

Hi I'm a physics student in university, I want to find a book about general thermodynamics which has great and interesting problems. Includes a bit of statistical physics and molecular physics. And a book has theory and problems about optics, wave optics and geometrical optics. Thanks for helping

Hello, I stopped studying math after grade 10. Then many years later I did. 1-calculus dairies. (story book with personal calculus experience ) 2-idiot's guide to calculus. 3-Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences(Mary Boas) 4-Advance Engineering Mathematics (Erwin Kreyszig) 5-real...

How can I start Classical Mechanics, I mean by the help of which book...

Im trying to learn transport processes and the Boltzmann transport equation. What books do you guys recommend for beginners? Thanks!

I had a book on dot and cross products, and the author presented his material in terms of Maxwell's equations. It's a popular book. Alas, I can't remember the title or author. I was going to loan it to a friend but found the book missing. The book isn't long at all and is a paperback book...

One of my instructors likes to talk about little aspects of the lives of famous physicists and it has made me really interested in these people. Does anyone have any recommendations on any books that give a good little run down of of the life and times of famous physicists? I'm sure there are...

I can't understand the solution to Problem 1.4(a). The solution is the following: What puzzles me is that ρ(θ)dθ=ρ(x)dx ? Why are they equal?

Hi, so I'm taking calculus 1 this year however I haven't taken precalculus in several years. I don't remember any of it, and the textbook of the course doesn't review it at all(they just sample you questions) and I'm having issues solving the precalculus review questions(how necessary is it that...

Homework Statement the main question asks: "If the book is initially at rest, what is its speed after it has traveled 0.400 m up the wall?" Homework Equations ∑F = m*a vf2 = vi2 + 2 * a * d , when initial velocity is 0. The Attempt at a Solution So here's my free body diagram: and out of...

Hi, I am looking for a book for studying probability theory using measure theory. This is the first course I am taking of probability. Notions and theorems from measure theory are part of this course. As it turns out, this is a catastrophic disaster, and the textbook for this course is also not...

Mechanics : From Newton's laws to deterministic chaos https://www.amazon.com/dp/3540655581/?tag=pfamazon01-20

I just want to know what is the most logical next step after finishing the book Introduction to Modern Cosmology by Liddle? Some of the books that Liddle cited are Advanced undergraduate: Introduction to Cosmology by Matt Roos Gravitation and Cosmology by Steven Weinberg (Undergrad!?)...

This book should introduce me to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics and slowly teach me how to do problems. I know about Goldstein's Classical Mechanics, but don't know how do I approach the book.

Homework Statement A man of mass 100 kg can pull on a rope with a maximum force equal to two fifths of his own weight. [Take g = 10 ms^2] In a competition, he must pull a block of mass 1600 kg across a smooth horizontal floor, the block being initially at rest. He is able to apply his maximum...

I'm looking for a book of classical mechanics. I do not remember the title or the author, but has pictures of this kind, if someone could help me find it would be greatly appreciated. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/61701794/Captura%20de%20pantalla%20de%202016-09-10%2014-56-03.png...

I'm looking at purchasing Algebra (2nd Edition) by Michael Artin, is this a good book to purchase as my first intro to linear algebra book for self learning?

I would like to begin my first exploration of the arts of differential geometry/topology with the first volume of M. Spivak's five-volume set in the different geometry. Is a thorough understanding of vector calculus must before reading his book? I read neither of his Calculus nor Calculus on...

Hi Everyone! I used to have a book that explained physics concepts quite simply. I used to read it when I was about 8 or 9 years old and one chapter really stuck with me (I'm 25 now). I'm not sure where the book went, and have been looking for it for some time and think this might be the best...

In our BS Hons course, we stumbled upon quantum physics. This aforementioned topic is, if not, completely new to me. Therefore, for a better understanding and easy to understand book is necessary; not compromising on the mathematical side though.

Does anyone know of a Physics book that might be considered the Physics equivalent of "The Joy of Chemistry", by Cobb and Fetterolf. In other words a book that is a challenging introduction, written with due scholarly erudition, in a style that's simply breathtakingly beautiful at times?

I'm studying for my physics exam and there is a figure on the book physics for scientists and engineers 4th edition by giancoli that i just don't understand. I know that the electric field of a negative charge points toward it and the electric field of a positive charge points away from it Also...

So anyone of you know a book that provides a gentle and quick refresher for linear algera, in the spirit of the book "Quick Calculus" by Kleppner and Ramsey? Now that I am studying quantum mechanics, I feel I need to review the linear algebra I studied during my engineering degree. Thanks.

I found those books in my library and I want to know which suits better for me. (Want to learn rigorous Probability AND applies it to statistical mechanics) Previous knowledge: Calculus 1 and 2, Introductory Statistics and Combinatorics. Books: Probability Theory: The Logic of Science - E.T...

I've got a question about the identification of SU(2) with O(3) in Ryder's QFT book (2nd edition) pages 34 - 35. The other posts on this topic I could find don't seem to address this question, so here goes. He derives the matrix in eqn 2.47: $$H= \left[\begin{array}{cc} -\xi_{1}\xi_{2} &...

Hello I have taken a language test few days ago and in case I pass it I will get enrolled in an electrical engineering program in Germany. I have no prior knowledge/experience in electronics at all and am thinking about doing something about this before I enroll. What do you think about the...

Hi, I'm interested in research on the formation of dark matter halos and was hoping that I might, in the future, run an N-Body simulation on the subject. However, I do not have any experience with N-Body simulations. I only know C, but I am learning Python. So, does anyone have a suggestion for...

The books are based on Schwinger's but is much easier read. Uses my favorite spins-first approach. Lectures On Quantum Mechanics vol. 1, 2, & 3 by Berthold-Georg Englert https://www.amazon.com/dp/9812569715/?tag=pfamazon01-20 https://www.amazon.com/dp/9812569731/?tag=pfamazon01-20...

Hello. I am about to start learning category theory. I keep hearing mixed opinions on the book Categories for the Working Mathematician, by Sanders MacLane (I am aware he is one of the founders of the theory). Some say it's a "must read", and others have called it "outdated." What would seem...

Ok so a bit of background about myself I finished 1. Algebra 1 and 2 2. Trigonometry (Basics) 3. Basics of complex numbers 4. The very basics of matrices (addition, subtraction, multiplication, identites, inverses only) 5. Basic differential Calculus I want to learn mathematics in this order...

In Griffiths intro to quantum mechanics, there are a few things that I feel like he gets from nowhere, he just states it and doesn't derive it or prove it. First is equation 3.114, using opperators to get the expectation value of an observable. I get how he got the inner product from the...

Hi. I am looking for a QM book that covers symmetry , time-reversal , angular momentum representations in SO(3). I have a few books and most of them don't have much detail on these subjects.The main one that does is Sakurai. Any other suggestions ? Thanks

In two months I'm going to take one Physics exam which covers all the undergraduate courses and I must confess I feel quite overwhelmed by the amount of content that there is to be reviewed. In truth I feel that for the purpose of preparing for one exame like this it is not really productive to...

Hello - I just starting out in chemical engineering. I hold a batchelor's degree in Chemistry, and am making a transition to ChemE. This isn't for any class, just in general for reference, does anyone know of a good book that is primarily just thermodynamic charts, like T-S diagrams? I have...

What do you think is the best SAT physics prep book? Years ago many people seemed to prefer Princeton Review, but the reviews for the last couple years seem to indicate that the Barron's guide is better? There's also the Kaplan SAT practice guide. Any suggestions as to which is best?

In September I will be a Junior in high school (11th grade). I am already taking Chemistry, and thinking about taking Physics also. I have basic trigonometry knowledge (I will also be taking A2T (Algebra 2, Trig) at the same time as this course. The first half of the year is College Physics I...

Hello! I am currently searching for some alternative books I can use for the analysis course starting on this Fall Semester. The course will cover the compactness, contraction principles, approximation theory, and some applications like special functions and Fourier series. The required...

As a physics student I will take combinatorics classes and I want to know which book is recommended for physical applications (Physicists in general).

When I write \bigcap_\Delta M_\alpha I get \bigcap_\Delta M_\alpha ... ...How do I get the index set \Delta alongside \bigcap as in the following text from Paul Bland's book "Rings and Their Modules" ... ... ?Hope someone can help ... Peter

I'm a freshman in Computer Engineering at a university. I have a Classical Mechanics course that will cover these topics: Newton's law of motion Vector Algebra Equilibrium of bodies Plane Trusses First moment of area, centroid, etc. Calculation of virtual displacement and virtual work...

Dear Physics Forum friends, I will be doing a reading course in the complex analysis starting on this Fall Semester. The assigned book is Rudin's Real and Complex Analysis. From my understanding, Rudin treats complex analysis very elegantly, but very terse. I am curious if you could suggest...

Hello, what are some good books to learn group theory for physicists at an undergraduate level? Is Zee's Group Theory in a Nutshell good? Thanks in advance

Hello everyone, Im currently taking my first semester of College Physics with Calculus and i need a good book to help me study concepts and maybe have example problems that have step by step analysis. Any Suggestions?

Hi, can anyone recommend any good books about special and general relativity for novices? Thanks

I'm studying 2nd year and I'm self studying some of the concepts in the physics,so I would be grateful if someone suggests me a book for the concept understanding

Dear Physics Forums friends, I am an aspiring mathematician who is deeply interested in the analysis, topology, and their applications to the microbiology. Recently, I started to become very curious about why concepts and theorems in the real analysis and topics come as they are; the...

From Publisher's Marketplace Science Leonard Susskind and Art Friedman's SPECIAL RELATIVITY AND CLASSICAL FIELD THEORY: The Theoretical Minimum, the third book in The Theoretical Minimum series—an introduction to physics—tackles Einstein's special relativity and field theory, to T.J. Kelleher at...