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Hello all, I am about to go into vector analysis (next week) and I just wanted to knock out a few books on the subject of integration mainly. I have read through my vector calculus book (P.C. Matthews) and there were a few things that threw me off, but made complete sense when I thought about...

Dear Physics Forum advisers, I am currently looking for an introductory textbook that covers the number theory without being too focused on the algebraic and analytical aspects of NT. My current underaduate research in the theoretical computer science and the Putnam preparation led me to the...

I was thinking about harmonic oscillators last night when explaining the non-zero ground state energy of the quantum version to a non-scientific friend and the conversation pushed my curiosity a little so I'm wondering if anyone happens to know about any books solely about harmonic oscillators...

are there any books on the origin of life.. AstroNeil

Can someone recommend me some good textbooks or articles that contain or focus on statistical thermodynamics and/or oscillatory motion (preferably with advanced math, not just stories)?

can you recommend a good book on complex analysis? I would like a book that can sharpen my skills in solving complex number problems through graphs and also improve the algebraic part like solving problems related to roots of unity etc. (I have studied calculus myself. I have done a lot of self...

Dear Physics Forum advisers, Could you recommend books that treat the multivariable calculus from a theoretical aspect (and applications too, if possible)? I have been reading Rudin's PMA and Apostol's Mathematical Analysis, but their treatment of vector calculus is very confusing and not...

Hi, I saw some threads about MATLAB books already but the seemed a little outdated ~2008. I was curious to know if there was any good books to read as a tutorial of matlab. Potentially a pdf online would be cool as well. One thing too is I won't be taking the course at school until September...

Hi, Can anyone recommend some good ancient astronomy books (from around 8000BC-0) that that are historically correct (perhaps springled with a few translations from older writings) with visual images, and that show in some detail how different calculations, and observations were made? It would...

Hi everyone. I'm a sophomore now , majoring in astronomy, and will become junior in no more than 1 month. I have a good command of classical electrodynamics and quantum mechanics. However, I'm confronted with some problems. 1. I want to know more about Astronomy. I borrow Very High Energy...

What are some rigorous theoretical books on mathematics for each branch of it? I have devised a fantastic list of my own and would like to hear your sentiments too. Elementary Algebra: Gelfand's Algebra Gelfand's Functions & Graphs Burnside's Theory of Equations Euler's Analysis of the...

Besides liking countless books on the subjects of math and science, what other books do physicsforum members enjoy? In my case, I enjoy Don Quixote, Les Miserables, Oliver Twist, and all Jack London's works.

I want to read some books on the major different fields(solid state,computational and any other except from medical physics and the astro,theoretical,cosmo stuff) in order to get a feel for what I might want to pursue later on my degree.I don't want it to be a textbook as you might agree...

What is a good book on algebra that is highly theoretical and covers functions, the binomial theorem, sequences/series (basically all algebra topics in college) and if possible, elementary number theory? Most books on high school-college algebra today don't cover theory at all and when they do...

Hi! I am searching for litterature on the decomposition of a sine wave in its three parameters: phase, frequency and amplitude. I just need it to justify an analysis that I am doing this way and it appears to be hard to find such a book. I find many website but nothing I can cite seriously! Thanks!

Hey there PF'ers. I'm looking for a nifty book or site on Quantum logic and Computation. The sort of book like that would cover digital logic - jumps over all the explanations of underlying working and goes straight to logic and computation. I know it's important, but I have done courses in...

Hey all, I am looking for **calculus**(and not all these books of Advanced Engineerigng Math or etc...) books dealing with Fourier Series ,its expansions , half reange extensions etc... I have found that "Stewart'c calculus" includes a chapter dealing generally with Fourier Series but *not *...

Dear Physics Forum advisers, I am a college sophomore in US with a major in mathematics and an aspiring mathematician in the computational complexity theory. I have been reading some math books on different topics, such as analysis and abstract algebra. As a former microbiology major, it is...

What are some good limit books, I'm looking for something that: 1. Talks about limits from A-Z, covering everything about them. 2. Has lots of limit problems and examples. 3. Mainly, I want it to have a doctrine for finding a limit, or somewhat a constant approach, like when you have 0/0 in...

Hi all, I guess now I am at the different end, after having replied to many requests for info on books. I do not have access ( ha-ha) to a library, though I do have access to a bookstore. I am looking for an intermediate-to-advanced book in Database. I have covered the basics: Normalization...

Barbara Ryden seems to have two Cosmology books, her one https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805389121/?tag=pfamazon01-20 and one https://www.amazon.com/dp/129203971X/?tag=pfamazon01-20. I haven't been able to find any differences between the books online - the 2013 book doesn't seem to be a new edition...

I need a good book on the Fourier transform, which I know almost noting about. Some online sources were suggesting Bracewell's "The Fourier Transform & Its Applications." I gave it shot, but it's competely unreadable. On page 1 he throws out an internal expression and says "There, that's the...

They are both written by Rovelli, but I'm not sure which is better suited for the subject. My goal is to learn LQG in a rather complete fashion. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0521715962/?tag=pfamazon01-20 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1107069629/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Inorder to start with calculus ,which topics in mathematics are required and are there any books for beginners to learn calculus?

Hi guys I'm Bruce. I'm new to this forum and I 'm currently a high school student. I was wondering if there was any good books( not too advanced) on topics such as astronomy, chemistry, biology and calculus. If you can give me one or two suggestions that will be great.

Can you suggest books or any resource that will help understand DOS graph discussions in journal articles? I am reading DFT results. I try very hard to understand how their discussion is related to DOS graph presented, but I can't no matter how I reread it over and over again. :frown...

I have a knowledge of precalculus (Algebra II, basic Trig), and I was wondering what would be a few good books for self studying calculus, primarily introductory calculus (Calculus I, Single Variable Calculus). The books I'm currently looking at right now are Thomas and Finney, Swokowski, and...

Hello, I just finished high school and will be starting a math degree next year. However, I have recently become interested in physics and am thinking of switching to a joint math/physics degree in year 2, so I will want to spend my first year privately studying some select physics books. My...

Hello Reader, I am looking into electronics and how the physically work. I'm less interested in the programing side of them and more interested in how to build them. Eventually I would like to be able to build computers and program them but that is a long way off. Does anyone have any...

Pretty straightforward title. Looking for recommendations. I've read Kip Thorne's Black Holes and Time Warps, Einstein's Relativity, The Special and General Theory, and a few other titles, just looking for recommendations on where to go next. I've only covered Integral calculus and linear...

That's the question. When I ask that I'm talking about science books, most importantly, Mathematics and Physics. My aim is to avoid taking notes, I think it would be a waste of time if there are summarized books out there. For example, there could be summarized books written for refreshing...

In the next month, I'll study about Astronomy and AStrophysics, so what are the good books for me ? Please ! I really love Astronomy !

Dear Physics Forum advisers, My name is Phoenix Kim, a rising junior with major in mathematics and an aspiring applied mathematician & algebraist. I wrote this email to seek your recommendation on great books for problem-solving skills (techniques, strategies, etc.) in the mathematical...

Love to learn GR but lack or dislike doctoral mathematics. Here is a list of books through which one can catch the essence of the subject and also learn its mathematics without much pain to the eyes- 1. At first, one should DEFINITELY refer to...

I will be taking Chemistry 1 in the fall for undergrad science majors and am looking for a good study book to brush up on the basics. I took chemistry in high school two years ago and don't want to be re-learning basics that I was expected to know beforehand (sig figs, conversions, etc). Any...

Hey guys, I'm looking for a book to read just to gain a deeper understanding of cell bio. I found this book, but I'm not sure I want to read it yet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9814307327/?tag=pfamazon01-20 I'm looking for something that isn't in a textbook format. Any suggestions? Thanks, -Serg

Please help me, this is my last hope. I am an el. engineer student and i need GOOD books on electrical machinery. My proffesor is more a good repairman than a great scientist who could teach me about all the theoretical (matematical and physical) concepts which have led to modern design process...

What are some good books (or other resources) on numerical methods of solving PDEs in 3 space and 1 time variable? I am interested both in finite element and finite volume methods. I could be interested in other methods but I don't know about them. I am interested in being able to take...

Hi I know eveyone buys Young University physics, and i think it's great for easy problem solving, a bit wordy but quite clear, however I like books that give a bit more insight into the reasoning and mathematical development and/or derivations of the theories, instead of just telling you "this...

So i want to understand how concepts like van der waals, electronegavity and covalent bonds were discovered, measured and derived back in the days. I'm looking for a good book to explain this. So far I've looked at a book by Jacob.Intermolecular and Surface Forces, Revised Third Edition -...

Hi, I'm internested in a good book that teaches vectors (and perhaps tensors?) so i can better understand books on classical/Newtoniam mechanics. I know the basics of vectors, but i still get confused when i se them in physics books and don't completely understand what's going on when physics...

I want to learn QM but in a way that i can learn both the deep mathematics, the physical intuition behind QM and the intuition behind the maths behind the QM(not many books have this). Note that this is my first attempt to learn QM and i will be watching some video lectures online,so i won't be...

Hi, I'm looking for some great books clearly explaining how electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism Works. I'm also looking for some books describing how it was discovered and what experiments have been performed in discovering how it Works,. So Far I've looked at Electromagnetism...

Hello,i am just starting to learn Quantum Mechanics in the university at an underdrad level. I know there are a lot of great introductory books out there but i just saw that Landau's book on non-relativistic quantum mechanics has great reviews but upon seeing it,i was overwhelmed by the...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by this thread. I am in a Computer Science Engineering course and have just finished my first year. I don't think the first year was very fulfilling in terms of quench in my thirst for knowledge. But that's alright because it was largely unrelated to my...

Just found this gem: http://www.intechopen.com/books It has multitudes of open access (free) books in the categories of: Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences and Humanities. I searched the forums and didn't come across this being...

Hello, I'm planning to spend my summer studying some physics and maths books. Physics books aren't my problem, math books are. I took " calculus 1/2 & differential equations " till now and a material of mathematical methods (vector analysis/general coordinates/complex/gamma-beta functions/...

So, I've been inspired by shows like Fringe, games like Deus Ex and Halo, and movies like Robo Cop, The Machine, Eva, and Blade Runner. My interests would fall into the categories of things like neuroscience, biological engineering, nanotechnology, bionics, AI, body-computer interfaces, etc.--...

Hi I'm looking for 2 books 1. a big geometry and trigonometry book that covers almost everything (also proofs) from basic to intermediate so i have a solid understanding of geometry trigonometry. 2. a geometry or trigonometry that gives you an appreciation for trigonometry fx how it was used...

Hi, Do any of you ever experience this: You are trying to learn somhing in a book (physics, math, chemistry) and the book does not explain it sufficiently. You then go to google and start searching for a better explanation. After searching for 5 minutes you finally find a okay explanation...