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    Exploring the Period of Oscillations: A Quiz Question

    Homework Statement Now assume that the x coordinate of point R is 0.12m and the t coordinate of point K is 0.0050 s. What is the period T ? Homework Equations T = 1/f where f is the frequency and T is the period. The Attempt at a Solution From the graph, there are 2...
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    Mathematica Introduction to General Relativity: A Math and Physics Perspective

    I think most students develop their mathematical background up to classical tensors before digging into the physics of general relativity. I think this approach is good, but once this "Introduction to General Relativity" is finished, then the student should refine his mathematical background...
  3. Hootenanny

    Introduction / Summary of Differentiation

    As the title suggests this thread is intended as a summary of differentiation, it is by no means an attempt at an exhaustive discussion of the topic. A detailed knowledge of limits is not required but is useful, it is assumed that the reader has some knowledge of limits and how to implement...
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    Introduction and theory on electropolishing

    I urgently need some information like introduction and theory on electropolishing for my project. I have tried searching through the internet but to no avail. Does anyone by chance have some useful links that might aid me? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    Introduction to Physics for High School Student

    Hello. Currently, I'm a Sophomore in High School, and I'm about to finish Chemistry 1 Honors Research, and I'm going to start Biology 2 AP in the fall. In Chemistry, there were a few introductions to physics, mainly thermodynamics, nuclear physics, and quantum physics, with their ties to...
  6. Astronuc

    Exploring Nuclear Properties: An Introduction

    Introduction to Nuclear Properties http://www.phys.jyu.fi/research/gamma/publications/ptgthesis/node1.html
  7. Hootenanny

    An Introduction to pH and Buffer Solutions Calculations

    An Introduction to pH and Buffer Solutions Calculations [work in progress] This is a work in progress 1. pH and Strong Acids pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution; pH = - log10[H+(aq)]. (From this point forward 'log' will represent log to the...
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    Introduction to Quantum Computation

    Nice lectures describing the theory of Quantum Computation. I'm currently watching them. http://www.quiprocone.org/Protected/DD_lectures.htm
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    Courant & John's Introduction to Calculus and Analysis

    Does anyone know how many chapters Courant & John's "Introduction to Calculus and Analysis, Volume II" has? Because I've found a 4 chapter reprint, and was wondering if I should get it.
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    Ring Theory: Introduction and Beyond

    I'm searching for some online text concerning an introduction and somewhat more advanced topics in ring theory. ps:if you come across on notes for Model theory it would be great too,thx.
  11. Astronuc

    Plasma Physics: A Comprehensive Introduction

    Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_Physics And other references - A nice introduction, including history, to Plasma Physics http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/plasma/lectures/lectures.html and more sites on Plamsa Physics, which include applications in...
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    Annie's Struggle in Astronomy Class: A Freshman's Plea for Help

    Hi! My name is Annie and I am a freshman at UW-Whitewater. I am currently in the introduction to astronomy class. In high school, I took physics and loved it. I even got the 2nd highest grade in the class! This is even more telling when you know that it was a predominantly senior class and...
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    Introduction to Fourier Integral

    I have a homework question asking to construct an orthonormal system from the three functions: 1, x, 3x^2 - 1, I know we can approach it using linear algebra method, but as this is a calculus course, I don't think that's what my prof wants us to use. Can anyone guide me through this? Thanks a bunch!
  14. JasonRox

    Introduction to Differential Geometry

    So, where do I begin? I have a current interests in going into Algebraic Topology and I am currently learning about Point-Set Topology and Abstract Algebra, which are pre-requisites to Algebraic Topology. After talking to a professor, he recommended learning some Differential Geometry, but...
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    Introduction books/interesting thesis ideas on string theory

    Hi string group, I'm a new member. In a few months I'll have completed my final exams and can finally start to write my diploma thesis (german diploma) in theoretical physics and mathematics. Naturally I'm a novice in the subject, having only very superficial basic knowledge from a...
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    Introduction to General Relativity

    http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/General_relativity
  17. Astronuc

    Introduction to Tensor Calculus and Continuum Mechanics

    Here is a free and downloadable textbook on Tensor Calculus. http://www.math.odu.edu/~jhh/counter2.html Scroll to bottom of page to find pdf files.
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    Which Genetics Resources Are Best for Beginners?

    I'm going to study genetics in college next year, and I was hoping I could get a head start. I have looked at many books such as the Cartoon Guide to Genetics, Schaum's Outline Of Genetics, Genetics for Dummies, etc. But I was afriad of some of these books being either too advanced or too...
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    Good book for introduction to chemistry

    Hello I am looking for a good book that will give me an introduction to chemistry. I work in the optical field (glasses, contacts etc.) and work with plastic monomers and polymers and would like to know a little more about them and why the react to certain conditions the way that they do. Any...
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    Physics 218 - Volume 1 - Mechanics Introduction Question

    Hey there fellas, I just joined this board yesterday. I'm a "Vet" over at Bodybuilding.com, so I'm aware of how boards work, just so you understand I'm not just joining the site and making a new thread. I've gone through all of the archives and read through the threads that seem to be about...
  21. Cyrus

    Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

    Hey guys, I haven't taken thermodynamics yet, I have only taken it in general chemistry, which amounts to pretty much nothing. But I've heard from many friends that Fluid mechanics is a very tough course, so I am trying to teach it to myself before I have to take it next year. I've only...
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    Force & Mass Calculations: An Introduction

    First let me say, I have absolutely no idea how to do these. If anyone could show me how I would greatly appreciate it. (Thursday 8/25/05 was my first day in this class) Q1) A crane must lift a crate with the mass of 3.5x10^3kg a. How much force would be required? b. On the...
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    Question from Rindler's Introduction to Special Relativity

    I'm stuck on this problem in the "Relativistic Particle Mechanics" section, number 26. I had no trouble with the first part... but the second part I'm stuck. "Two identical particles move with velocities +-u along the parallel lines z=0, y=+-a in a frame S, passing x=0 simultaneously. Prove...
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    What is Chaos? An Introduction for Beginners

    What is chaos? Hello everybody. I just wanted to know if anyone could explain to me what is chaos all about in verrrrry simple terms, because I found a book on it in the library and I wanted to know if anyone could please give me a simple introduction to what it is as I find the book quite...
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    PDF file that gives a good introduction to congruencies?

    Does anyone know a good website, or have a PDF file that gives a good introduction to congruencies? I can't seem to find one on the internet. Thanks for your help.
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    Help on Introduction to Electrodynamics 3rd edition by David J. Griffiths

    Help on "Introduction to Electrodynamics 3rd edition by David J. Griffiths" I'm studying that book right now, but I'm having a hard time understanding... Can someone explain what a dirac delta function is and how to use it? I also don't understand the what is the electrostatic boundary...
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    Texts on Introduction to Astronomy/Cosmology

    Please suggests books which could thoroughly introduce me to the field of cosmology/astronomy (i hardly know the difference between the two). I require a full guide -- a 'scientific Bible', if you will.
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    Introduction books/interesting thesis ideas on string theory

    Hi string group, I'm a new member. In a few months I'll have completed my final exams and can finally start to write my diploma thesis (german diploma) in theoretical physics and mathematics. Naturally I'm a novice in the subject, having only very superficial basic knowledge from a...
  29. D

    Is Yet Another Introduction to Analysis Worth Reading?

    Is this book worth it? It seems like an interesting read.
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    Book for introduction in aerodynamics

    Which book would you recommend for introduction to aerodynamics? One which is mathematically rigorous as well as comprehensive?
  31. JasonRox

    Java Troubleshooting Java: "javac" Command Not Recognized

    Alright, I did the whole Hello World! thing, but I got stuck on one part. I downloaded the Sun.Java thing, but now when I go into the command prompt and to try and compile it... the computer does not recognize the "javac" command. What's going on? Is there another program?
  32. R

    What Books and Websites Are Best for Learning Digital Electronics?

    Hi everyone, I am going to take a digital electronics course next sesmester. But, I know nothing about Digital Electronics. What books do you recommand for introduction to Digital Electronics? And, any website for this course? Thanks.
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    ESC-101 Introduction to ELectronics

    Just started studying course of ESC-101 Introduction to ELectronics...but did not do well in first mid semester...any suggestions on how to improve in Electronics Most Welcome Thx
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    Introduction to the structure of matter

    Dear friends, I'm a 2nd year physics student and I've taken a subject called "Introduction to the structure of matter". It's a short of introduction to quantum mechanics(blackbody radiation, Schrödinger's equation, statistical mechanics etc,) I would like to ask you what textbook you...
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    Introduction to Calculus and Analysis

    Has anyone used this set of books by Richard Courant and Fritz John? If so, I would like some advice about them.
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    Help Solve a Mystery: Lawden's "An Introduction to Tensor Calculus

    Hi, Anyone out there have Lawden's book, "An Introduction to Tensor Calculus, Relativity and Cosmology"? Expression 39.13 (on p 109) and the sentence that precedes it have me stumped. My understanding of what he's saying is that a symmetric quadratic form can always be diagonalized so that...
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    How to Start Learning Lie Groups with Minimal Physics Background?

    Hi all, I wanted to study Lie groups and their connections with differential geometry. But i don't want to get involved with lots of 'deep physics'. I am familiar with a little bit of group theory. can somebody suggest the right introductory material like tutorial papers or books for such a...
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    Questions on An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory by Peskin and Schroeder

    Greetings--I have a few questions from An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory by Peskin and Schroeder. Note: I'm not sure how to construct the contraction symbol using \LaTeX, so instead I will use the following cumbersome convention: \overbrace{\psi(x)\overline{\psi(y)}}=S_F(x-y), they...
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    Introduction to Rings and Fields- Help

    I really don't want to define a homomorphism like psi(p(x))=p(x-1+I I'm looking for another way to solve that next question: Show that Q[x]/(x-1) is isomorphic to Q[x]/(x-2). Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
  40. marlon

    Introduction To Loop Quantum Gravity

    INTRODUCTION TO LOOP QUANTUM GRAVITY, everything you ever wanted to know... In Loop Quantum Gravity, also referred to as LQG, the attempt is made to introduce the concept of quantum gravity. This is the unification of the General Theory of Relativity and the Quantummechanics. It is a very...
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    Solution to Griffiths introduction to EM problem 2.26

    Hi, there, Could you please show me the solution to Griffiths Introduction to Electrodynamics, problem 2.26? The integral is so complicated. Thanks
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    Where Can I Find Online Solutions for Griffiths Introduction to QM?

    Anyone know of any online solutions? Thanks.
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    Quantum Field Theory: A Modern Introduction

    I noticed that some copies of this book are available at Amazon for as low as $13.00, and increbible price. I just ordered a copy for my self. If anyone else is interested, they are here:
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    Introduction to Complex Analysis

    Hi people, I'm Joseph, 17, English studying European Baccalaureate. I was wondering if anyone here could recommend for me a good introductory book on Complex Analysis that requires only an understanding of the complex numbers you would cover in High School Maths. Maybe something...
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    Best Introduction to Calculus Book

    Hey, I know this is not on the level of the regular posts here, but I just want your opinions, on a good book to be introduced to calculus In my science classes I have been continually been intrigued by many things (one of which, Maxwell's 4 equations). I ask questions, which results...
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    Need a good Introduction to Circuit Analysis book

    Need a good "Introduction to Circuit Analysis book" I am studying to be an EE and will be taking my first circuits, and computer engineering classes this fall and would would really like to get a head start on the material. The textbook for the circuits course is "Basic Engineering Circuit...
  47. J

    Introduction to the Lagrangian form of classical mechanics

    I've been trying to find a good introduction to the Lagrangian form of classical mechanics. Preferably something I can get over the web, since I'm not at Uni this year. I might like something particularly slow :-p
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    Consistence problems and Introduction to relativity

    Hello there! In my last Electromagnetism lecture, the teacher explained that Newton's 3rd law doesn't work when we "sit" on a charged particle and move at the same velocity while another particle is moving at another v velocitiy perpendicular to ours. How ist it that Newton doesn't work...
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    Introduction to Geometrodynamics

    http://new.math.uiuc.edu/optiverse/img/rs11-107.jpeg Bubble eversions An Introduction to Geometrodynamics The existence of gravitational waves is a prediction of the General Theory of Relativity which is Einstein's explanation of the gravitational interaction (1915). The basic idea...
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