Studying Definition and 663 Threads

Could anyone suggest a book for studying lattice models. Especially xy and Heisenberg models.

Yeah I know, distance-learning schools suck and can't be compared to 'real' ones, but that's my option right now as I'll be working for a few years and was thinking of doing this on the side. Is there any good ones? Are there even such programs to begin with? In particular, I'm...

I was wondering if it is possible to obtain an engineering (mechanical specifically) degree by attending school on a part time basis? Reason for my question is that I work full time and attend a local community college for general ed's. The community college offers pretty much all courses in...

Hey guys, lurked here for a while now but I really enjoy the site. Anyways, finals are approaching and I'm kind of in a big rut. Having a good semester but I've largely ignored my physics class. I focused on my other classes more and fell pretty far behind in this one. It's just freshman...

I was wondering, since recently I've been studying differential calculus on my own, how to memorize all this? I don't have a teacher so I am sort of my own teacher and I understand most of the stuff but I don't memorize it well. I can do it all so easy when I am doing it and then the next day I...

I'm studying a test and these are some questions I didn't know. I'm sure I won't get every question answered but if anyone knows even one that helps me out. Thanks. 8) 1)What affect does altitude have on atmospheric air volume? 2)A diver goes down to a depth of 132 feet. How many...

I was wondering if you guys could post some tips on studying. My Case is: I'm taking a year off studying 2 subjects to enter a Particular degree. I have Physics Intermediate and Mathematics Advanced. I'm finding the Maths easy to study and remember, but the physics hard for some reason. I...

This might be a stupid question, I'm not use to asking questions about math... I just started on optimization. Can someone tell me What optimization is used for and how I could apply it to a problem. When it comes to a problem, I could do it like if it asks " Find two numbers that satisfy the...

I am passionate about physics. I have had ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, single, multivariable calculus and mathematical statistics. Before I study Quantum Mechanics, I plan on studying classical mechanics, electrodynamics and waves. I plan to use MIT's "Opencourseware" to...

Hello all physicists/engineers! I am currently in my last year of college and will be leaving to go to university next year (in the U.K). I am having real trouble deciding whcih course I want to take, so just to be on the safe side I have decided to take physics, just plain physics (maybe...

I just finished improper integrals and am about to learn series in my calc class. Does anyone have any advice/words of encouragement?

Hi, So I have been considering study abroad in Germany. I'm currently here on high school exchange and have been here since febuary. When I return to Australia I will return to university and start studying engineering. But I think given the opportunity to study in another country and another...

I'm studying for a test and it would be great if i could get step by step how to do this problem: a.) Find the average value of the function on the interval x=1 to x=10 for f(x)=3/(1+x)^2 b.) A uniform cable hanging over the edge of a tall building is 40 ft long and weighs 50 lb. How much...

I'm studying for a test and it would be great if i could get step by step how to do this problem: a.) Find the average value of the function on the interval x=1 to x=10 for f(x)=3/(1+x)^2 b.) A uniform cable hanging over the edge of a tall building is 40 ft long and weighs 50 lb. How much...

What's the point in studying technology anyway? Isn't the point that it just makes us lazyier and more comfortable? :p

Can you answer this..and show me how to do it? I'm studying..thanks! For each of the following, show every step required to set up the definite integrals that will solve the problems but do not integrate. a.) Find the length of the curve y=x^(3/2) from x=0 to x=5 b.) A spring has...

Hi, I'm a mechatronics and robotics student. What is the purpuse of studying biomechanics? Is for humanoid robots or for prosthetics? If for prosthetics why doing it a a college who is not of bioengineering or of medicine?

So, I have a cold. I hate colds... Not only do I feel completely under the weather but I have E&M homework to do. The problem is, thanks to the cough syrup, I can't keep a coherent train of thought! I'm going to hand in crap for this assignment! The one problem I started I working out a...

I'm taking the SAT II Math IIC test in October and I have roughly 2 months to review. I have numbers precal, trig, and Math IIC prep boooks, so many that I do not know where to start. I've taken a diagnostic test to see where my weakness are. Which book should I use though? Should I use only one...

I have pretty much chosen that when I go to University in the very near future, I want to study Aerospace Engineering. I have a few questions for the "Been there, done that" guys. First, I am in Canada just for the record, so I will most likely be attending University here, rather than abroad...

I've found that in the past month or so I've been studying math a lot (more that 8 hours a day). I really like it but am I studying to much? Should I be "playing outside" and enjoying the world (other that math) while I can? Or just do what I enjoy the most? For some reason this thought hit...

I Know its stupid to ask this question but i feel what most of the College students miss is to use their skill to the optimum, So are the proffesionals interested in giving advice? Please share your views and guide us. -An young UG student Benzun

For me I have to say I'm primarily studying for a preferred career.

please let me know if physical methods are used in order to study the behaviour of a swarm. thanks

I have a question for those who have some experience in doing maths or theoretical physics or other mathematically oriented subjects. Do you ever have times when you just don't feel like doing maths hence also your subject? What do you do to motivate yourself? Is it a sign that your body needs a...

hey does anyone know if studying Fourier analysis is going to aid in physics, particularly in string theory or quantum physics?

Hello! I am thirteen and self studying real analysis... I'm wondering where to go after this; kinda looking for a general outline of what to do from here on out. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

sometimes sleep gets in the way of studying for me and I'm not sure if it interferes with my long term remembering of the topic. so how about you guys? what you experienced? do you make sure to get your minimum hours of sleep or do you burn the midnight oil and not suffer for it?

Hey all, I was studying maths and finance, I dropped the maths after getting a few borderlines. Also I am not sure whether I like the more advanced subjects I like the introduction to calculus, group theory and such but I am not sure what I want to do. Is there any aptitude tests or any sort...

Hi, I live in Quebec and I'm going to university next year, I intend to enroll myself in a joint program in maths and physics that are offered in 2 Montreal universities, Université de Montréal and McGill. My first language is french and I have never lived in a english place or studied in a...

hi physics forum. As many of you know, I've been studying general relatvity(its going quite well), but I'd like to delve into real rigorous mathematics. so essentially I'm looking for introductiosn to various topics, especially topology abstract algebra and differential geometry. Could someone...

Hello, I am 17 and from England. I have never really been good at maths, I find equations and such difficult to comprehend - this was the reason I decided not to take physics in college but rather art subjects, and luckaly enough for me I have always had an apparent gift when it comes to...

When studying doesn't help... What can you do? This is the case with my Computing/Complexity Theory class. There are no problems that involve memory, computation, or any algorithmic process. Having good insight is all that will help you. How do you prepare for tests in courses like this...

i need tips on how to get a mark on the physics exam coming up in 2 weeks. I have trouble connected concepts with problem-solving; for example i know archimedes principle for buoyant force but have trouble solving problems related to finding tension in a suspended mass in water. So any tips on...

Studying integrals... I am studying for my maths B exam that is coming up and may need some help in understanding some concepts. Here is one question that i was getting some practise on but i got the wrong answer :eek:! Q: The area under the curve x²+ 1 between 1 and 4 is approximated by...

Does reading or studying while listening to music improve or worsen your mental process?

For a given system in which energy is conserved, how do you use the concept of conservation of energy to find the velocity of a falling object, given its mass, original height of elevation, and the distance it has fallen? Find Total Energy; @ high point PEmax=mgh; @btm point KEmax= ½ mv^2...

First off, let it be noted that I'm not yet of age to go to university, and my high-school courses simply aren't challenging enough, so I always interest myself in studies of my own; in the last few years, I've studied linguistics, psychology, and biology... But I know next to nothing about...

Hello everyone, well i must have done well enough on the first interview for them to give me a test. Researching online people have said to do the following "Pick up a GRE/GMAT book, do the analytical section" and you should do fine. Are there any resources online to help me study or do...

I just joined, looks like a great forum here! After being out of school for 5 years, I'm looking to get back into college. It looks like pretty much everything is Calculus-based. What areas of mathematics should I study, and know cold, before getting into Calculus? Algebra? Geometry...

I was wondering what people find to be the best means of studying (espescially maths, physics and chemistry). I am about to start my last year of high school and am undertaking two math courses, physics, chem and english. I am already getting good grades in these classes but i feel like i...

wat do u guys when ur studying for a physics exam.any tips or anyhting helipful would be appreaciated. thnx

My school's semester started this morning. Here's my current (undergraduate) courseload, and textbooks. (graduate) Statistical Mechanics 1 (Pathria) (graduate) Adv. Electricity & Magnetism 2 (Jackson) (graduate) Quantum Mechanics 2 (Sakurai) (graduate) Matrices & Linear Operators 2 (Lax; Horn &...

Hiiii, I want forums about c++ language. I am studying this language and I want increment my information about it.

Hey everyone, first time poster here. Just curious how some people here went about studying for the general GRE? Some people have told me to just take it and others say study for months. What did you folks out there have taken the test do? What type of study material did you use and how long...

To study for a M.B.A. in Accountancy, M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, and a PH.D. Theoretical Physics/Physical Chemistry? And obtain those degrees? How long would it take?

It's 4:21 right now and I've been studying and writing essays most of the night. While performing these tasks I was trying not to :zzz: . Now that I'm done with all that I needed to do, I'm no longer tired and cannot fall asleep :devil: What is worse is that there is almost nobody on PF right...

I was wondering if there would really be any major difference in studying a subject by yourself, than learning it in a class. Basically, the class just regurgitates information that is in a textbook, right? So, would it be feasible to self study Calculus 3, provided that one has a syllabus at...

I'm hopefully going to start collage next year and major in physics and math. this year i have a lot of free time and i thought that it'd be good to study some of the material by myself to take off some of the pressure later - and also cause I'm really interested in it and can't wait a whole...

I would really like to know what you are studying or what you have studied?