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  1. tas_dogu

    Quantum Math Textbooks to Read Before Starting QFT

    So, I am a 4th year physics student (undergrad), and I will do my master, then hopefully my PhD on theoretical physics. In my university, we take 1 year QM/Classical Electrodynamics/Classical Mechanics in terms of physics then the second year we pick the classes we want to take, I will take QFT...
  2. Mr.Husky

    Calculus Just got Courant's calculus text -- Need some tips to work through it

    Hi everyone! I just bought the courant John calculus volume-1 from uni bookstore. I need some tips like errors, topics which are not explained well and topics which are really important and need to focus more on etc.. My background:- have Spivak as a supplement. Knows how to prove and read...
  3. AdvaitDhingra

    Best (or at least good) GR and SR textbook for a 15-year-old highschool student

    Hi, I'm a 15-year-old high school student and I was wondering what textbook you guys recommend for Special- and General Relativity. I'm familiar with the concept of the Metric Tensor and Christoffel Symbols, but I wanted a good textbook where I can really learn derive it all and gain a deeper...
  4. AdvaitDhingra

    Quantum Is "Quantum Physics for Dummies" a good textbook for starting QP?

    I've been reading about Quantum Mechanics for years now and I think it's time I bought a textbook and really learned the math. I'm 15 y.o. and have a working understanding of Derivitives, Integrals and Vectors. Is this textbook a good one to start with or is it too complex? Which one would you...
  5. K

    Calculus Best Calculus of variations (Sturm Liouville Theory) textbook?

    Hi, I have a course on calculus of variations and Sturm Liouville theory and was wondering if anyone had any good textbook suggestions? If they had questions and solutions it would be a bonus! I have put all the subtopics of the course below. Calculus of variations Variation subject to...
  6. E

    Other Math Textbooks for Physics Students

    Hello there, do you guys have recommendations for math textbooks that i should have? The math is of course related to physics, I mean the maths that a physics student must know.
  7. Demandish

    Introductory Linear Algebra Texts

    I am currently enrolled in Multivariate Calculus and am looking to get build up a solid base of mathematics for undergraduate physics curriculum. I am looking for a Linear algebra book that will aid me in my quest. I currently own Axler's Linear Algebra Done Right, but I fear it is too...
  8. SEYED2001

    What is the best QM textbook for me?

    Summary:: I am a last year high school student. I haven't chosed physics for my course, but I am very interested in QM, because I believe it act lik a gateway to the meaning of existence, and so the nature of mind, my particular interest. I want to know which textbook is the best for me. I am...
  9. sulhar

    Engineering Undergraduate textbooks and lectures

    Hi, so I'm a first year undergraduate in engineering science. I guess my main question is, are all undergrad textbooks purposely convoluted to scare us from our degrees? Let me explain. I enjoy my lectures, I feel like the notes are very useful, but whenever my tutors or lecturers refer us to...
  10. DarMM

    Quantum QFT Book Quote: Looking for Source

    This seems like the best place to ask this. There is a famous QFT textbook that contains a line like "in field theory one learns humility". Does anybody happen to know what textbook this is?
  11. S

    Other Textbooks needed to cover everything in university (undergrad to PhD)

    First of all we are talking about theoretical physics (particle physics, general relativity and cosmology) These textbooks start from high school level physics and math and cover everything from there (both math and physics wise).
  12. T

    What does “Media Upgrade” mean in Thomas' Calculus textbook?

    What is the difference between: THOMAS' CALCULUS, media UPGRADE (11TH EDITION) [ISBN-13 9780321489876] and THOMAS' CALCULUS (11TH EDITION) [ISBN-13 9780321185587]? could you provide detailed answer please? what does the title-addition "Media Upgrade" mean and what changes does it make on the...
  13. A

    Foundations First year math major, text book recommendations please

    Background: https://translate.google.pl/translate?sl=pl&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.syllabus.agh.edu.pl%2F2018-2019%2Fen%2Fmagnesite%2Fstudy_plans%2Fstacjonarne-inzynieria-mechatroniczna%2Fmodule%2Frme-1-101-s-matematyka-1&edit-text=(mindless applying of 'algorithms'...
  14. nineteen

    Intro Physics What is the best physics text book to refer to these content

    Alright, I am looking for a good physics textbooks that cover all or most of these contents given below: Measurement Mechanics Oscillations and Waves Thermal Physics Gravitational Field Electrostatic field Magnetic Field Current Electricity Electronics Mechanical Properties of Matter...
  15. Nathan Elward

    Best Mathematics Text Book (for 1st year university)

    I'm going to Uni in October and want to get a head with maths for physics NOW so its not so daunting when I am there. What textbooks/resources are an excelent introduction to physical mathematics? Thanks Nathan
  16. J

    Classical Textbooks to qualify for USAPhO?

    What textbook should I get for preparation for f=ma granted I literally know nothing in physics as of now? I've heard David Morin's "Introduction to Classical Mechanics" is nice as well as "Fundamentals of Physics" by Resnick, Halladay, and Walker. Is there a textbook which I can use for both...
  17. M

    Best Algebra TextBook For Self Learner?

    Hi there, I have been searching multiple websites and forums but have not found a cohesive answer to my queries. I am currently going through this textbook to learn pre-algebra: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0618250034/?tag=pfamazon01-20 Also, is this a good book to be studying as an autodidact...
  18. noir1993

    Quantum Thoughts on Sakurai's Quantum Mechanics textbook

    I have taken a couple of graduate level courses in quantum mechanics and I have decided to read Sakurai's Modern Quantum Mechanics from cover to cover, partly because I liked his style and I have heard a lot of people talk highly of it. But I recently realized that the second edition of the same...
  19. Battlemage!

    B Absolute convergence Text Book question: Boas 3rd Ed

    In Mary L. Boas' Mathematical Methods in the Physical Science, 3rd ed, on page 17 it goes over absolute convergence, and defines the test for alternating series as follows: An alternating series converges if the absolute value of the terms decreases steadily to zero, that is, if |an+1| ≤ |an|...
  20. A

    Calculus Calculus 1 text book - Need review of precalculus

    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...
  21. P

    Series resistors' output voltage

    In my electrical engineering textbook, in the section with voltage dividers, it says that after you combine two series resistors, then the output voltage can no longer be defined. It then said that thus the equivalence was made strictly from a voltage source standpoint. I do not understand why...
  22. P

    Analog Signal of Noncontinuous Variables

    In my electrical engineering Textbook, In the beginning of it, when they were introducing analog and digit signals, they said an analog signal was a signal that depends on some sort of changing continuous variable such as time. The later went on to say that Analog signals can be depending on...
  23. C

    Looking for a good text book on QCD

    Hi, everyone, I am now looking for a good textbook on QCD. I am especially want to learn the derivation of DGLAP evolution equations. So, it will be better if the book contains the detailed derivation of evolution equations step by step for all the diagrams using Feynman rules. I looked through...
  24. Ronie Bayron

    Classical Looking for the Best Chemistry & Physics Textbook for College?

    Hi, what's the best reference and textbook for General Chemistry and Physics in College could you recommend? I'll appreciate your recommendation.
  25. C

    Calculus Suggestion for a proof-based math text book for high school

    I am currently teaching the pure mathematics II component of A-level mathematics which consist of the following subjects: Logarithmic/exponential functions, trigonometry, differentiation, integration (including integration by parts, and trig substitution), numerical approximation of roots of a...
  26. A

    Force and Laws of motion Text Book

    What is the best way to make a 9th grader understand the concept of force and laws of motion. Also please refer a book where he can get a good practice to solve force numericals. Please mention the ISBN code of the book also. Thanks a lot
  27. RyanH42

    Cosmology Should I Study Special Relativity Before General Relativity for Cosmology?

    Hi,I am ihigh school 12 grade I will be in collage 3 months later.I know simple calculus (derivatives and integral ).I watched Leonard Susskind Cosmology and Classical Physics Lectures.I want to learn cosmology and GR.My first question is Did I have to learn Specai Relativity before GR. And Is...
  28. chadsalt

    Engineering Electronics textbook recommendations to self-learn

    Hi all, I am starting an internship with Lockheed Martin on Tuesday, May 26. I have just been notified of my duties, which will involve resolving issues with hydrophones/transducers. I am looking for recommendations of good textbooks that I could refer to during this internship. I am a rising...
  29. M

    Help with text book (vibration)

    HI, I am studying vibration, came across this in a textbook and can't see the steps taken to substitute e.q 3.5 into 3.3. There is a second derivative x so where does this go, as there is no s^2 either and I can't see how cos was eliminated Cheers
  30. D

    Quantum How will you rate the QM book of Stephen Gasiorowicz?

    Can anybody tell me about the book 'Quantum Physics' by Stephen Gasiorowicz? You can give some comparison with other books such as Griffiths or Shankar's QM book.
  31. T

    Physics text book for electric motor

    For my assignment I have to write a report on the mechanics of an electric generator. I need to reference for physics textbooks. Anyone able to recommend some texts books that may be able to help me with this?
  32. I

    Text book recommendation on "Electronics and Communication"

    Hello, I have an optional course this upcoming semester on "Electronics and Communication" for which the course syllabus is roughly: Field effect transistors, transistor circuits, Operational Amps, analogue to digital conversion (and vice versa), combinational circuits, sequential...
  33. G

    What textbook covers in-depth derivations of physics formulas?

    For one of my physics classes (oscillations, waves, quantum mechanics) we use Young and Freedman University Physics 13th edition. However, the lectures given by the professor are usually more difficult/ on a higher level than the textbook. For example, right now we're learning about...
  34. I

    Best college level text book for beginners of QM

    I have read a lot of stuff on Quantum Mechanics and there seem to be a lot of outlandish theories on the web mixing QM with every religion in a search for god as the great observer. I would really love to get my hands on a good college level textbook that explains the more supported theories...
  35. Y

    Please explain this from a text book

    See attached scanned pages of page 118(left side) and page 125(right side) of Antenna Theory by Balanis. On the left side, it is just some basic EM where \nabla\times \vec E=-\frac{\partial \vec B}{\partial t}\;\Rightarrow\;\vec E=-\nabla V-\frac{\partial \vec A}{\partial t} Then to Lorentz...
  36. caffeinemachine

    MHB Which Book Should I Choose for Starting Complex Analysis?

    Hello MHB, I want to start reading Complex Analysis. I have never read any textbook on this subject. I have good background in Algebra, Linear Algebra, Point-set Topology and Real Analysis. Right now I want to prepare for the subject GRE in Mathematics so please suggest a book keeping that i...
  37. J

    Physical Physiology / Biology Text Book

    I came across a blog post or some internet page (probably a year ago now) saying that since the 1970s biological systems could be described purely in terms of physics. I tried searching for a decent text that describes biology and chemistry in terms of rudimentary physics but couldn't find...
  38. N

    A good linear algebra text book?

    I'm looking for a linear algebra textbook slightly above beginner level to get a good grasp of certain topics. Specifically, I want to understand exactly what the determinant of a matrix is and its relation with volume, linear dependence/independence, etc I recently figured out how to get...
  39. C

    RAZY good QED: Top Textbooks for Independent Learning

    Hi, I am interested on learning QED on my own. I have a good background in QM. What are the best textbook that would you recommend? C
  40. H

    Text book suggestion for stochastic process

    Hello. I plan on doing independent study on the Stochastic Process and time series models. I have already learned two semesters worth of statistics (Mathematical Statistics and Applications by Wackerly, Mendenhall and Scheaffer). And I have taken a semester of multiple regression models. I...
  41. S

    Text Book for Special Relativity

    Hello I'm currently in lower Sixth Forum (Junior in Hight school for the Americans) taking As levels (maths, further maths, physics and chemistry) I'm looking for three things. 1. Text book on special relativity (probably going to buy 'Spacetime Physics') 2. Questions with model...
  42. S

    How is my text book getting the components of a vector?

    Homework Statement My textbook shows a vector B 130° from the positive x-axis. B has a value of 5; it asks for the x and y components for B. But they show a way other than SOH CAH TOA. They got the x component by multiplying 5(cos130°) and the y component by multiplying 5(sin130°). What...
  43. T

    What Are the Best Fluid Mechanics Textbooks for Aspiring Students?

    I am interested to know what book(s) others would recommend to someone aspiring to learn fluid mechanics from and what kind of preparation would be required for that book. I am an undergraduate student and have completed courses in single and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, ordinary...
  44. C

    Lim x→inf text book example confusing step

    I was hoping someone could clarify a step of an example in my calculus textbook. lim x→∞ (√(2*x2+1))/(3*x-5) = lim x→∞ (√(2+(1/x2)))/(3-(5/x)), (since √x2=x for x>0) The description for the step says to divide numerator and denominator by x. I understand to divide top and bottom of a...
  45. D

    High School Student Text book question

    Anyone know of a good textbook that i can get off of amazon. I just want a good book to steer me in a good direction. Because i just study this a lot in my spare time and i don't have a decent source of information. Any textbook will do but i need something. The difficulty of the book does...
  46. N

    Text book for SU5/GUT theories

    Dear PF, Could you please advise me good detailed reference on Grand Unified Theories... especially I want to see where for example SU5 potential is composed from two Higgs representations (two Higgs fields) and how symmetry breaking (minima of potential appears for both of fields) happens...
  47. M

    Solution to II.2.8-II.2.10: Textbook Equations

    Homework Statement please look at equations II.2.8 , II.2.9, II.2.10 in the attached scan, Homework Equations noneThe Attempt at a Solution im unable to get from II.2.8 to II.2.9, i wonder where they got the extra r in the denominator of the stuff in the brackets, here is what i get for...
  48. D

    Real anaylsis/advanced calc text book

    First of all, what's the difference between real analysis and advanced calculus? From what I've gathered, real analysis is more rigorous than advanced calculus? Second of all, what's a good book for self study for real analysis or advanced calculus? I've just finished taking my first abstract...
  49. P

    QM Textbooks: Find Perfect Book for You!

    hello, can anyone please share the name(s) of the qualified textbooks for QM? thanks in advance..
  50. fsonnichsen

    Seeking Text Book for High Pressure Design

    I am building some small optical cells that will be about the size of a flashlight. They will contain liquids at up to 6000 psi and and have threaded portholes bored in them for inserting sapphire optical windows. I have built these in the past and I will contract one of our Mechanical...
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