Ask HN: Which books do you consider real gems in your field of work/study?

Re:Ask HN: Which books do you consider real gems in your fie... by hovden on Saturday September 10, 2022 @09:18AM (#32790343)

Classical Electrodynamics By Jackson

Numerical Recipes By William H. Press et al

Quantum Theory of Materials By Kaxiras

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Re:Ask HN: Which books do you consider real gems in your fie... by brocha on Sunday September 11, 2022 @12:01AM (#32796713)

Having gone through the graduate physics curriculum, I wouldn't call Jackson a gem. Necessary hazing for physicists? Sure. Quantum Mechanics by Cohen-Tannoudji is a real gem imo

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Re:Ask HN: Which books do you consider real gems in your fie... by Victerius on Saturday September 10, 2022 @10:31AM (#32790991)

> Classical Electrodynamics By Jackson

I'm so sorry. You have my sympathy.

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