/sci/ - Science & Math

get started in theoretical physics by actually learning Newtonian physics first.

I don't know, maybe take a class on it? Or if you want to casually learn about the characteristics of it without all the mathematics there's plenty of documentaries on youtube and even more layman books out there.

A collage textbook that starts at roughly your current level of understanding.

>>2332676
there's no place I could take a class

I don't want to just know this and that about... I know a lot of general stuff already, from watching documentaries and stuff... I'm more interested in getting into the math that's underneath.

so... wat read? how do I work my way up?

> I learn fast, can understand about anything quickly.
> undermines own, professed intelligence

This is a good one about the basics of English spelling and grammar.

I assume you already know something.
Start with Mathematical principles in classical mechanics by Arnold. Then some intro to quantum mechanics, particle physics and general relativity (Gravitation by Wheeler, Thorne, Misner is very good and covers advanced topics too)
Then you should have some idea about what you like. Study that more.

>>2332699
*Mathematical Methods in Classical Mechanics

I apologize

>>2332699
thanks anon

OP, what do you know now, in terms of math and physics?

I don't feel like making a new thread. Not OP.

I'm a graduating student majoring in physics. They don't supply textbooks here (they do, but you have to go find it yourself). What should I get?

http://www.phys.uu.nl/~thooft/theorist.html
written by a nobel prize winner, he should know. Just study all the stuff on his list and you're set.

>>2332736
Read wikipedia article on both subjects.

>>2332826
>>2332805
this