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The Theoretical Minimum
What You Need to Know to Start Doing Physics
Book • 2014
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to classical mechanics, including dynamical systems, vectors, calculus, Lagrangian mechanics, Hamiltonian mechanics, and electromagnetism.
It is designed for those serious about learning physics and is part of the 'The Theoretical Minimum' series based on Stanford Continuing Studies courses taught by Leonard Susskind.
The book aims to equip readers with the basic mathematical toolkit necessary to understand and engage with theoretical physics.
It is designed for those serious about learning physics and is part of the 'The Theoretical Minimum' series based on Stanford Continuing Studies courses taught by Leonard Susskind.
The book aims to equip readers with the basic mathematical toolkit necessary to understand and engage with theoretical physics.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Recommended by 

as a more straightforwardly course-like resource for learning physics.


Sean Carroll

103 snips
303 | AMA | February 2025
Recommended by 

as a really nice book for people who want the basics of quantum mechanics.


Scott Aaronson

16 snips
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Recommended by 

as a resource for learning quantum mechanics.


Sean Carroll

12 snips
AMA | December 2023
Mentioned by 

as a popular physics book series.


Sean Carroll

AMA | November 2023
Mentioned by Sean Carroll in relation to Leonard Susskind's work on teaching science.

AMA | June 2022
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as a good resource for building a foundation in theoretical physics.

Stephon Alexander

Stephon Alexander on The Autodidactic Universe, String Theory, Matrix Models & Cherns-Simons Gravity
Recommended by Brian Keating as a great series to learn about the physical world.

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Mentioned by Sean Carroll as a comparison to his book, focusing on a standard physics curriculum.

AMA | February 2022
Mentioned by 

when discussing a book about quantum mechanics.


Brian Cox

Cosmic Queries – Quantum Catastrophe with Brian Cox
Mentioned by 

as one of Susskind's books in the Theoretical Minimum series.


Sean Carroll

45 | Leonard Susskind on Quantum Information, Quantum Gravity, and Holography
Mentioned by Sean Carroll when discussing the challenges of typesetting equations in electronic books, contrasting them with Susskind's approach in "The Theoretical Minimum".

AMA | December 2021
Mentioned by Sean Carroll as another analogous book to his series, contrasting Susskind's more traditional approach to introductory physics.

AMA | November 2021
Recommended by Melody as an accessible introduction to physics for those without a strong math background.

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