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Mentioned in 8 episodes

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.

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Mentioned in 8 episodes

Recommended by

Sean Carroll

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

103 snips

303 | AMA | February 2025

Mentioned by

Brian Keating

when referencing Susskind's series of books about the essential knowledge for a theorist to be a physicist.

55 snips

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Recommended by

Scott Aaronson

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

16 snips

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Recommended by

Sean Carroll

as a resource for learning quantum mechanics.

12 snips

AMA | December 2023

Mentioned by

Sean Carroll

as a popular physics book series.

AMA | November 2023

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

AMA | June 2022

Recommended by

Stephon Alexander

as a good resource for building a foundation in theoretical physics.

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Recommended by Brian Keating as a great series to learn about the physical world.

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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

Brian Cox

when discussing a book about quantum mechanics.

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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 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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Mentioned by

Sean Carroll

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

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