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[[File:Read.jpg|thumb|A graphic showing the list's dependencies. Click to enlarge.]] | [[File:Read.jpg|thumb|A graphic showing the list's dependencies. Click to enlarge.]] | ||
This list of books provides the most direct and rigorous route to understanding differential geometry. Each selection thoroughly addresses its subject matter | This list of books provides the most direct and rigorous route to understanding differential geometry, the mathematical language of physics. Each selection thoroughly addresses its subject matter. | ||
The list does not need to be read linearly or only one book at a time. It is encouraged to go between books and/or read several together to acquire the necessary language and understand the motivations for each idea. The greatest hurdles are the motivation to learn and developing an understanding of the language of mathematics. | |||
Also see this list of | See the image on the right for a visual representation of its dependencies. | ||
Also see this [[Watch|list of video lectures]]. | |||
A further set of texts extending this one, but working with the same basics has been produced leading all the way up and through gauge field theory, quantum mechanics, algebraic geometry, and quantum field theory [http://sheafification.com/the-fast-track/ here]. | |||
== List Structure == | == List Structure == | ||
The '''Royal Road to Differential Geometry and Physics''' is the list's core. While on that track, you should refer to the | The '''Royal Road to Differential Geometry and Physics''' is the list's core. While on that track, you should refer to the '''Fill in Gaps''' and '''Backbone''' sections as needed or as you desire. | ||
The '''Fill in Gaps''' section covers the knowledge acquired in a strong high school mathematics education. Refer to it as needed, or begin there to develop your core skills. | The '''Fill in Gaps''' section covers the knowledge acquired in a strong high school mathematics education. Refer to it as needed, or begin there to develop your core skills. | ||
The '''Backbone''' section supports the ideas in the '''Royal Road'''. Refer to it to strengthen your understanding of the ideas in the main track and to take those ideas further. | The '''Backbone''' section supports the ideas in the '''Royal Road'''. Refer to it to strengthen your understanding of the ideas in the main track and to take those ideas further. | ||
== Fill in Gaps == | == Fill in Gaps == | ||
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| link = Calculus (Book) | | link = Calculus (Book) | ||
| title = === Calculus === | | title = === Calculus === | ||
| desc = Overview of | | desc = Overview of single and multi-variable calculus with applications to differential equations and probability by Tom Apostol. | ||
}} | }} | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
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| title = === Sets for Mathematics === | | title = === Sets for Mathematics === | ||
| desc = Categorical approach to set theory by F. William Lawvere.<br> | | desc = Categorical approach to set theory by F. William Lawvere.<br> | ||
Backbone reference: | '''Backbone reference:''' | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Set Theory and Metric Spaces|Set Theory and Metric Spaces]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Set Theory and Metric Spaces|Set Theory and Metric Spaces]] | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Foundations of Analysis|Foundations of Analysis]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Foundations of Analysis|Foundations of Analysis]] | ||
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| link = Linear Algebra (Book) | | link = Linear Algebra (Book) | ||
| title = === Linear Algebra === | | title = === Linear Algebra === | ||
| desc = | | desc = Linear algebra of linear equations, maps, tensors, and geometry by Georgi Shilov. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| link = Mechanics (Book) | | link = Mechanics (Book) | ||
| title = === Mechanics === | | title = === Mechanics === | ||
| desc = Classical mechanics of | | desc = Classical mechanics of particles by Lev Landau.<br> | ||
Prerequisite: | '''Prerequisite:''' | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Calculus|Calculus]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Calculus|Calculus]] | ||
Backbone reference: | '''Backbone reference:''' | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Ordinary Differential Equations|Ordinary Differential Equations]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Ordinary Differential Equations|Ordinary Differential Equations]] | ||
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| link = The Classical Theory of Fields (Book) | | link = The Classical Theory of Fields (Book) | ||
| title = === The Classical Theory of Fields === | | title = === The Classical Theory of Fields === | ||
| desc = | | desc = Classical field theory of electromagnetism and general relativity by Lev Landau.<br> | ||
Prerequisite: | '''Prerequisite:''' | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Linear Algebra|Linear Algebra]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Linear Algebra|Linear Algebra]] | ||
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| title = === Tensor Analysis on Manifolds === | | title = === Tensor Analysis on Manifolds === | ||
| desc = Tensor analysis by Richard Bishop and Samuel Goldberg.<br> | | desc = Tensor analysis by Richard Bishop and Samuel Goldberg.<br> | ||
Prerequisite: | '''Prerequisite:''' | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Linear Algebra|Linear Algebra]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Linear Algebra|Linear Algebra]] | ||
Backbone reference: | '''Backbone reference:''' | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Principles of Mathematical Analysis|Principles of Mathematical Analysis]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Principles of Mathematical Analysis|Principles of Mathematical Analysis]] | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Topology: A Categorical Approach|Topology: A Categorical Approach]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Topology: A Categorical Approach|Topology: A Categorical Approach]] | ||
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| title = === Lectures on Differential Geometry === | | title = === Lectures on Differential Geometry === | ||
| desc = Differential geometry by Shlomo Sternberg.<br> | | desc = Differential geometry by Shlomo Sternberg.<br> | ||
Prerequisite: | '''Prerequisite:''' | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Linear Algebra|Linear Algebra]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Linear Algebra|Linear Algebra]] | ||
Backbone reference: | '''Backbone reference:''' | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Principles of Mathematical Analysis|Principles of Mathematical Analysis]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Principles of Mathematical Analysis|Principles of Mathematical Analysis]] | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Topology: A Categorical Approach|Topology: A Categorical Approach]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Topology: A Categorical Approach|Topology: A Categorical Approach]] | ||
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| link = Cohomology & Differential Forms (Book) | | link = Cohomology & Differential Forms (Book) | ||
| title = === Cohomology & Differential Forms === | | title = === Cohomology & Differential Forms === | ||
| desc = Cohomology and differential forms by Isu Vaisman.<br> | | desc = Cohomology and differential forms by Isu Vaisman. Sheaf theoretic description of the cohomology of real, complex, and foliated manifolds.<br> | ||
Backbone reference: | '''Backbone reference:''' | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Algebra: Chapter 0|Algebra: Chapter 0]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Algebra: Chapter 0|Algebra: Chapter 0]] | ||
* [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Algebra|Algebra]] | * [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}#Algebra|Algebra]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
== Backbone == | == Backbone == | ||
<div class="flex-container"> | <div class="flex-container"> | ||
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| link = Topology: A Categorical Approach (Book) | | link = Topology: A Categorical Approach (Book) | ||
| title = === Topology: A Categorical Approach === | | title = === Topology: A Categorical Approach === | ||
| desc = Topology by Tai-Danae Bradley, Tyler Bryson, Josn Terrilla. | | desc = Topology by Tai-Danae Bradley, Tyler Bryson, Josn Terrilla. [https://topology.mitpress.mit.edu/ Click here for the Open Access version.] | ||
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