So, the common high school physics example of a transverse wave is a "stadium wave" ... but, I'm wondering if this is actually longitudinal in terms of particle transmission. Each particle (audience member) is only standing up/down. The particles/audience stay in place and don't propagate/run...
Hi! I'm perusing fractals out of personal interest. Although I come from physics, I have a background in math-major undergrad mathematics (complex analysis, a bit of modern algebra). I find Mandelbrot's Fractal Geometry of Nature relatively light reading, but I am interested in a more standard...
I find Mandelbrot's Fractal Geometry of Nature relatively light reading, but am interested in a more standard textbook account to fill in my gaps in knowledge. Do people know of some good textbooks on the subjects - and other volumes relating to fractals and their application to physics.
Hi, I'm not finding group theory listed in any of the other math forums on physicsforums.com... so I'm wondering if it belongs here in the General Math forum or in another?
Hi, I'm going through a group theory text on my own, as it is not formally covered in my undergrad curriculum. I've had a good (multiple course) background in the basics, differential equations, linear algebra with Hilbert spaces, etc., in my undergrad coursework in my physics major. I'd like to...