Concepts of Modern Mathematics

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From astrophysics to condensed matter theory, nearly all of modern physics employs the path integral technique. In this presentation, the developer...

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Olympiad mathematics is not a collection of techniques of solving mathematical problems but a system for advancing mathematical education. This boo...

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This second edition of Introduction to Cosmology is an exciting update of an award-winning textbook. It is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduat...

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