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This tag is for questions seeking external references (books, articles, etc.) about a particular subject. Please do not use this as the only tag for a question.

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Number containing all finite decimal lists?

Please correct me if I am wrong. I believe that it is unknown whether the decimal representation of $\pi$ contains all strings, or lists on 10 digits. I would like to know if there is a number that is known that does in fact contain all of them,…
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Suggestion for modern algebra textbook

I am trying to self-study abstract/modern algebra. I am currently trying to learn from Josephn Gallian's Contemporary Abstract Algebra 7th edition and free lecture notes from the internet. So are there any other good textbooks for reference? Or…
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Knowing research problems of any area

I have just started studying complex analysis in several variables, and while studying i came to know some of the research problems to work on for my Phd. Is there any journal or paper which publishes research problems for any particular area, for…
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Anyone knows the name of the Hungarian undergraduate Math Seminars book?

I had this book bookmarked somewhere and now I have lost it somewhere. The only faint description I can remember was something about a culture of Seminars in Hungary and it was decided that a series should be tailored for undergrads. The content of…
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What is the easiest way to learn high level maths by myself (I have textbooks but I think here I am asking for online resources).

I completed my maths undergraduate degree in July 2020. Doing my degree was the best thing I ever did and it made me so happy. I really miss it. I was planning to start a master's in Sept/Oct 2020, but was admitted to hospital and missed the first…
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Multidimentional real analysis.Reference request.

I wanted a rigorous self contained book on multivariable calculus. I found someone recommending this book "Multidimensional real analysis" by Duistermaat,Kolk on mSE but couldn't find any reviews on this book. 1.Is this book self contained? 2.Are…
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What are some titles of math textbooks for schoolchildren with critical race theory?

They say that Florida just rejected several math textbooks with prohibited topics like critical race theory. This is got to be for real, because they said publishers can appeal the rejection. What are the titles of some of those rejected books? Or…
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homological proof of Gauss identity

In the book [1, p. 54] the authors mention the following identity of Gauss $$\prod_{n\ge 1}(1-x^n)^3=\sum_{r\ge0}(-1)^r(2r+1)x^{r(r+1)/2}$$ and write Several proof are known for the Gauss identity, and they belong to very different parts of…
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good reading or essay on math

I am a Chinese, who do not have knowledge with university-level mathematics. I am looking for reading or essay on university-level math (not text which is mainly written the theory). For example, set theory, number theory, algebra, analysis, history…
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Reference for the following topics in Linear Algebra

I'm getting prepared for a competitive exam (entirely based on problem solving skill) for which I need to study the following topics in Linear Algebra: Canonical forms, Diagonal forms, Triangular forms, Jordan forms. Could anyone suggest any…
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Reference for table of Schur polynomials

Can anyone guide me to a reference where I can find a table of some Schur polynomials? Schur polynomials of degree $m$ are indexed by partitions of $m$ and form a basis of symmetric polynomials of degree $m$. If I could find a table with even some…
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Schrödinger model of the Weil representation, reference request

I'm reading the paper 'Bruinier, Jan Hendrik; Funke, Jens, On two geometric theta lifts. Duke Math. J. 125 (2004), no. 1, 45–90.' In p.52, they say that We denote by $\omega=\omega_V$ the Schrödinger model of the (restriction of the) Weil…
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High school math books recommendations

I'm in last middle school year and want to learn High School maths in depth — I want to grasp the behind the scenes and learn proofs. What are good books to self study HS maths this way? In what order should I study?
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Quotation and reference requested

I am looking for a quotation I once read, and I think it was by a famous mathematician. It is in the context of the balance between reading and writing mathematics, and said something like "I enjoy reading so much that I hardly have the time to…
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The derivative of the Delta function times another function

Good evening! I can't understand how to prove that $$\alpha(x)\delta'(x)=-\alpha'(0)\delta(x)+\alpha(0)\delta'(x).$$ I tried to use $$(Df,\phi)=-(f, D\phi),$$ also I used that $$(D(hf),\phi)=(h'f+hf',\phi)$$ but I got another result. Thanks for…
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