2025 Archives

Artificial Intelligence

February 4, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Engines: A Tutorial Introduction to the Mathematics of Deep Learning – James V. Stone

Introduction In recent years, there has been a rapid advancement in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially in the area of deep learning. Deep learning has become a powerful tool for solving complex problems and has been applied to various fields such as healthcare, finance, and self-driving cars. This tutorial introduces the fundamentals of

Aerospace Engineering

February 4, 2025

Modern Compressible Flow with Historical Perspective – John D. Anderson Jr.

Modern Compressible Flow with Historical Perspective – John D. Anderson Jr. Modern compressible flow is a branch of fluid mechanics that deals with the study of gases that are capable of undergoing large changes in density. This field is an important part of aerospace engineering and is essential for the design of supersonic and hypersonic

Algorithms

February 4, 2025

The Art of Computer Programming – Donald E. Knuth

The Art of Computer Programming is a book series written by Donald E. Knuth, a renowned computer scientist, mathematician, and professor emeritus at Stanford University. The series is considered to be one of the most influential and comprehensive works on computer programming and algorithms. Published in 1968, the first volume of the series covers fundamental

Algorithms

February 3, 2025

Algorithm Design – Jon Kleinberg and Éva Tardos

Algorithm design is a complex and essential aspect of computer science that focuses on creating efficient and effective solutions to computational problems. Jon Kleinberg and Éva Tardos are two prominent researchers in the field who have made significant contributions to the study of algorithm design. Jon Kleinberg is a computer scientist and the Tisch University

Astronomy

February 3, 2025

Gravitation – Charles W. Misner Kip S. Thorne and John Archibald Wheeler

Gravitation is one of the fundamental forces of nature that governs the motion of bodies in the universe. It is a phenomenon that has fascinated scientists for centuries and has been studied and explained by many great minds throughout history. One such trio of scientists who made significant contributions to our understanding of gravitation are

Artificial Intelligence

February 3, 2025

Reinforcement Learning: An Introduction – Richard S. Sutton and Andrew G. Barto

Introduction: Reinforcement learning (RL) is a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on creating algorithms and models that can learn to make decisions based on their interactions with an environment. It has found applications in a variety of fields, including robotics, game playing, and business. One of the most influential and extensively cited texts

Aerospace Engineering

February 3, 2025

Rocket Propulsion Elements – George P. Sutton and Oscar Biblarz

Rocket Propulsion Elements – George P. Sutton and Oscar Biblarz Rocket propulsion elements refer to the fundamental components and principles involved in the operation and design of rockets. The study of rocket propulsion is a complex subject that requires a thorough understanding of various mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles. One of the most renowned and

Aerospace Engineering

February 2, 2025

Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering – K. F. Riley M. P. Hobson and S. J. Bence

Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering by K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, and S. J. Bence is a comprehensive textbook that covers a range of mathematical techniques commonly used in the fields of physics and engineering. This book is aimed at undergraduate students who have completed an introductory course in calculus and have a

Artificial Intelligence

February 2, 2025

Artificial Intelligence: Foundations of Computational Agents – David L. Poole and Alan K. Mackworth

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, from virtual assistants on our phones to self-driving cars. It has revolutionized many industries and continues to shape the way we interact with technology. However, understanding the fundamentals of AI is crucial in order to fully comprehend its potential and limitations. In this

Astronomy

February 2, 2025

The Physical Universe – Frank H. Shu

The Physical Universe is a comprehensive and thought-provoking book written by renowned astrophysicist Frank H. Shu. This 2500 word blog post will dive into the key concepts and ideas discussed in the book, as well as provide an overview of the author’s background. Frank H. Shu is an influential figure in the field of astrophysics,