My Bookshelf

Books that shape my thinking, fuel my research, and expand my horizons.

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Quantum Computation and Quantum Information

by Michael A. Nielsen & Isaac L. Chuang

The bible of quantum computing. Essential reading for anyone interested in quantum-inspired numerical algorithms.

45% completed Β· Chapter 5: Quantum Algorithms

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Deep Learning

by Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio & Aaron Courville

The definitive textbook on deep learning. Revisiting key chapters to strengthen the theoretical foundations of my ML-PDE work.

72% completed Β· Chapter 14: Autoencoders

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Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations by the Finite Element Method

by Claes Johnson

Classic text on FEM. Reading to compare finite element approaches with my current finite volume and spectral methods research.

30% completed Β· Chapter 3: Weak Formulations

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The Principles of Deep Learning Theory

by Daniel A. Roberts, Sho Yaida & Boris Hanin

A theoretical physics approach to understanding why deep learning works. Perfect for bridging my math background with modern ML theory.

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Mathematics for Machine Learning

by Marc Peter Deisenroth, A. Aldo Faisal & Cheng Soon Ong

A rigorous mathematical foundation for ML. Want to use this as a reference for teaching and research.

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Fourier Neural Operator for Parametric Partial Differential Equations

by Li et al. (Paper + Extended Notes)

The seminal FNO paper and related works. Planning a deep study to potentially integrate neural operators into my solver framework.

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GΓΆdel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid

by Douglas R. Hofstadter

A classic exploration of consciousness, recursion, and self-reference. For the curious mathematician in me.

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Reinforcement Learning: An Introduction

by Richard S. Sutton & Andrew G. Barto

The foundational text on RL. Helped me understand how to frame numerical viscosity optimization as a reinforcement learning problem.

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High-Order Methods for Incompressible Fluid Flow

by M. O. Deville, P. F. Fischer & E. H. Mund

Excellent reference on spectral element methods for fluid dynamics. Directly applicable to my research on high-resolution solvers.

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