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Reading this article I became curious to learn more of (- study more thoroughly and *seriously*$^{\star}$-) the topic.

Is / are there some good references - either papers, books and/or other information content / sources - to provide a good (and, if possible, thorough) first introduction?

Would be greatly helpful; and greatly appreciated.

Sadiq

Note: The star ($\star$) symbol is a placeholder to list resources that convey a flavour for the sorts of items I'm seeking. ... Please stay tuned.

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    Penrose's Road to Reality will keep you busy for while. It does intend to pursue connections between math and physics. It's not overly technical, but it's not overly disingenuous either.2012-10-16
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    I have this book. - Looking specifically for a book / paper / online video / (and/or other) educational resource on this specific topic (math-physics link) and their historical origin, and interrelations.2012-10-16
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    The «first» introduction you need is any textbook on physics, really. You should be explicit about what is your background —both on the side of math and the side of physics; otherwise, it is impossible to answer this without guessing.2012-10-17
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    @Willie Wong: [Note on formatting]: I would prefer to underline the word "seriously" in the question- (both because it more precisely & accurately conveys the 'sense' of my question, and because I want to know how to do it on SE, (I perused [Meta.Stackoverflow](http://meta.stackexchange.com/a/121162/169028) to find out how - but couldn't make out head or tails.)) -cheers2012-10-17
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    Firstly, I completely disagree with the need of underlining as opposed to other forms of emphasis. Secondly, if you don't understand the linked answer, you shouldn't use it. It makes the source a pain to read and edit, partly defeating the purpose of MarkDown. I'm not going to stop you if you want to use that "hack", but I will not be party to doing something that, in my opinion, makes the post worse than it would be otherwise.2012-10-17
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    @WillieWong: I want to see if - and *how* - it is possible, since on some `very rare` situations it is the most effectual use of the tool. (Pun very much intended! :) )2012-10-17

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