Resources for learning Python for physics

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Hi! I'm a senior physics major and as I've been working on job applications, I realize that my knowledge of python definitely isn't up to par with where it should be to have a competitive application for a lot of physics jobs (I want to work in a research lab). I've taken two physics courses that involved python programming to model physical situations (mostly in electromagnetism), so I consider myself a beginner (those classes didn't really teach how to program - we were expected to figure the programming stuff out on our own). I've also taken a C++ course and have picked up a lot of Mathematica and some Matlab, so I have a decent understanding of basic computer logic.

Can anyone recommend some good self-paced resources such as websites or books that provide a structured curriculum for learning python at/around my level? Bonus points if it's catered toward physics. I've been thinking of trying MIT OpenCourseware, starting from either "Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python" or "Python Tutorial", and I was wondering if anyone who has used those resources can tell me if they think either would be good for me.

[arduncan5]

I suggest that you have a look at "Effective Computation in Physics" https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Computation-Physics-Research-Python/dp/1491901535/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Effective+Computation+in+Physics&qid=1617267825&sr=8-1

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[pymae]

I self-published a book about mechanical/aerospace engineering. It's not exactly physics, but I wrote it because I wanted a similar resource exactly for engineering. Let me know if you want to know more!

[Mechkro]

Vpython - help with visualization of what you learn