For the actual task of downloading and installing the driver, these "papers" (technical guides) are the most useful:

: Includes an installation guide specifically for professional Tesla/Data Center products on Linux. Download The Official NVIDIA Drivers

: The primary portal for finding the correct "Game Ready" or "Studio" driver for your specific GPU.

: A recent 2024 paper discussing the migration from proprietary to open-source drivers, specifically focusing on security and side-channel vulnerabilities.

If you are looking for an academic or technical deep dive into how NVIDIA drivers function and optimize performance, here are some key papers: