Questions tagged [resource-recommendations]
Questions asking "What is a good book about X?" or more generally, "What should I read to learn about X?", typically where there is not a single authoritative reference. Please READ THE GUIDANCE IN META (http://meta.physics.stackexchange.com/questions/4697 or click Learn More) before asking.
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Resource recommendations [closed]
Every once in a while, we get a question asking for a book or other educational reference on a particular topic at a particular level. This is a meta-question that collects all those links together. ...
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What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?
I'm really interested in quantum theory and would like to learn all that I can about it. I've followed a few tutorials and read a few books but none satisfied me completely. I'm looking for ...
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Books for general relativity
What are some good books for learning general relativity?
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Comprehensive book on group theory for physicists?
I am looking for a good source on group theory aimed at physicists. I'd prefer one with a good general introduction to group theory, not just focusing on Lie groups or crystal groups but one that ...
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Rigged Hilbert space and QM
Are there any comprehensive texts that discuss QM using the notion of rigged Hilbert spaces? It would be nice if there were a text that went through the standard QM examples using this structure.
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Recommendations for good Newtonian mechanics and kinematics books
What are some good books for learning the concepts of Kinematics, Newton laws, 2D Motion of Object etc.?
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Best books for mathematical background?
What are the best textbooks to read for the mathematical background you need for modern physics, such as, string theory?
Some subjects off the top of my head that probably need covering:
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What is a complete book for introductory quantum field theory?
There's a fairly standard two or three-semester curriculum for introductory quantum field theory, which covers topics such as:
classical field theory background
canonical quantization, path integrals
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Mathematically-oriented Treatment of General Relativity
Can someone suggest a textbook that treats general relativity from a rigorous mathematical perspective? Ideally, such a book would
Prove all theorems used.
Use modern "mathematical notation" as ...
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Recommended books for advanced undergraduate electrodynamics
What books are recommended for an advanced undergraduate course in electrodynamics?
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Recommendations for statistical mechanics book
I learned thermodynamics and the basics of statistical mechanics but I'd like to sit through a good advanced book/books. Mainly I just want it to be thorough and to include all the math. And of course,...
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Book about classical mechanics
I am looking for a book about "advanced" classical mechanics. By advanced I mean a book considering directly Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation, and also providing a firm basis in the geometrical ...
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Books for particle physics and the Standard Model
I know classical physics, quantum mechanics, special relativity, and basic nuclear physics. I would like to get into some particle physics.
Where can I find a good introduction? It might be useful ...
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Path integral formulation of quantum mechanics
I'm a mathematics student with not much background in physics. I'm interested in learning about the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics. Can anyone suggest me some books on this topic with ...
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Good reading on the Keldysh formalism
I'd like some suggestions for good reading materials on the Keldysh formalism in the condensed matter physics community. I'm familiar with the imaginary time, coherent state, and path integral ...