Quantum Field Theory10 reviews
Mark Srednicki

Cambridge University Press, 2007

If only this book were available when I was in CalTech Phd program

+ Best Introduction to QFT that I have found
+ An excellent piece of scientific writing.
+ A good way to learn field theory
+ This is simply the best book for learning QFT.
  
  











  



  
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Chapters 1-46 (with CengageNOW 2-Semester, Personal ...20 reviews
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Brooks Cole, 2007

Great Job

+ Good book, but is kind of hard to solve and understand the exercises
+ Great Supplemental Physics Textbook

I recently purchased the 7th international edition of this book and my impressions as far are very positive because of the following reasons: All descriptions, concepts and math contained in the book are thoroughly presented and explained, in such a way that any untrained person can understand what ...
  
  











  



  
Classical Mechanics (3rd Edition)24 reviews
Herbert Goldstein, Charles P. Poole, ...

Addison Wesley, 2001

Excellent

+ Powerful, somewhat old-fashioned
+ Good contents but can be written clearer

An outstandingly good quality book, both in content and in the book itself. Very satisfied.
  
  











  



  
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (2nd Edition)97 reviews
David J. Griffiths

Benjamin Cummings, 2004

Good introductory text

+ Great supplemental book
+ Decent...
+ Undergraduates, search no farther. Here is the BEST QM book.
+ The Best Introductory Text!
  
  











  



  
Analytical Mechanics17 reviews
Grant R. Fowles, George L. Cassiday

Brooks Cole, 2004

Excellent

+ Compact yet solid..
+ Good book overall.

This is a very good undergrad. book on mechanics. Pretty standard in its coverage: newton's laws, oscillating systems, rigid bodies, lagrangian dynamics. The problems are interesting and doable. The notation remains reasonable at this level (better than marion). The section on rigid body motion is ...
  
  











  



  
Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity12 reviews
Sean Carroll

Benjamin Cummings, 2003

Great Book But Won't Get You To The Promised Land

+ Great GR book to learn GR from
+ Wordy and Wonderful
+ BY FAR the best book on GR
+ A nice blend of the ideas of physics with mathematics
  
  











  



  
String Theory and M-Theory: A Modern Introduction8 reviews
Katrin Becker, Melanie Becker, ...

Cambridge University Press, 2007

Excellent Book

+ My favorite single-volume "domestic" string theory book.
+ Great book to learn strings from
+ Strung out
+ A good general introduction
  
  











  



  
Introduction to Modern Statistical Mechanics8 reviews
David Chandler

Oxford University Press, USA, 1987

Ever wonder why energy flows from a hot body to a cooler one?

+ Novel thoughts but too concise
+ Finally--it all makes sense
+ Pretty good service
+ Good reference book
  
  











  



  
Modern Physics14 reviews
Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Moses, ...

Brooks Cole, 2004

Great Introduction to Modern Physics

+ Not a bad Modern Physics text - in fact, interesting in places.

I've used this book for two semesters of modern physics and think it's a great introduction to the material. It's a nice/easy read which expects almost no prior knowledge besides calculus. If you're interested in relativity and quantum mechanics, yet have never had any formal education on either, ...
  
  











  



  
Introduction to Electrodynamics (3rd Edition)104 reviews
David J. Griffiths

Benjamin Cummings, 1999

Definitely a Must Have for All Physics Students

+ Excellent Book!
+ You need this book to understand the fundamentals of Electrodynamics
+ A road map to Electricity and Magnetism
+ Griffiths EM
  
  











  



  
Introduction to Elementary Particles14 reviews
David Griffiths

Wiley-VCH, 2008

The perfect introduction

+ Griffiths + Hand holding notes to GUT/TOE group theory via email
+ Bridge between QM and QFT
+ marvelous introduction to the subject
+ Do yourself a favor - BUY THIS BOOK NOW
  
  











  



  
Introduction to Tensor Calculus and Continuum Mechanics4 reviews
J. H. Heinbockel

Trafford Publishing, 2001

The height of excellence

+ Good Tensor Revision
+ Understandable Tensor Book
+ Truly wonderful book.
  
  











  



  
Classical Electrodynamics Third Edition94 reviews
John David Jackson

Wiley, 1998

I love this book!

+ Good for brushing up math skills
+ Challenging masterpiece

This book is tough and the problems can be a 'nightmare', but it is a great book. I am a graduate student in physics and I just love how it goes into so many aspects of Electrodynamics and in detail.
  
  











  



  
Principles of Quantum Mechanics60 reviews
R. Shankar

Springer, 1994

An impressive QM book.

+ .....Better -> Best -> This book!!!
+ Perfect on its aim
+ A Well-Written Introduction
  
  











  



  
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (2nd Edition)97 reviews
David J. Griffiths

Benjamin Cummings, 2004

Good introductory text

+ Great supplemental book
+ Decent...
+ Undergraduates, search no farther. Here is the BEST QM book.
+ The Best Introductory Text!
  
  











  



  
Classical Mechanics (3rd Edition)24 reviews
Herbert Goldstein, Charles P. Poole, ...

Addison Wesley, 2001

Excellent

+ Powerful, somewhat old-fashioned
+ Good contents but can be written clearer

An outstandingly good quality book, both in content and in the book itself. Very satisfied.
  
  











  



  
Introduction to Tensor Calculus and Continuum Mechanics4 reviews
J. H. Heinbockel

Trafford Publishing, 2001

The height of excellence

+ Good Tensor Revision
+ Understandable Tensor Book
+ Truly wonderful book.
  
  











  



  
Analytical Mechanics17 reviews
Grant R. Fowles, George L. Cassiday

Brooks Cole, 2004

Excellent

+ Compact yet solid..
+ Good book overall.

This is a very good undergrad. book on mechanics. Pretty standard in its coverage: newton's laws, oscillating systems, rigid bodies, lagrangian dynamics. The problems are interesting and doable. The notation remains reasonable at this level (better than marion). The section on rigid body motion is ...
  
  











  



  
Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity12 reviews
Sean Carroll

Benjamin Cummings, 2003

Great Book But Won't Get You To The Promised Land

+ Great GR book to learn GR from
+ Wordy and Wonderful
+ BY FAR the best book on GR
+ A nice blend of the ideas of physics with mathematics
  
  











  



  
Introduction to Electrodynamics (3rd Edition)104 reviews
David J. Griffiths

Benjamin Cummings, 1999

Definitely a Must Have for All Physics Students

+ Excellent Book!
+ You need this book to understand the fundamentals of Electrodynamics
+ A road map to Electricity and Magnetism
+ Griffiths EM