Good books on classical and quantum physics

In summary, the conversation discusses the topic of good books for practicing different concepts in physics and applied physics. The categories of physics are mentioned, including classical mechanics, quantum physics, optics, and condensed matter physics. It is suggested to post a separate thread for specific book recommendations in order to avoid a lengthy and unhelpful discussion.
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What are the very good books for practicing variety of and a lot of problems covering every concepts (analytical ,mathematically interpreted and intuitive )related to the topic .Books can be of physics or applied physics bcoz I have seen a book on applied mechanics like Housner-houdson .
 
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rahaverhma said:
What are the very good books for practicing variety of and a lot of problems covering every concepts (analytical ,mathematically interpreted and intuitive )related to the topic .Books can be of physics or applied physics bcoz I have seen a book on applied mechanics like Housner-houdson .
That's a greatly broad topic. :confused:?:)o_OPhysics has the following broad categories:
  1. Classical (Newtonian) Mechanics
  2. Relativistic Physics
  3. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
  4. Electromagnetism and Electronics
  5. Quantum Physics
    1. Quantum Mechanics
    2. Quantum Electrodynamics
    3. Quantum Chromodynamics
    4. Quantum Gravity (under development)
    5. String Theory (under development)
  6. Optics, Atomic and Molecular Physics
  7. Nuclear Physics, Particle and High Energy Physics
  8. Cosmology
  9. Condensed Matter physics
Other than these, there are innumerable subtopics, like astrophysics, physical chemistry, biophysics, and so on.

I hope that you understand that if each one of us present here start giving recommendations in each topic mentioned above, this post would be extremely huge. :headbang: :oldgrumpy: :bugeye::oldconfused: :olduhh: Moreover, that would not be helpful to future users as no one would have the time to hunt for a book on specific topic in a jungle of recommendations. :oldcry::oldsurprised::oldruck:

If you want books on a specific topic, you can post it separately as a thread. Be sure to search the forum once, so that threads are not duplicated, as most of the topics have been covered several times here.

Happy knowledge hunting! :smile:
 
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What is classical physics?

Classical physics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior of macroscopic objects at a human scale. It includes the laws of motion, gravity, and thermodynamics.

What is quantum physics?

Quantum physics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior of particles at a microscopic scale. It includes principles such as wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle, and quantum entanglement.

What are some good books on classical physics?

Some good books on classical physics include "Principles of Physics" by Halliday and Resnick, "Classical Mechanics" by Goldstein, and "Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics" by Swendsen.

What are some good books on quantum physics?

Some good books on quantum physics include "Quantum Mechanics" by Griffiths, "Quantum Physics" by Gasiorowicz, and "The Quantum World: Quantum Physics for Everyone" by Carroll.

Are there any books that cover both classical and quantum physics?

Yes, there are several books that cover both classical and quantum physics, such as "Classical and Quantum Mechanics: Theoretical Foundations for Chemical Physics" by Kryvohuz and Smirnov, "Classical and Quantum Dynamics: From Classical Paths to Path Integrals" by Walter Dittrich and Martin Reuter, and "Theoretical Physics: Classical and Quantum Mechanics" by Georg Joos and Ira Freeman.

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