About the sequence of walter greiner's physic series

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The discussion centers on the sequence for studying Walter Greiner's 14-book physics course. A suggested order begins with Classical Mechanics (books 11-14) before progressing to Quantum Mechanics (books 1-10). It is noted that while some topics in Statistical Mechanics may require techniques from Quantum Field Theory (QFT), the Nuclear Models book primarily relies on the Quantum Mechanics series. Participants express uncertainty about the books' effectiveness for self-study, with some affirming their quality and emphasizing their alignment with the rigorous German mathematical tradition. The consensus suggests that these books are valuable resources, despite their limited use in formal education settings.
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I want to learn these books by myself,but I don't know the sequence.

Walter Greiner course of Physics - 14 Books Summary:
1 Quantum Mechanics: An Introduction
2 Quantum Mechanics. Special Chapters
3. Quantum Mechanics: Symmetries
4. Relativistic Quantum Mechanics. Wave Equations
5. Field Quantization
6. Quantum Electrodynamics
7. Quantum Electrodynamics of Strong Fields: With an Introduction into Modern Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
8. Quantum Chromodynamics
9. Gauge Theory of Weak Interactions
10. Nuclear Models
11. Classical Mechanics: Point Particles and Relativity
12. Classical Mechanics: Systems of Particles and Hamiltonian Dynamics
13. Classical Electrodynamics
14. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
 
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My suggestion is to look at the preface and see his suggested sequence. Mine would be 11, 12, 13, 14, then 1-10 in that order.

Not having said that, there are subjects in Statistical Mechanics which need techniques from QFT...
 
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I agree with Dr Transport in general.

But 10. Nuclear Models really only requires the QM series to understand and work through
 
By the way, are these books any good? They look quite nice but I've never seen them used in classes or recommended by people or anything.
 
Thank you all! I've read 11. Classical Mechanics: Point Particles and Relativity,and the general part of the 14. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics,i'll keep reading in your seggested sequence and look for better books.
Are these books no good for teaching myself?
 
I have most of tehse books and I find tyhem just perfect and surely better than 80% of what you can find on purchase. Those books are in the pure german mathematical tradition and its really hard to find something similar elsewhere as the jewels from French/German mathamatics and physics are not easily accessible.
 
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