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This discussion focuses on recommendations for books and resources related to particle physics. Key suggestions include "Okun, Leptoni i Kvarki" for Russian readers and "A Very Short Introduction to Particle Physics" by Oxford University Press for English speakers. Participants emphasize the importance of a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics before delving into particle physics. Additionally, David Tong's lectures are highlighted as an accessible introduction to the Standard Model's phenomenology.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of quantum mechanics
  • Familiarity with mathematical analysis
  • Knowledge of probability theory
  • Self-learned tensor analysis and differential equations
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the course available at CERN Particle Physics Course
  • Read "A Very Short Introduction to Particle Physics" by Oxford University Press
  • Watch David Tong's lectures on Particle Physics
  • Review the Wikipedia article on Particle Physics and its references
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Students and researchers in physics, particularly those transitioning from topics like wormholes to particle physics, as well as anyone seeking foundational knowledge in quantum mechanics and particle theory.

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Hello everyone! Right now I study wormholes but not sure if it is the topic I want to connect my future work with. So I was thinking about changing my current topic to particles. It is much better to change the subject of study when you already have something in mind=) So could you please recomend me some books about particles (in English or Russian)?
 
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Welcome to PF. :smile:

What is your math background so far? Have you read through the introductory article at Wikipedia yet? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particle_physics You can click into some of the References at the end for more detailed reading...
 
Thank you for advice! Completlely forgot about the References in Wikipedia:smile: Speaking about mathematical background consists of knowledge that one gets in two years of university for now. So it is mathematical analysys,probability theory, mostly self learned tensor analysys, differencial equasions and so on
 
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Barbarian said:
Hello everyone! Right now I study wormholes but not sure if it is the topic I want to connect my future work with. So I was thinking about changing my current topic to particles. It is much better to change the subject of study when you already have something in mind=) So could you please recomend me some books about particles (in English or Russian)?
By particles, do you mean elementary particles? Before studying it, you should first learn some quantum mechanics.

Anyway, since probably nobody else will recommend you a book on particles in Russian, I will: Okun, Leptoni i Kvarki.
 
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By particles, do you mean elementary particles? Before studying it, you should first learn some quantum mechanics.

Anyway, since probably nobody else will recommend you a book on particles in Russian, I will: Okun, Leptoni i Kvarki.
Thank you very much for advice and book recommendation!
 
Here's a very beginner friendly course: https://ppc.web.cern.ch/

There's also "A very short introduction to Particle Physics" by OUP
 
Muu9 said:
Here's a very beginner friendly course: https://ppc.web.cern.ch/

There's also "A very short introduction to Particle Physics" by OUP
Thank you!
 
David Tong's lectures on Particle Physics are a really accesible introduction to the phenomenology of the Standard Model.
 
Thank you for recommendation!
 

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