Books about the Standard Model (with math)

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The discussion focuses on resources for learning the Standard Model of particle physics with an emphasis on mathematical rigor. Leonard Susskind's lectures are acknowledged for their clarity in Special Relativity, General Relativity, and Quantum Mechanics, but they lack depth in mathematical treatment. Participants recommend Gordon McCabe's book, Structure and Interpretation of the Standard Model, for its balanced approach, and M. D. Schwartz's Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model as a preferred resource for comprehensive understanding.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Special Relativity (SR)
  • Familiarity with General Relativity (GR)
  • Knowledge of Quantum Mechanics (QM)
  • Basic concepts of symmetry groups in physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Read Structure and Interpretation of the Standard Model by Gordon McCabe
  • Study Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model by M. D. Schwartz
  • Explore advanced topics in symmetry groups relevant to the Standard Model
  • Investigate additional resources on mathematical formulations in particle physics
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Students, physicists, and educators interested in a deeper mathematical understanding of the Standard Model and its applications in particle physics.

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I've been trying to learn more about the standard model.
Leonard Susskind's lectures have been very helpful for SR, GR and QM.

His lectures about the standard model are interesting, I learned a lot, no question.
But he doesn't really cover in any depth the mathematical side of it. He mentions the various symmetry groups, but that's about it.

What book(s) about the standard model can you suggest that don't try to be easy on the mathematics side of the standard model?
 
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My current favorite is

M. D. Schwartz, Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model, Cambridge University Press
 
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