Classical theory of fields by landau and lifshitz

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The discussion confirms that "Classical Theory of Fields" by Landau and Lifshitz is an excellent resource for studying Electromagnetism (E&M) and General Relativity (GR). While the E&M section serves as a valuable supplement for graduate courses, the GR section contains unique material but is not the best introductory resource. For those advancing in GR research, it is recommended to explore modern texts such as "Spacetime and Geometry" by Sean Carroll, "General Relativity" by Stephani, or "General Relativity" by Wald, followed by "A Relativist's Toolkit" or "Advanced General Relativity."

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with Electromagnetism concepts
  • Basic understanding of General Relativity
  • Knowledge of graduate-level physics coursework
  • Experience with classical mechanics and field theory
NEXT STEPS
  • Study "Spacetime and Geometry" by Sean Carroll for modern GR insights
  • Read "General Relativity" by Stephani for a comprehensive introduction
  • Explore "General Relativity" by Wald for advanced topics
  • Investigate "A Relativist's Toolkit" for practical applications in GR
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Graduate students in physics, researchers in theoretical physics, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Electromagnetism and General Relativity will benefit from this discussion.

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is this book good for studying e&m and general relativity?
 
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Yes, this book and the whole series ( L&L )are top of the line. These books are to be revered as classics.
 
The e&m part would be a good supplement to the second half of a graduate course. The gr part still has some unique material, but there are better introductions.
 
Daverz said:
The e&m part would be a good supplement to the second half of a graduate course. The gr part still has some unique material, but there are better introductions.

i mean as a continuation of studying GR if you have already had the basic introduction to it.
 
captain said:
i mean as a continuation of studying GR if you have already had the basic introduction to it.

As Helios says, CTF is a classic, but if your intent is to get up to speed for GR research, I'd recommend continuing on with modern GR books like Carrol, Stephani, or Wald. Then perhaps a book like A Relativist's Toolkit or Advanced General Relativity .
 

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