High Energy (free kindle) Gauge Theories in Particle Physics by Aitchison & Hey

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The discussion centers around free Kindle resources for learning quantum field theory (QFT). Two specific Kindle books are highlighted: "Introduction to Gauge Field Theory" by Bailin and Love, which is noted for its utility as a foundational text for undergraduates, and is available for free on Kindle as well as in PDF format from the publisher. Participants reflect on their experiences with various QFT textbooks, mentioning that their university courses were based on Bailin and Love's work. Other recommended texts include Peskin and Schroeder, Srednicki, Zee, and Ramond, with each book offering different strengths in understanding QFT concepts. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accessible resources for students and the value of these texts in academic settings.
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That was (and is) also one of my favorites too when learning QFT in the path-integral formalism.
 
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dextercioby said:
The QFT course at my university was (probably after 20 yrs still is) based on B&L.
We had Peskin and Schroeder...
But I bought Srednicki and Zee, and was recommended by another professor to look up B&L and Ramond!
After that, I tried to tackle Weinberg... have still not come far in those books :)
 
Zee makes you feel you grasp the material rather quickly, but it is, in my opinion, the first-time textbook. I own Srednicki, but I've never tried it, and there are so many recommendations about that book. I'm reading Peskin and Schroeder and the impression is it is very strong in allowing the reader to jump into the research literature immediately.
 
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