Good books on Group theory in High Energy physics

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for books that cover group theory in the context of high energy physics (HEP), particularly for beginners. Participants explore various texts that integrate group theory with particle physics and related concepts.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests suggestions for beginner-friendly books on high energy physics that discuss group theory.
  • Another participant suggests that most particle physics books, such as Griffith's "Introduction to Elementary Particles," include some discussion of group theory, with Halzen & Martin's "Quarks and Leptons" noted for its dedicated section on group applications.
  • A different viewpoint indicates that while many HEP books touch on group theory, they typically only cover the basics necessary for their specific applications, and recommends looking for dedicated texts for a deeper understanding.
  • One participant mentions "Sexl, Urbandtke, Relativity, Groups, Particles" as a valuable read before delving into HEP.
  • Another participant recommends Pierre Ramond's "Group Theory: A Physicist's Survey," highlighting its accessibility for those wanting to expand their knowledge without needing to read it sequentially.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the extent to which group theory is covered in HEP textbooks, with some asserting that only basic concepts are typically included, while others suggest that certain texts provide more comprehensive discussions.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that the depth of group theory coverage in HEP books may vary significantly, and the recommendations may depend on the reader's background and specific interests in the subject.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in high energy physics, group theory, and those seeking foundational texts that bridge these topics may find this discussion beneficial.

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please suggest me a good book on the high energy physics where group theory is discussed for the beginner.
 
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Any book in particle physics will devote some part to group theory in high energy physics (e.g. Griffith's "introduction to elementary particles"). For example Halzen & Martin's "Quarks and leptons" have a whole section on group applications...
You can also have a look at Cornwell's "Group Theory in Physics: An Introduction" and Georgi's "Lie algebras in particle physics" which are more thematic.
 
ChrisVer said:
Any book in particle physics will devote some part to group theory in high energy physics (e.g. Griffith's "introduction to elementary particles").
While this is true, in my experience, you will not find a HEP book that covers group theory to any larger extent apart from the very basics needed for the applications relevant to that book only. If you want a somewhat deeper introduction to group theory in physics, there are many dedicated books for this.
 
It's not a HEP book, but should be read before heading towards it:

Sexl, Urbandtke, Relativity, Groups, Particles, Springer
 
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I don't know your actual background but this textbook helped me a lot then
Pierre Ramond "Group Theory a Physicist's survey"

It was also good in the following manner. You might get basic ideas and concepts on groups from any HEP textbook but for some reasons you want to enlarge your knowledge in this subject. Unlike almost all books on math you DON'T have to read this one from the very beginning to understand the part you are interested in.
 
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