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please suggest me a good book on the high energy physics where group theory is discussed for the beginner.
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.
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.
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.
Readers interested in high energy physics, group theory, and those seeking foundational texts that bridge these topics may find this discussion beneficial.
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.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").