The discussion revolves around recommendations for undergraduate-level physics books published by Springer, particularly in light of a current discount. Participants share their personal experiences and suggest various titles across different areas of physics.
Participants generally agree on the value of the suggested books, but there is no consensus on the accessibility of advanced texts for those without a deep background in special relativity. Multiple competing views on the suitability of certain titles for undergraduate study are present.
Some recommendations depend on prior knowledge in specific areas, such as differential geometry, which may affect the accessibility of certain advanced texts.
Readers interested in undergraduate-level physics education, particularly those looking for textbook recommendations in various subfields of physics.
Is this book accessible to someone who has never studied SR in depth but who has studied the other major branches (QM,SM,CM,EM) of physics at the grad level (and who has studied math at the level of e.g. Baby Rudin and Axler)? I came across it and it looks great but want to make sure it's not too much.Frabjous said:In case you want an advanced special relativity book (definitely not undergraduate)
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If you studied also differential geometry at this level, the book should be accessible.EE18 said:Is this book accessible to someone who has never studied SR in depth but who has studied the other major branches (QM,SM,CM,EM) of physics at the grad level (and who has studied math at the level of e.g. Baby Rudin and Axler)? I came across it and it looks great but want to make sure it's not too much.