Help with Physics Books in Delhi, India

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for physics books suitable for a high school graduate in Delhi, India, who is interested in pursuing physics with a focus on topics like space-time and dimensions. The participant seeks to build a strong foundational understanding before entering college and is looking for resources that balance accessibility and depth.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to read books that are not too simplistic or overly mathematical, aiming to develop a deeper understanding of physics concepts.
  • Another participant recommends Leonard Susskind's lectures as a good starting point for someone at the high school level.
  • A different participant suggests that the best preparation involves enhancing mathematical skills, questioning the current level of math and physics knowledge of the original poster to tailor book recommendations appropriately.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of finding appropriate resources but have differing views on the balance between mathematical rigor and accessibility in the recommended materials.

Contextual Notes

There is an implicit assumption that a certain level of mathematical knowledge is necessary to engage with more advanced physics topics, but specific details about the original poster's current knowledge are not provided.

Who May Find This Useful

High school graduates interested in pursuing physics, educators looking for book recommendations for students, and individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of physics concepts.

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I am from delhi ,India and have just completed my high school (3 days back was the last exam) and now there is a 3-4 months gap before the results come and i join a college.I want to pursue majors in physics and have a keen interest in research (especially space-time,dimension on which i read in a few books like brief history of time,theory of everything all of which were quite layman type books which anyone can read).
But in these 3-4 months i want to build a strong base on these few selected topics till the extent that i can think and reflect on them and start to bring up my on ideas.
I tried to think on these topics and made some theories (logical to me) but i realized till i don't understand these subjects fully,i cannot think something new, like a new theory.

So i want you to tell me with the kind of books which should i start reading (containing these topics) that are neither too layman type nor too mathematical, the things i should do to increase my command over these subjects and something else you could suggest me doing in these holidays (like summer research camps) etc.

Thank you
 
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Hi I am in high school too. I am studying physics I should recommend you Leonard Susskind Lectures its a good start for you.
 
Thanks for your reply.
But can anyone tell more about certain great books (of some high level but not too high) on the topics i mentioned for a guy of my age.
 
Honestly, I think that the best preparation would be to learn some math. How much do you know right now? How much physics do you know? What kind of high school classes did you take? All of those factor into what books you should read, as to go much deeper than a layperson's books a certain level of math knowledge and ability is necessary.
 

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