How Does Supersymmetry Demystified Compare to Other Titles in the Series?

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The forum discussion evaluates the book "Supersymmetry Demystified" in comparison to other titles in the Demystified series, particularly "Quantum Mechanics Demystified" and "Quantum Field Theory Demystified." Users express skepticism about the writing quality and clarity of the Demystified series, with one user noting their negative experiences with "Quantum Field Theory Demystified." The discussion highlights Roger Penrose's "The Road to Reality" as a more comprehensive resource for understanding Supersymmetry, despite its lack of direct focus on the topic. Overall, the consensus suggests that "Supersymmetry Demystified" may not be the best introductory text for those unfamiliar with the subject.

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  • Understanding of Quantum Mechanics (QM)
  • Familiarity with Quantum Field Theory (QFT)
  • Basic knowledge of Supersymmetry (SUSY)
  • Experience with technical literature in theoretical physics
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  • Research Roger Penrose's "The Road to Reality" for a comprehensive understanding of theoretical physics concepts.
  • Explore reviews and critiques of "Supersymmetry Demystified" to gauge its effectiveness as an introductory text.
  • Investigate alternative resources for learning about Supersymmetry, focusing on technical books with clear explanations.
  • Utilize Amazon's "Look Inside" feature to preview various physics books before purchasing.
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This discussion is beneficial for students and enthusiasts of theoretical physics, particularly those exploring Supersymmetry and seeking effective educational resources. It is also valuable for readers considering the Demystified series for their studies in Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory.

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I'm not sure if you want a book that specifically relates to Supersymmetry because Roger Penrose's The Road to Reality is technical yet extremely detailed although it is 1136 pages long (It doesn't discuss Supersymmetry thoroughly but gives a detailed reservoir of ideas and information to understand it easier and with more intuition. I heard that Supersymmetry Demystified isn't written pleasantly, I'm sure there are other books that discuss Supersymmetry with more technicalities and description.
 
Kevin_Axion said:
I'm not sure if you want a book that specifically relates to Supersymmetry because Roger Penrose's The Road to Reality is technical yet extremely detailed although it is 1136 pages long (It doesn't discuss Supersymmetry thoroughly but gives a detailed reservoir of ideas and information to understand it easier and with more intuition. I heard that Supersymmetry Demystified isn't written pleasantly, I'm sure there are other books that discuss Supersymmetry with more technicalities and description.

I'm not looking for any SUSY book in particular right now, still chipping away Zee's QFT. So far I haven't had positive experience with the other Demystified series, so wondering if this book is good for intro, or if one shouldn't even bother with it.
 
what said:
So far I haven't had positive experience with the other Demystified series, so wondering if this book is good for intro, or if one shouldn't even bother with it.
My experience with the Demystified series is limited to two books, QFT which is useless junk in my opinion, and SUSY which is not. The author of the SUSY book is a PF member.
 
Jimmy Snyder said:
My experience with the Demystified series is limited to two books, QFT which is useless junk in my opinion, and SUSY which is not. The author of the SUSY book is a PF member.

Kudos to the author. :smile:

I'll definitely consider it.
 
I do not know about the particular book but i own the quantum mechanics book of the series and i have to say that it wasn't demystifying at all. The author took many things for granted so it was quite confusing and difficuld to follow at least for someone who had no idea about the subject.
 
Where can one find a preview of the book to browse?
 
Amazon has the "look inside" feature.
 

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