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

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The discussion revolves around the book "Supersymmetry Demystified" and its comparison to other titles in the Demystified series, particularly in relation to quantum mechanics (QM), quantum field theory (QFT), and string theory. Participants share their experiences and opinions on the quality and accessibility of the series, as well as their expectations for the Supersymmetry title.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express uncertainty about the quality of "Supersymmetry Demystified" compared to other books in the series, particularly QM, QFT, and string theory.
  • One participant mentions that Roger Penrose's "The Road to Reality" is detailed but does not focus specifically on Supersymmetry, suggesting it may provide useful context.
  • Another participant shares a negative experience with the Demystified series, specifically finding the QFT book unhelpful, while expressing a more favorable view of the SUSY book.
  • There is a suggestion that "Supersymmetry Demystified" may not be well-written, with some participants indicating a preference for books that offer more technical detail.
  • One participant seeks a preview of the book to assess its content before making a decision.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the quality of "Supersymmetry Demystified." There are mixed reviews regarding the Demystified series as a whole, with some expressing skepticism while others show interest in the SUSY book.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that their experiences with the Demystified series have been limited and subjective, highlighting the potential for varying interpretations of the books' effectiveness.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in Supersymmetry, quantum mechanics, and the Demystified series may find this discussion relevant, particularly those considering which books to explore for introductory material.

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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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