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The discussion centers around a request for book recommendations and learning resources, with an emphasis on the need for specificity regarding the individual's current knowledge and areas of interest. The original poster indicates they are in grade 12 and have a solid grasp of the basics, but they seek to expand their understanding beyond school curriculum. Respondents emphasize the importance of clearly defining what "basics" entails, suggesting that without this clarity, recommendations may not be relevant. One participant humorously speculates on the poster's advanced knowledge in various physics topics but ultimately stresses the necessity of sharing specific learning goals. A practical suggestion includes studying linear algebra and calculus as foundational subjects for further studies in physics, along with recommending the Feynman Lectures on Physics, which are available for free online.
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It would be great if you can suggest books or ideas.thank you in advance.[emoji5] [emoji106]
 
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You are expecting recommendations based on what? Without having any knowledge about your current knowledge and what you have already read any recommendation will just be a wild stab in the dark.
 
AlvisPrabhu said:
It would be great if you can suggest books or ideas.i know the basics very well.right now i am in grade 12. I am learning a lot of things day - day . I really want to learn more but rapidly and also things which i haven't been taught in School. Thank in advance.[emoji5] [emoji106]
 
What do you mean by the "basics"?
 
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What do you mean by the "basics"?
I assume he means that he is well versed in Lie algebras, has a deep understanding of the Hamilton and Lagrange formulations of classical mechanics, understands the Heisenberg and Schrödinger pictures of QM, space-time geometry, and has begun studying QFT. :rolleyes:

Alvis: The above is of course tongue-in-cheek, but the point is that you give us no chance to help you unless you tell us what you actually want to learn and what you already know explicitly.
 
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I assume he means that he is well versed in Lie algebras, has a deep understanding of the Hamilton and Lagrange formulations of classical mechanics, understands the Heisenberg and Schrödinger pictures of QM, space-time geometry, and has begun studying QFT. :rolleyes:

Alvis: The above is of course tongue-in-cheek, but the point is that you give us no chance to help you unless you tell us what you actually want to learn and what you already know explicitly.
Well by basics I meant the things I learned from grade 1-10
 
Learn linear algebra and calculus. That's what you need if you want to pursue real physics.
 
I recommend the Feynman lectures on physics, you can find them free online.
 
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