Looking for a book to understand physics theories

[The Moon Gauge]

Hi,
I am looking for a book exploring the current theories of physics and their fundamental interactions. As we know, each fundamental theory is associated to a specific interaction. I wish to explore this tree of theories and see their links.
Thank you

 

[berkeman]

From your other threads, I think you already have a Master's degree in Physics and are applying to PhD programs now, right? What books have you found so far that fit this request?

 

[The Moon Gauge]

So far I have not found such a book. I studied each branch of theoretical physics and the fundamental interactions in a quite compartmentalized way. I had a module on subatomic physics with one professor, another module in quantum physics with a different professor and some classes in optics (which theory is covering this area by the way?). So, didn't get the chance to get the bigger picture and I would like to have a clear perspective on these various theories before starting in academia.

 

[PeroK]

So far I have not found such a book. I studied each branch of theoretical physics and the fundamental interactions in a quite compartmentalized way. I had a module on subatomic physics with one professor, another module in quantum physics with a different professor and some classes in optics (which theory is covering this area by the way?). So, didn't get the chance to get the bigger picture and I would like to have a clear perspective on these various theories before starting in academia.

With a degree in physics and the great resources of the Internet at your disposal, how can you be so helplessly confused?

 

[The Moon Gauge]

Yes that can sound paradoxical but as a mentionned everything was taught in a compartmentalized way. Also, it is precisely because there are so many different resources online that I posted in this forum to ask about such a "reference book".

 

[PeroK]

Yes that can sound paradoxical but as a mentionned everything was taught in a compartmentalized way. Also, it is precisely because there are so many different resources online that I posted in this forum to ask about such a "reference book".

There's always Griffiths Introduction to Elementary Particles?

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9783527618460

That's a standard textbook.

 

[The Moon Gauge]

Thank you for this suggestion. From what I have seen it is more of a typical physics book focusing on particles physics. I was more looking for a book containing an overview of the tree linking all current theories in physics with their fundamental interactions rather than exploring one specific branch on physics.

 

[PeroK]

I was more looking for a book containing an overview of the tree linking all current theories in physics with their fundamental interactions

What does that even mean? There's the map of physics:

 

[George Jones]

What about "A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics" by Lawrie?

 

[The Moon Gauge]

Thank you George, that's the kind of book I am looking for
You are right PeroK, I have not made myself clear enough perhaps. Basically, I am looking for the map of physics (more fundamental than theoretical) but in a book describing all the fundamental theories/sub-theories and their associated forces...For instance, quantum chromodynamics is one theory describing the strong interaction. I would like the book to explain this and to detail where does quantum chromodynamics stands with respects to quantum physics. Basically all the stuff that we don't learn in details during a physics degree.

 

[Frabjous]

How about
Manoukian-100 Years of Fundamental Theoretical Physics in the Palm of Your Hand
https://www.amazon.com/dp/3030510808/?tag=pfamazon01-20

There are also Walecka’s three books on modern physics.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/9812812253/?tag=pfamazon01-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/981429151X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/9814436895/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Weinberg’s (RIP) new book might also be of interest.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1108841767/?tag=pfamazon01-20

 

[Demystifier]

Manton and Mee - The Physical World
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0198796110/?tag=pfamazon01-20

 

[The Moon Gauge]

Thank you caz & Demystifier