What are some recommended books for learning classical physics and astrophysics?

[DrPhoton]

Hey Forum ,
Ive been wanting to learn Classical Physics(calculus based) and Astrophysics, but have not crossed paths with a book which seems to satisfy my hunger for thorough and complete explanation.
What I ask of you folks is to Recommend a few books for Classical Physics , and Astrophysics(and Cosmology) which contains extremely detailed information and explanations. I don't mind a number of books which I can use simultaneously but please help me out.
DrPhoton

 

[D H]

Goldstein's Classical Mechanics is the classical graduate level / advanced undergraduate level text on classical mechanics. If that's too much, there are many undergraduate texts on classical mechanics, e.g., Classical Mechanics by Taylor and Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems by Marion and Thornton.

 

[DrPhoton]

Goldstein's Classical Mechanics is the classical graduate level / advanced undergraduate level text on classical mechanics. If that's too much, there are many undergraduate texts on classical mechanics, e.g., Classical Mechanics by Taylor and Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems by Marion and Thornton.

Could you also list some books on Other areas of Physics: EM ,Waves,Thermodynamics,Optics and Relativity? and Thankyou

 

[Snow-Leopard]

Go here a lot of book is Recommended by users
https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=224

 

[rezeew]

Hello DrPhoton,

I understand your desire for thorough and complete explanations in your pursuit of learning classical physics and astrophysics. I highly recommend seeking out textbooks and resources written by experts in the field, as they will provide the most detailed and accurate information.

For classical physics, I suggest looking into "University Physics" by Young and Freedman or "Classical Mechanics" by Taylor. These textbooks are widely used in university-level courses and provide comprehensive explanations of classical mechanics.

For astrophysics and cosmology, "An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics" by Carroll and Ostlie or "Cosmology" by Ryden are excellent resources. These books cover a broad range of topics in astrophysics and provide in-depth explanations.

Additionally, I recommend seeking out online resources such as lecture notes and videos from reputable universities, as well as scientific journals for more specialized and advanced topics.

Remember, learning and understanding physics takes time and effort, so don't be discouraged if it takes some time to fully grasp the concepts. Keep seeking out reliable resources and continue to ask questions. Best of luck in your studies!