Relativity Lorentz Group Reading: Intro & Math/Phys Perspective

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Recommended reading on Lorentz and Poincaré groups includes "Relativity, Groups, Particles: Special Relativity and Relativistic Symmetry in Field and Particle Physics" by Sexl and Urbantke, noted for its comprehensive approach, though it has received a negative review due to Kindle viewing issues rather than content quality. For a more accessible introduction, "Group Theory in a Nutshell for Physicists" by Wu Ki Tung is suggested, allowing readers to bypass finite group discussions. Additionally, the book by Fonda and Ghirardi offers a mid-level treatment but lacks proofs for key group theory concepts.
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Hello! Can someone recommend me some good reading about Lorentz and Poincare groups. I would like something that starts from introductory notions but treats the matter both from math (proofs and all that) and physics point of view. Thank you
 
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One possibility is "Relativity, Groups, Particles: Special Relativity and Relativistic Symmetry in Field and Particle Physics" by Sexl and Urbantke

https://www.amazon.com/dp/3211834435/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Note that the bad review is because of viewing problems with Kindle, not because of content.
 
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A somewhat simpler exposure one can find in the book by Wu Ki Tung on Group Theory. Here, as with other books, you can skip the treatment of finite groups.
Another book - in between at the level of sofistication - is the rare one by Fonda and Ghirardi, but this one lacks in proofs for the fundamental (albeit difficult) group theory results.
 
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