Need a good Textbook with full solutions QFT and GR

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This discussion focuses on the search for introductory textbooks with full solutions for Quantum Field Theory (QFT) and General Relativity (GR). It concludes that while comprehensive textbooks with full solutions are rare, problem books can supplement pedagogical texts effectively. Recommended resources include "A General Relativity Workbook" by Thomas A. Moore for GR and Atkinson's four volumes for QFT. The discussion emphasizes the importance of working through problems independently and seeking help when necessary.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Quantum Field Theory (QFT)
  • Familiarity with General Relativity (GR)
  • Knowledge of problem-solving techniques in physics
  • Ability to engage with academic textbooks and supplementary materials
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "A General Relativity Workbook" by Thomas A. Moore for foundational GR concepts
  • Explore Atkinson's four volumes on Quantum Mechanics and QFT for structured problem-solving
  • Investigate the pedagogical text "Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity" by Hartle
  • Look into online forums for collaborative problem-solving in GR and QFT
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Upper-level undergraduate students in physics, educators seeking supplementary materials for teaching GR and QFT, and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of these complex subjects through problem-solving.

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Hi guys I need a good introductory Textbook with full solutions on Quantum Field Theory and General Relativity
I am an upper level undergraduate. Please pick ones that have solution thanks.
 
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You're not going to find such a book for GR or QFT, sorry bud.
 
@WannabeNewton are there any textbooks with solutions ?
 
Sure but they will be problem books, not books from which you learn basic material. What you can do is buy a problem book in GR and/or QFT on top of pedagogical texts on the subjects and use them in conjunction.

For example my most favorite GR problem book is: https://www.amazon.com/dp/069108162X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

As an aside, you shouldn't put the constraint of full solutions on textbooks in subjects like GR or QFT. This dramatically constrains your choices to basically nil. It's better to work the problems in the text on your own and ask your professor or post on a forum (e.g. this one) in order to get help on problems whenever you get stuck.
 
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Let me just mention that a fair number of the problems in Lightman et al. (the problem book linked above) tend to be very difficult so you certainly don't want to be attempting these problems until you've gotten comfortable with the problems in an introductory GR text (the best of which is unequivocally Hartle).
 
Well for undergraduate there are two options for QFT.

1. Atkinson's four volumes of QM and QFT with solutions.

2. Maggiore's textbook.
 
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There's A General Relativity Workbook
by Thomas A. Moore, which is more basic than Lightman et al, but does not have solutions.
 
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