What books are essential for a physics grad student's library?

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In summary, essential books for a physics graduate student's library include "Classical Electrodynamics" by Jackson, "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics" by Griffiths, "Statistical Mechanics" by Pathria, "Introduction to Solid State Physics" by Kittel, and "Quantum Field Theory for the Gifted Amateur" by Lancaster and Blundell. These books cover fundamental topics in classical and quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, solid state physics, and quantum field theory, providing a strong foundation for graduate-level study in physics. Additionally, reference texts such as "Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences" by Boas and "Mathematical Methods for Physicists" by Arfken and Weber are also important resources for a physics
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Hello! it's great to find a place where experienced scientists can share information and tips with everyone
I really enjoyed some threads of grad students asking help on what books getting, it's helping me a lot (even if I can't find most of them here in Brazil)
I'm a physics grad student and do not yet know which area I'm going through
By the way, I'm Patrick
Glad to meet you
 
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