Standard Ref. for basic subjests in BSc in Physics

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The discussion highlights key textbooks across various physics disciplines, emphasizing foundational works in General Physics, Classical Mechanics, Waves, Electromagnetism, Optics, Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Thermal & Statistical Mechanics, Solid State, Nuclear & Particle Physics, and Mathematical Physics. Notable authors include Halliday, Feynman, Griffiths, and Kittel, among others, each contributing significant texts to their fields. Quantum Field Theory (QFT) is mentioned as a more advanced topic, with recommended readings from Peskin, Weinberg, and Huang. The conversation also suggests that many participants are familiar with how to access these resources. Overall, the thread serves as a comprehensive guide to essential physics literature for students and enthusiasts.
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General Physics: Halliday, Feynman
Classical Mechanics: Gregory, Kibble, Goldstain, Landau
Waves: Main, Pain, Coulson, French
ElectroMagnetism: Reitz, Griffths, Jackson, Schwinger
Optics: Born, Hecht
Relativity: Resnick, French, Russer, Wheeler
Quantum Mechanics: Merzbacher, Gasiorowicz, Griffiths, Liboff, Heisenberg, Sakurai, Shankar, Schiff, Rae, Messiah
Thermal & Statistical Mechanics: Blundell, Reif, Huang, Feynman
Solid State: Kittel, Ashcroft
Nuclear & Particle Physics: Martin,Griffiths, Krane, Lilley, Perkins, Born
Mathematical Physics: Riley, Arfken

For QFT "not elementary subject in BSc level but for me it's":Peskin, Weinberg, Huang, Ryder
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