Textbooks for tensors and group theory

[doggydan42]

Hello,

I am an undergraduate who has taken basic linear algebra and ODE. As for physics, I have taken an online edX quantum mechanics course.

I am looking at studying some of the necessary math and physics needed for QFT and particle physics. It looks like I need tensors and group theory, specifically Lie algebra, both of which I have no prior knowledge.

I was wondering if An Introduction to Tensors and Group Theory for Physicists would be a good textbook.

If not, are there any other recommendations?

Thanks in advance

 

[fresh_42]

Looks o.k. for physicists. I would prefer this over mathematical books if I were a physicist, and dig deeper if necessary. The basic difficulty here is that mathematicians and physicists use a different language. So unless you really study it, it will be hard to switch. I think it's a good introduction.

(I have only checked the content list.)

 

[VVS2000]

Hello,

I am an undergraduate who has taken basic linear algebra and ODE. As for physics, I have taken an online edX quantum mechanics course.

I am looking at studying some of the necessary math and physics needed for QFT and particle physics. It looks like I need tensors and group theory, specifically Lie algebra, both of which I have no prior knowledge.

I was wondering if An Introduction to Tensors and Group Theory for Physicists would be a good textbook.

If not, are there any other recommendations?

Thanks in advance

I think tensor calculus by barry spain is a great book...