What are some recommended books for learning classical physics and astrophysics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for books on classical physics and astrophysics, with a focus on thorough and detailed explanations suitable for learners. Participants seek suggestions for both classical mechanics and additional areas of physics such as electromagnetism, waves, thermodynamics, optics, and relativity.

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  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, DrPhoton, expresses a desire for comprehensive books on classical physics and astrophysics, seeking detailed explanations.
  • Another participant recommends Goldstein's Classical Mechanics as a standard graduate-level text, along with undergraduate alternatives such as Classical Mechanics by Taylor and Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems by Marion and Thornton.
  • A subsequent post reiterates the recommendation of Goldstein's text and requests additional book suggestions for other areas of physics, including electromagnetism, waves, thermodynamics, optics, and relativity.
  • A participant provides a link to a forum section where users have recommended various books.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of Goldstein's Classical Mechanics as a key text, but there is no consensus on a comprehensive list of books for the broader topics requested by DrPhoton, as additional suggestions are still being sought.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific titles for the additional areas of physics requested, and the recommendations are based on individual preferences and experiences, which may vary in terms of depth and approach.

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Hey Forum ,
Ive been wanting to learn Classical Physics(calculus based) and Astrophysics, but have not crossed paths with a book which seems to satisfy my hunger for thorough and complete explanation.
What I ask of you folks is to Recommend a few books for Classical Physics , and Astrophysics(and Cosmology) which contains extremely detailed information and explanations. I don't mind a number of books which I can use simultaneously but please help me out.
DrPhoton
 
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Goldstein's Classical Mechanics is the classical graduate level / advanced undergraduate level text on classical mechanics. If that's too much, there are many undergraduate texts on classical mechanics, e.g., Classical Mechanics by Taylor and Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems by Marion and Thornton.
 
D H said:
Goldstein's Classical Mechanics is the classical graduate level / advanced undergraduate level text on classical mechanics. If that's too much, there are many undergraduate texts on classical mechanics, e.g., Classical Mechanics by Taylor and Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems by Marion and Thornton.



Could you also list some books on Other areas of Physics: EM ,Waves,Thermodynamics,Optics and Relativity? and Thankyou
 
Go here a lot of book is Recommended by users
https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=224
 
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