Relativity What is Field Theory and How Can I Build a Strong Foundation in the Subject?

[mixo1234]

Hello.

In my university the course of the Field theory was based on Landau's book, which of course, is a quiet rough book to introduce a subject with - so all I was left with was superficial knowledge of the branch. I would like to read another book (introductory level is preferred) about the subject to gain much stronger basic knowledge about the Field theory and then to use it as a foundation to re-read Landau's book to get a deeper insight in the theory. The book which contains very detailed derivation of Action, important tensors and etc. is just perfect.

 

[dextercioby]

Yes, you need a good, clear writing from beginning to end and I think this classic source is the best there is:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486462609/?tag=pfamazon01-20

 

[mixo1234]

Thank you very much! Seems to be a nice book. Any other suggestions?

 

[vanhees71]

For electrodynamics I like (besides Landau/Lifshitz vol. 2)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486654931/?tag=pfamazon01-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/3642279848/?tag=pfamazon01-20