Which Springer books to buy? (QM, GR and statistical mechanics)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for Springer textbooks in the fields of Quantum Mechanics (QM), General Relativity (GR), and statistical mechanics, aimed at supporting undergraduate studies. Participants share links to specific books and express preferences based on their experiences.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks suggestions for textbooks in QM, GR, and statistical mechanics for their upcoming courses.
  • Another participant provides a link to a related thread that may contain additional recommendations.
  • Several participants share specific links to Springer books they recommend for the mentioned topics.
  • One participant highlights a particular book as a "gem," suggesting it may be especially valuable.
  • Another participant recommends books by Walter Greiner, noting their relevance and usefulness.
  • There is a mention of the availability of Greiner's books primarily as e-books now, with a comment on the discontinuation of print versions and the option to purchase used copies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of specific textbooks and authors, particularly Walter Greiner, but there is no consensus on which books are definitively the best choices, as multiple recommendations are provided.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations may depend on personal preferences or experiences with the texts, and there is a lack of detailed discussion on the content or quality of the suggested books.

Who May Find This Useful

Undergraduate students in physics or related fields looking for textbook recommendations in Quantum Mechanics, General Relativity, and statistical mechanics may find this discussion helpful.

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Hello, Springer books are on sale this week so I wanted to buy some textbooks to support my studies and (eventual) future career.
I'm an undergrad (in europe) and my courses next year will be QM, GR and statistical mechanics, so I was looking for books about these topics, but any suggestion on what to buy would be very welcome, thank you!
 
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DrClaude said:
I recommend also the books by Walter Greiner:
Unfortunately, most Greiner books are e-books only these days. I do not know why Springer has discontinued them. I really enjoyed his Quantum mechanics field theory and Quantum mechanics symmetries books.

Can still be bought used for a decent penny.
 
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