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Quantum Mechanics & Field Theory
The Discovery of Subatomic Particles Revised EditionThe Discovery of Subatomic Particles Revised Edition by Steven Weinberg
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Weinberg's books give valuable insight
The New Quantum UniverseThe New Quantum Universe by Tony Hey
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Divulgative expositon but distinguish between the philosophy and science
An Introduction to Quantum Physics (MIT introduction to quantum physics)An Introduction to Quantum Physics (MIT introduction to quantum physics) by Anthony French
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A rather experimental and historical first approach to quantum physics
Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei and ParticlesQuantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei and Particles by Robert Eisberg
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One of the standard texts
The Mathematics of Classical and Quantum PhysicsThe Mathematics of Classical and Quantum Physics by Frederick W. Byron
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Very good and cheap book on mathematics for quantum theory
Mathematical Physics: A Modern Introduction to Its FoundationsMathematical Physics: A Modern Introduction to Its Foundations by Sadri Hassani
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Handbook textbook and reference on mathematical methods
Introduction to Quantum MechanicsIntroduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J. Griffiths
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A classic book from a classic author
Quantum Mechanics 2 VolumesQuantum Mechanics 2 Volumes by Albert Messiah
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Another classic and very cheap also
Lectures on Physics: Quantum Mechanics v. 3 (Feynman Lectures on Physics)Lectures on Physics: Quantum Mechanics v. 3 (Feynman Lectures on Physics) by Richard P. Feynman
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Very good complement to read and accompany the rest
Quantum Mechanics: Vol. 3 (Course of Theoretical Physics)Quantum Mechanics: Vol. 3 (Course of Theoretical Physics) by E.M. Lifshitz
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Quantum Mechanics: v.1: Vol 1 (A Wiley-Interscience publication)Quantum Mechanics: v.1: Vol 1 (A Wiley-Interscience publication) by Claude CohenTannoudji
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Buy this ones in Amazon.com or in french or german in .fr and .de
Quantum Mechanics: v.2: Vol 2 (A Wiley-Interscience publication)Quantum Mechanics: v.2: Vol 2 (A Wiley-Interscience publication) by Claude CohenTannoudji
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THE VERY BEST BOOKS
Modern Quantum Mechanics, reissued 2nd Ed.Modern Quantum Mechanics, reissued 2nd Ed. by J. J. Sakurai
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Reference book for graduate quantum mechanics
Advanced Quantum MechanicsAdvanced Quantum Mechanics by J. J. Sakurai
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May be a bit too terse...
Quantum Field Theory in a NutshellQuantum Field Theory in a Nutshell by A. Zee
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History, some humor... and equations...?!
Groups, Representations and PhysicsGroups, Representations and Physics by H.F Jones
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Group theory is a key point in modern physics
Geometry, Topology and Physics (Graduate Student Series in Physics)Geometry, Topology and Physics (Graduate Student Series in Physics) by M. Nakahara
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Quantum Field Theory needs a lot of mathematical methods
Gauge Theories in Particle Physics: v. 1: From Relativistic Quantum Mechanics to QED (Graduate Student Series in Physics)Gauge Theories in Particle Physics: v. 1: From Relativistic Quantum Mechanics to QED (Graduate Student Series in Physics) by I.J.R. Aitchison
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Seems to be a very popular and good introductory book on HEP-TH
An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Frontiers in Physics)An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Frontiers in Physics) by Michael E. Peskin
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Here you have the standard text and reference for many teachers
The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1 by Steven Weinberg
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Weinberg again... get these books somewhere else
The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 2The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 2 by Steven Weinberg
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...but at least read them!
The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 3, Supersymmetry: Supersymmetry v. 3The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 3, Supersymmetry: Supersymmetry v. 3 by Steven Weinberg
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String Theory 2 Volume Set: String Theory Volume One - An Introduction to the Bosonic String (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics): Volume 1String Theory 2 Volume Set: String Theory Volume One - An Introduction to the Bosonic String (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics): Volume 1 by Joseph Polchinski
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and we arrive eventually to the current research: superunification
A First Course in String TheoryA First Course in String Theory by Barton Zwiebach
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much better if one starts with this
Gauge Theories in Particle Physics: Qcd and the Electroweak Theory Vol 2 (Graduate Student Series in Physics)Gauge Theories in Particle Physics: Qcd and the Electroweak Theory Vol 2 (Graduate Student Series in Physics) by I.J.R. Aitchison
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oops, the second volume of the other