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The background for modern cosmology research
Engineering Mathematics 6th EditionEngineering Mathematics 6th Edition by K.A. Stroud
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Mathematics to a certain level is a major requirement in modern research, this text goes a long way to getting you it
Advanced Engineering MathematicsAdvanced Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud
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Takes your maths even further
Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering: A Comprehensive GuideMathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide by K. F. Riley
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Good for later when tensors and quantum operators get involved....a truly comprehensive text.
Physics AS (Collins Advanced Modular Sciences)Physics AS (Collins Advanced Modular Sciences) by Frank Ciccotti
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Starts covering all the basic physics required in the study of the universe
Chemistry AS (Collins Advanced Modular Sciences)Chemistry AS (Collins Advanced Modular Sciences) by Lyn Nicholls
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Very useful. Chemistry plays its part in modern research
Physics A2 (Collins Advanced Modular Sciences)Physics A2 (Collins Advanced Modular Sciences) by Frank Ciccotti
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More basic physics.
Chemistry A2 (Collins Advanced Modular Sciences)Chemistry A2 (Collins Advanced Modular Sciences) by Lyn Nicholls
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No more chemistry required after this unless you want to specialise in a very chemicaly orientated area
Mechanics 1 (Cambridge Advanced Level Mathematics)Mechanics 1 (Cambridge Advanced Level Mathematics) by Douglas Quadling
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Useful text on classical mechanics. mathematical in nature
Mechanics 2 for OCR (Cambridge Advanced Level Mathematics)Mechanics 2 for OCR (Cambridge Advanced Level Mathematics) by Douglas Quadling
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Further Mechanics
Introduction to Electrodynamics (Pie)Introduction to Electrodynamics (Pie) by David J. Griffiths
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Undergraduate electrodynamics. Crops up everywhere.
A Student's Guide to Maxwell's EquationsA Student's Guide to Maxwell's Equations by Daniel Fleisch
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Specifically deals with maxwells equations. very useful in certain area's
Special Relativity (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics) (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series)Special Relativity (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics) (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series) by N.M.J. Woodhouse
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Special Relativity. Less important in current researchthan its gravitational brother the general theory, but still vital
Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics (Saunders Golden Sunburst Series)Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics (Saunders Golden Sunburst Series)
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Fantasitc introduction into astrophysics. Balances the theoretical and observational aspects well.
University Physics with Modern Physics (Pie) with mastering physicsUniversity Physics with Modern Physics (Pie) with mastering physics by Hugh D. Young
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Covers a huge percentage of the background physics used in cosmology today.
Quantum Mechanics DemystifiedQuantum Mechanics Demystified by David Mcmahon
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Just gets you used to using the mathematical machinery of modern physics. preperation for later
Quantum Field Theory DemystifiedQuantum Field Theory Demystified by David Mcmahon
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Kepps the physics flavour going. starts to use more advanced mathematics, though its all in (1),(2),(3).
Relativity DemystifiedRelativity Demystified by David Mcmahon
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Brings in more maths. and also introduces the crowning glory of classical physics, The General Theory Of Relativity.
An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics: International EditionAn Introduction to Modern Astrophysics: International Edition by Bradley W. Carroll
A massive text on astrophysics. More detailed, and more theoretical and mathematical, the intro to astronomy & astrophysics. Thorough in every area.
A First Course in General RelativityA First Course in General Relativity by Bernard F. Schutz
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Provides a very firm background in general relativity. Preparation for further study,
A First Course in String TheoryA First Course in String Theory by Barton Zwiebach
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A First look at the cutting edge of modern research, string theory. very mathematical, but everything is explained well, and a pleasant read. good problems too.
String Theory DemystifiedString Theory Demystified by David Mcmahon
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Takes a different approach, requiring more bckground. Again useful, but more mathematical than the physics texts.
String Theory and M-Theory: A Modern IntroductionString Theory and M-Theory: A Modern Introduction by Katrin Becker
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Along with the first 2, this text really bring you up to the very edge of our understanding of the fundamental universe. A thrilling intellectual ride.
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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A text focussing solely on supersymmetry. A great book focussing on developing the nessecary mathematics and then straight into the physical applications.
A Course in Modern Mathematical Physics: Groups, Hilbert Space and Differential GeometryA Course in Modern Mathematical Physics: Groups, Hilbert Space and Differential Geometry by Peter Szekeres
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Together with (23) will bring mathematical clarity to modern physics & Cosmology.
CosmologyCosmology by Steven Weinberg
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Focusses solely on cosmology. Very Advanced, but also very rewarding. Brings your knowledge of the universe up to a level where you can do research of your own, along with the preceeding texts.