Recommended books for a physics undergrad

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The discussion centers around a new physics student at UNAM seeking recommendations for books and resources to support their studies in physics and related mathematical subjects, including geometry, abstract algebra, and calculus. The forum encourages self-support and suggests exploring existing resources and links provided for similar queries. Participants inquire about the specific textbooks currently being used in the student's university courses to tailor recommendations effectively. The conversation emphasizes the importance of foundational knowledge in both physics and mathematics for academic success.
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Hello! I'm new here. I'm on my first year of physics at the UNAM, in Mexico, and I want to now which books and resources would you recommend me to 'survive' in the career, not just in physics, but also in the mathematical formalism for subjects such as geometry, abstract algebra, calculus, programming, etc. I've studied physics and a bit of calculus before and I'm in an intermediate kinda level.
 
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Hello @Emi_Garrido , and
:welcome: ##\qquad##!​

Here at PF we actively encourage self-support.
So: what did you find in this forum so far ? Anything you like better than other stuff ?

And: what kind of physicist do you want to be ? Theoretician :smile: ?

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Emi_Garrido said:
Hello! I'm new here. I'm on my first year of physics at the UNAM, in Mexico, and I want to now which books and resources would you recommend me to 'survive' in the career, not just in physics, but also in the mathematical formalism for subjects such as geometry, abstract algebra, calculus, programming, etc. I've studied physics and a bit of calculus before and I'm in an intermediate kinda level.
At the bottom of this page you will find a list of links "Suggested for:" your subject question. Maybe start by reading through a few of those to see some of the typical suggestions.

What Physics and Math textbooks are you using now in university?
 
The book is fascinating. If your education includes a typical math degree curriculum, with Lebesgue integration, functional analysis, etc, it teaches QFT with only a passing acquaintance of ordinary QM you would get at HS. However, I would read Lenny Susskind's book on QM first. Purchased a copy straight away, but it will not arrive until the end of December; however, Scribd has a PDF I am now studying. The first part introduces distribution theory (and other related concepts), which...

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