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I have the ultimate goal of self-studying astrophysics and cosmology just for personal interest and fulfillment. I've taken introductory mechanics and electromagnetism with some modern physics in university, but at the time, I slacked off and didn't really learn the material well.
I am learning introductory astronomy alongside this in the meantime, and I once I gain some competence in basic physics, I might be able to start working on introductory astrophysics material alongside this. But in order to learn advanced astrophysics on my own later on, I want to self-study the necessary physics and whatever else I need first. I was wondering if someone could look at my plan and advise further:
Proposed Study Order for Astrophysics Learning Preparation
1. Kleppner for Introductory Mechanics
2. Purcell for Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
3. Mary Boas for Mathematical Prowess
4. Taylor for Classical Mechanics
5. Griffiths for Electricity and Magnetism
6. Griffiths for Quantum Mechanics
7. ? for Thermodynamics
8. ? for General Chemistry
I have taken up through calculus 3 and differential equations and I'm familiar but rusty with that material (and quite poor on differential equations). I think the Mary Boas book would help me get up to speed with that mathematical skills I would need. I also would want to learn in-depth into special and general relativity at some point in this plan, unsure of when. I also think something for basic climate science is something I would be interested in learning under the umbrella of astronomy. Is there anything else I should consider adding or learning? I was wondering if someone could critique this plan and recommend some books for these other areas I mentioned.
I am learning introductory astronomy alongside this in the meantime, and I once I gain some competence in basic physics, I might be able to start working on introductory astrophysics material alongside this. But in order to learn advanced astrophysics on my own later on, I want to self-study the necessary physics and whatever else I need first. I was wondering if someone could look at my plan and advise further:
Proposed Study Order for Astrophysics Learning Preparation
1. Kleppner for Introductory Mechanics
2. Purcell for Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
3. Mary Boas for Mathematical Prowess
4. Taylor for Classical Mechanics
5. Griffiths for Electricity and Magnetism
6. Griffiths for Quantum Mechanics
7. ? for Thermodynamics
8. ? for General Chemistry
I have taken up through calculus 3 and differential equations and I'm familiar but rusty with that material (and quite poor on differential equations). I think the Mary Boas book would help me get up to speed with that mathematical skills I would need. I also would want to learn in-depth into special and general relativity at some point in this plan, unsure of when. I also think something for basic climate science is something I would be interested in learning under the umbrella of astronomy. Is there anything else I should consider adding or learning? I was wondering if someone could critique this plan and recommend some books for these other areas I mentioned.
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