[jjaredsimpson]

I don't even bother reading string theory articles even physics articles for that matter. They are just filled with useless analogies that don't make anything clear.

Until I get around to finishing my QFT text I just accept that I don't really care to read low information low precision pop sci.

[Xcelerate]

Yeah, same here. It's unfortunate really. Which QFT text are you reading? I've just started Weinberg's book.

[evanb]

If you don't have expertise in physics, Weinberg is extremely difficult to read---he uses notations that nobody else does, and its full of technicalities.

A much more approachable first text for QFT is the book by Zee.

[KenoFischer]

Weinberg is pretty good. I also like Schwartz's new book, though I'm biased because I took his QFT class. The other book I really like is Peskin and Schroeder.

[akuma73]

I'm working my way from the very start of my physics education with classical mechanics. What are the prereqs for QFT?

[KenoFischer]

You should probably have at least a good understanding of non-relativistic QM and special relativity. For the math parts a little bit of complex analysis helps, but any good book will explain the relevant parts.

[jjaredsimpson]

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