this volume is for advanced learner who has already has a background in quantum mechanics. this volume covers weak interaction. another volume quantum chromodynamics covers strong interaction. weak interaction is essential knowledge for starting research in elementary particle physics. it is also a necessary background for strings theory.

This is the most stupid book that I have ever seen. The main concepts of Elementary Particles Theory are introduced before the Quantum Field Theory has been developed. Without knowing Dirac's equation how on the Earth is possible to grasp the intricasies of Modern Physics? Lee groups are not introduces properly either -- the level of mathematical discussion is very low. For all of you who wants to use comprehensive series on Modern Physics I recommend the old ones by Landau and Lifshitz.

I've read all the 3 Greiner's books concerning non relativistic Quantum Mechanics (and other on QFT). First I've to underline that you may find many text-errors in those books. (QM: an introduction, QM:Special Chapters, QM:Symmetries): for everybody who is a bit familiar with Mathematics this can not be a big problem. On the second hand, you have to read all the 3 Greiner's books on Q.M. to have a great overview on this matter: every mathematical part is essential but complete. One has to follow and understand most of the calculations inside: this is the only way, generally in Physics, to earn a good Mathematical level, and be able not to concentrate too much on Mathematics while trying to understand the Physics behind. As last point I've to underline that only by reading Greiner's "Relativistic Quantum Mechanics" book, one is able to understand the meaning of introducing Field Theory formalism in "Q.M.:Special Chapters" and will appreciate it a lot: in fact everything is going to be easier on the following matters; apart of this I think it's great to treat Statistical Mechanics with operators as soon as possible, as Greiner does in Q.M.:special chapters. Lot's of importance is given to symmetries and Group theory (Q.M:symmetries) as a modern point of view pretends.

Probably for most of the people it is better to start QM with easier books, e.g., Landou. Greiner's physics series are little more sophisticated, and may be difficult for someone with poor math background. For someone who has strong math background, Greiner's books are fun to read even without any physics background. With your strong math background, you can learn a lot out of this text.