Best first book on quantum mechanics - Physics Forums
Jul 16, 2014 · From the book description for J.J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics: "This best-selling classic sets the standard for the quantum mechanics physics market. It provides a graduate-level, non-historical, modern introduction of quantum mechanical concepts for first year graduate students."
Best books on Quantum Foundations? - Physics Forums
Jun 15, 2019 · I don't think there is a good one. All books that I have read are quite out of date (>25 years or so). I don't know a book that for example presents the PBR theorem, Wood-Spekkens theorem, Ekart-Renner theorem, Cabello and others work on Contextuality and Nonlocality, Epistemic understandings of Wigner's friend, the impact of Spekkens model (showing many "quantum" features to be classical ...
Good textbook(s) for self-studying Quantum Physics - Physics …
Jan 8, 2024 · Other recommended texts are "Quantum Physics" by Stephen Gasiorowicz for its clarity and problem sets, and "Quantum Mechanics: A Modern Development" by Leslie E. Ballentine, which emphasizes the conceptual foundations of the subject. Supplementing these resources with online lectures and problem-solving sessions can enhance understanding.
What are the best quantum mechanics books for a beginner?
Feb 4, 2011 · Yes, there are many books that cater to beginners in specific branches of science. For example, "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a great introduction to astronomy, while "How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog" by Chad Orzel is a fun and informative read about quantum mechanics.
Best Textbook for Quantum Mechanics - Physics Forums
Feb 6, 2004 · In summary, the conversation is about recommendations for good books on quantum mechanics. Some suggestions include The Feynman Lectures in Physics, Landau's Nonrelativistic Quantum Mechanics, Liboff's Quantum Mechanics, Cohen-Tannoudji et al., Townsend's A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, Shankar's Quantum Mechanics, Sakurai's Modern Quantum Mechanics, and Schiff's Quantum Mechanics.
What Are the Best Quantum Physics Books for Undergraduates?
Nov 14, 2004 · Hello everyone, I wanted to ask you if you could recommend some, in your mind, excellent books( That every physicist would want) of the Quantum side of the universe. As I am still an undergrad, I still am unclear about how QED, QCD, ect fit into the Quantum Universe. I would also like them to have a little history of each theory.
Best Books on Quantum Mechanics (Undergrad Level) - Physics …
Apr 25, 2012 · Yes, some books that offer practical applications of quantum mechanics for undergraduates include "Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications" by Nouredine Zettili, "Quantum Mechanics: An Experimentalist's Approach" by Eugene D. Commins, and "Quantum Mechanics in Simple Matrix Form" by Thomas F. Jordan.
Which Beginner Book is Best for Learning Quantum Field Theory?
Dec 2, 2014 · After this the best books on the subject are Weinberg's three volumes, The Quantum Theory of Fields, but these are definitely not for beginners. Peskin-Schroeder has its merits in providing good insight into the practical side of perturbative calcuations (evaluation of Feynman diagrams) using dimensional regularization.
Best Intro to Quantum Mechanics: Griffiths vs Dirac - Physics Forums
Jul 29, 2013 · I don't know Griffths's text. For sure, Dirac's book is one of the first and at the same time the best books on QM ever written. I'd not recommend it, however, to begin with. My favorite is J. J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics to get a basis and then Ballentine, Quantum Mechanics, A modern development for the interpretation.
What Are the Best History of Physics Books? - Physics Forums
Apr 14, 2010 · Some of the most highly recommended history of physics books include "The History of Physics" by Isaac Asimov, "Einstein: His Life and Universe" by Walter Isaacson, "The Quantum World: The Making of a Modern Science" by John Polkinghorne, "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking, and "The Fabric of the Cosmos" by Brian Greene.