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Studying QM without math and physics background [duplicate]
I rode all posted answers about this topic but i need to ask you another information. I have done a semester course called "Principle of Physics" (i am studying Biotechnology) and one called ...
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$U(N)$ gauged quantum mechanics
I'm studying the $U(N)$ gauge theory theory in 0+1 dimensions. The aim is to show that this is equivalent to a matrix model. Is there any literature on this topic?
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Quantum harmonic oscilator - book that does it all right [duplicate]
I am dealing with quantum harmonic oscillator.
In every single book or video i have checked out i can read how the mathematical technique for solving this Schrödinger equation:
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W\psi = - ...
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Introduction to Anderson localization [closed]
I find Anderson's original paper too terse. I am looking for something that introduces me gently to the subject so that I can understand Anderson's paper and other literature. What references are out ...
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A Book about the Bohr-Einstein debate?
A book about the Bohr-Einstein debate?
Is there any book that details the correspondence between the two? The only books I could find are popular science books, I wonder if there is a book that lists ...
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How much math do I need to know to learn about quantum mechanics? [duplicate]
I am not good at math, so I needed to know if quantum mechanics involves a lot of math like, astrophysics for example, if it does, is there any book that can teach me this level of math?
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What is the mathematical background needed for quantum physics? [duplicate]
I'm a computer scientist with a huge interest in mathematics. I have also recently started to develop some interest about quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. Assuming some knowledge in the ...
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Different perspective in Quantum mechanics [duplicate]
I had self-studied Griffiths(~ 4 chapters), and Sakurai (~2.5 chapters) for quantum mechanics some months ago. Now, I have to take a course in QM this sem, and I want to further my understanding of ...
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Best book for physics amateur looking to study Quantum Physics? [duplicate]
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What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?
I'm looking for a book that will explain in great detail all the aspects of Quantum Theory in layman's terms so ...
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Introduction to quantum mechanics [duplicate]
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What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?
I intend to learn quantum mechanics . But I don't have any suggestions about good books to ...
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Are there any good reading materials for variational approach in many-body theory? [closed]
I need something like a summary of existing results, including the treatment of BCS Hamiltonian and Hubbard model. Auerbach's book is a good one but I still hope to get more comprehensive review. My ...
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Quantum Mechanics Text for Electrical Engineers [duplicate]
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What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?
What is a good introductory text on quantum mechanics that could be used to train electrical engineers in device ...
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Which book describe all experiments related to quantum mechanic especially entanglement and photon? [closed]
Which book describe all experiments related to quantum mechanic especially entanglement and photon?
I expect this book to describe where to buy detector and thing to create entanglement, or how to ...
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Help an aspiring physicists what to self-study [closed]
This is probably not the kind of question you'll often encounter on this forum, but I think a bit of background is needed for this question to make sense and not seem like a duplicate:
2012 has been ...
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Quantum mechanics textbooks that use path integrals
I'm looking for a textbook in quantum mechanics that relies heavily on Green functions and the path integral formalism to supplement my QM books. I want to do some calculations using alternative ...
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Is matrix mechanics or wave mechanics more preferred?
Which quantum mechanics formulation is popular: wave mechanics or matrix mechanics? I find this extremely confusing: Some post-quantum mechanics textbooks seem to prefer wave mechanics version, while ...
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Matrix mechanics for those with wave mechanics background
Just curious:
Is there any book or resource that teaches matrix mechanics (quantum mechanics) only without wave mechanics stuff - meaning that the book assumes wave mechanics background.
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Problem book in Quantum mechanics with emphasis on physical(ly relevant) problems
I am a second year undergraduate and studying quantum mechanics from sakurai's 'Modern Quantum Mechanics'. Is it a good idea to solve problems from sakurai, which are mostly mathematical in nature? I ...
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What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?
I'm really interested in the quantum theory and would like to learn all that I can about it. I've followed a few tutorials and read books but none satisfied my need completely.
What is the good ...
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What would be the requirement to learn matrix mechanics?
What would be the requirement to learn matrix mechanics?
More specifically, what math do I need?
Can anyone recommend me a book that covers all maths needed for matrix mechanics?
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Where can I find beginner's information about quantum mechanics? [duplicate]
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Popular books on QM
I hope that this question is suitable for this site.
I am interested in reading up on quantum theory so that I can reasonably understand the ...
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A book on quantum mechanics supported by the high-level mathematics
I'm interested in quantum mechanics book that uses high level mathematics (not only the usual functional analysis and the theory of generalised functions but the theory of pseudodifferential operators ...
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Good quantum physics textbooks [duplicate]
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Learn algebra and interpretation of QM
I'm a physics student it's my last year and I find my self struggling with usage of quantum mechanics. Now I'm starting to learn ...
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Good resources for learning/reviewing complex time propagator formalism
I studied this at the beginning of my graduate degree but have to review it for my graduate exam. If it's not clear I'm talking about the $\beta = \frac{it}{\hbar} $ turning the integral of your ...
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J.J. Sakurai book on Q.Mech
I just want to ask how recommended is the book on quantum mechanics by J.J. Sakurai. Is it any good as an introductory text? And are there better suggestions (substitutes)?
Thanks in advance
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Good book on the history of Quantum Mechanics?
Can anyone recommend a good book on the history of Quantum Mechanics, preferably one that is technical and not afraid to explain the maths (I did a degree in Physics many years ago) and also that ...
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References for conceptual issues in Quantum Field Theory
I realize this question is very broad but may be I will still get a helpful answers. References and textbooks for the development of the technical and mathematical aspects of QFT abound. However, I ...
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Learn algebra and interpretation of QM
I have a good undergrad knowledge of quantum mechanics, and I'm interesting in reading up more about interpretation and in particular things related to how QM emerges algebrically from some reasonable ...
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Where can a good treatment of the 'sudden' perturbation approximation be found?
Where can a good treatment of the 'sudden' perturbation approximation be found?
A lot of quantum mechanics books have very brief discussions of it but I want to see it in some detail and preferably ...
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Popular books on QM
After some discussions with my friend about some "popular" aspects of quantum mechanics, my friend asked me whether there exist any books that could convey the basic ideas in a non-technical way (my ...
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Mathematical background for Quantum Mechanics
What are some good sources to learn the mathematical background of Quantum Mechanics?
I am talking functional analysis, operator theory etc etc...
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Books for linear operator and spectral theory
I need some books to learn the basis of linear operator theory and the spectral theory with, if it's possible, physics application to quantum mechanics. Can somebody help me?
