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Quantum physics book linking experimental data with theory

Kindly recommend book or resource which links quantum physics experimental data with theory. Any suggestion will be highly appreciated. Some suggestion are here are R. C. Fernow, Introduction to ...
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Which books do you recommend to learn more about the experiments that led to formulation of quantum theories?

I am trying to understand the evolution of quantum mechanics, mainly the experiments that led to the formulation of quantum mechanics theories.
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Paper with sequential Stern-Gerlach experiments

Often sequential Stern-Gerlach experiments are taken to motivate basic quantum mechanics. But I can't find a paper where these are actually carried out experimentally. I have two questions: Who was ...
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Experiments to go with introductory quantum mechanics?

Is there a book or something describing experiments that I could read in conjunction with a theoretical book like Griffith? It would helpful to know how the theory is verified experimentally. I have ...
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Recommendations for a book that compiles how the theory & mathematical equipment of quantum mechanics was developed from various experiments?

Is there a book or other resource that compiles how the theory & mathematical equipment of quantum mechanics was developed from various experiments? Something that shows clearly the relationships ...
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Mach-Zehnder probabilities

Where can I find the computations of probabilities for Mach-Zehnder experiments, say at the undergraduate level? For example I'm thinking of the type of experiments described at the beginning of David ...
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References on experimental realization of quantum one-dimensional infinite-well model

Can someone point me to the examples, or references, of experimental realization of the quantum one-dimensional infinite-well model? [EDIT] The motivation of this question is the curiosity - though ...
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What are some publications which continue Schrödinger's "What is life?" discussion?

I'm looking for modern publications on the physical nature of life in which the primary reference is to the discussion started by Schrödinger in 1944 in his book "What is life". For example, ...