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"An excellent text … The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are disc... read full description
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May 20, 2010
DJ
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Those who follow the pack waste days wrinkling their foreheads at the long, winding, historical path through quantum mechanics that David Griffiths leads his unsuspecting followers on. Those who know better skip the foreplay and face the glorious intellectual burden that are the axioms of quantum mechanics in just the second chapter of Shankar.
Shankar's introductory chapter on the mathematics of quantum theory is the best out there. It was my saving grace after getting bogged down More...
Shankar's introductory chapter on the mathematics of quantum theory is the best out there. It was my saving grace after getting bogged down More...
Mar 07, 2010
James
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Shankar has an interesting way of approach the teaching of Quantum Mechanics. He clumps all the math needed to appreciate the quantum theory at the beginning: mostly linear algebra. If you can solidly understand the first chapter, it's downhill from there.
Apr 12, 2009
Colin
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A must read. A fantastic, self contained intro to graduate level quantum mechanics.
Jan 20, 2012
Chris
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Hands down the best textbook I have ever read. Even though it is aimed at higher level students, I found Shankar much easier and more rewarding to follow than Griffith's Introduction To Quantum Mechanics. Each page follows very logically from the last, which to me is very important.
If you have taken basic courses in linear algebra, Lagrangian/Hamiltonian mechanics and boundary value problems than look no further. Perfect for self study!
If you have taken basic courses in linear algebra, Lagrangian/Hamiltonian mechanics and boundary value problems than look no further. Perfect for self study!
Jun 13, 2007
Dustin
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Topics are explained clearly enough for an advanced undergraduate class but covers more than enough for a first semester grad class. Good to have on hand for reference/review durring quantum II.
Jan 06, 2008
I had to read this one for grad school. Not my favorite but not bad either. It does have some chapters that make it worth while.
Sep 22, 2007
Fred
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One of the best books I ever read on this subject. Very clear and easy to follow.
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