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Daverz said:Hmmm, what other gems are out there on this subject? Also, what do folks think of Feynman's old Quantum Electrodynamcis as an intro to this subject?
actionintegral said:Do you mean the popularization with the oil slick on the cover?
Dyson's 1951 Lectures on Advanced Quantum Mechanics Second Edition is a seminal work in the field of quantum mechanics. It is considered a classic text that provides a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of advanced topics in quantum mechanics, including quantum field theory and relativistic quantum mechanics.
The target audience for this book is primarily advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, as well as researchers and scientists working in the field of quantum mechanics.
Some key topics covered in this book include the mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics, the Dirac equation and its solutions, quantum field theory, and the quantization of electromagnetic fields.
This second edition includes additional material on the connection between quantum mechanics and classical mechanics, as well as a new chapter on quantum electrodynamics. It also includes more detailed discussions on symmetries and conservation laws in quantum mechanics.
Yes, this book is still highly relevant today as it provides a solid foundation in advanced topics in quantum mechanics that are still being studied and applied in current research. It is also a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of quantum mechanics and its applications.