Atomic Atomic Physics Textbook Reviews: Best Books & Alternatives

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The discussion centers on seeking recommendations for textbooks on Atomic Physics for a third-year physics course at a UK university. The recommended texts are D G C Jones (1997) and G K Woodgate (1983), with inquiries about their quality and potential alternatives. Participants express the need for updated resources and share insights from an older thread that includes additional recommendations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of selecting a comprehensive and current textbook to enhance understanding of atomic physics concepts.
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Hello,

Next semester I'll be in my 3rd year of a physics degree in a UK university and I'll have a course on Atomic Physics.
The recommended textbooks are:
D G C Jones (1997). Atomic Physics.
G K Woodgate (1983). Elementary Atomic Structure.

Does anyone know if they are good? Are there better alternatives?
I want to buy a textbook on the subject but I have no idea which ones are the best on the topic.

Any advice would be appreciated.
 
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