QM1: Book on Dirac Picture | Griffiths/Shankar Level

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The discussion centers on the Dirac picture of quantum mechanics and its relevance to undergraduate studies. The user seeks a textbook comparable to Griffiths or Shankar that covers this topic. It is concluded that while a dedicated book on the Dirac picture may not exist, standard quantum mechanics texts such as Shankar and Sakurai address the interaction picture, which simplifies time-dependent perturbation theory. Griffiths does not cover this aspect.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of quantum mechanics fundamentals, particularly the Schrödinger picture.
  • Familiarity with time-dependent perturbation theory.
  • Knowledge of standard quantum mechanics textbooks, specifically Griffiths and Shankar.
  • Basic concepts of the interaction picture in quantum mechanics.
NEXT STEPS
  • Study "Principles of Quantum Mechanics" by R. Shankar for insights on time-dependent perturbation theory.
  • Explore "Modern Quantum Mechanics" by J. J. Sakurai for a comprehensive understanding of the interaction picture.
  • Research the Dirac picture in quantum mechanics through academic papers and online resources.
  • Review supplementary materials on perturbation theory to solidify understanding of its applications in quantum mechanics.
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Students of quantum mechanics, particularly those in undergraduate programs, and educators seeking to enhance their curriculum with advanced topics related to the Dirac picture and time-dependent perturbation theory.

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I've taken a course in QM 1, based on the Schrödinger picture and QM 2 looks to be a continuation of this picture.

Looking through Wikipedia, I found the article on the Dirac picture. Is there a good undergraduate (at the level of Griffiths or Shankar) textbook on this picture of QM? Since Statistical mechanics, Dirac has been a sort of idol of mine and I'd like to learn more about this picture.

Thanks.
 
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I don't think you will get an entire book on that. The interaction picture is basically developed to make time-dependent perturbation theory easier to deal with. You can look in probably Shankar or Sakurai or any standard QM book on the time-dependent perturbation theory and the interaction picture will probably pop up. Not in Griffiths though.
 
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