What Are the Best Books Linking Scattering Theory to Experiments?

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The discussion centers on the search for books that effectively link scattering theory to experimental practices in quantum mechanics. Key texts mentioned include Shankar's and Sakurai's books, along with John R. Taylor's Scattering Theory. Participants express interest in Schieck’s Key Nuclear Reaction Experiments, while also noting the relevance of B. Povh et al.'s Particles and Nuclei, 7th ed. (Springer, 2014) for bridging theory and experiments. The preference for ebooks is highlighted, indicating a need for accessible resources.

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  • Research Schieck’s Key Nuclear Reaction Experiments for practical applications
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  • Review supplementary materials on quantum mechanics from Shankar and Sakurai
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I’ve been self-studying quantum mechanics for a while, and currently looking at scattering theory, using chapters in books by Shankar, Sakurai, and John R. Taylor’s Scattering Theory text. But was wondering if there are any good sources that relate the theory in these books to actual experiments and their interpretations; ideally at the sort of level commensurate with the aforementioned books.

I have my eye on the Schieck’s Key Nuclear Reaction Experiments book, though as it’s a little pricey, I’d be interested to know what people think of it, or if they have any recommendations elsewhere. Since I do most of my reading “on the go”, works available as ebooks would be preferred, but I’d be interested to hear of anything, really.
 
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