How Does Quantum Scattering Theory Connect to Electromagnetic Waves?

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Quantum scattering theory is crucial for understanding the interactions of electromagnetic waves at a quantum level. Recommended textbooks include J. J. Sakurai's "Modern Quantum Mechanics" and L. Ballentine's "Quantum Mechanics" for foundational concepts. However, these texts may not effectively address scattering theory, as they primarily adopt a stationary approach. For a better grasp of the physics involved, L. S. Rodberg and R. M. Thaler's "Introduction to the Quantum Theory of Scattering" is suggested, emphasizing the importance of the time-dependent wave-packet approach. This discussion highlights the need for appropriate resources to bridge engineering and quantum physics.
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Hi all.

I am looking for an excellent textbook to be familiar with Quantum Physics and especially quantom scattering theory. Honestly my background is on the engineering part of Electromagnetic waves and I am seeking some explanations about Quantum theory.

I appreciate ur attention in advance.
 
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Good books on QT are, in my opinion,

J. J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics

and (particularly for the interpretation of QT)

L. Ballentine, Quantum Mechanics

In scattering theory these books are not so good since they take the stationary approach from the beginning, which is somewhat misleading and doesn't reveal the real physics behind the theory, which is only brought forward by using the time-dependent theory (wave-packet approach). This is nicely described in

L. S. Rodberg, R. M. Thaler, Introduction to the Quantum Theory of Scattering
 
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