How will you rate the QM book of Stephen Gasiorowicz?

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The discussion revolves around the evaluation of the book 'Quantum Physics' by Stephen Gasiorowicz, with comparisons to other quantum mechanics texts such as those by Griffiths and Shankar. Participants explore various aspects of the book, including its content and pedagogical effectiveness.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights the outstanding nature of Gasiorowicz's first chapter, which discusses thermodynamics.
  • Another participant finds Shankar's book easier to learn from compared to Gasiorowicz's text.
  • A request is made for a chapter-wise comparison of Gasiorowicz's book with other quantum mechanics books.
  • A participant suggests that various opinions about the book can be found on its Amazon page.

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Participants express differing opinions regarding the effectiveness of Gasiorowicz's book compared to others, indicating that multiple competing views remain without a consensus on its overall value.

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Can anybody tell me about the book 'Quantum Physics' by Stephen Gasiorowicz? You can give some comparison with other books such as Griffiths or Shankar's QM book.
 
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I think Gasiorowicz's first chapter is outstanding because it talks about thermodynamics. However, I found Shankar's book is easier to learn from.
 
Can anybody tell me about chapter wise comparison.At least few chapters of Gasiorowicz's book?
 
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