Quantum Landau vs Griffith QM textbook

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When considering a course in quantum mechanics that utilizes Landau's books, it's important to assess the level of difficulty. Landau's texts are regarded as more advanced than Griffiths, which may indicate that Griffiths could be insufficient if the course is already challenging. For a balanced approach, alternatives like Sakurai or Cohen-Tannoudji are suggested as they may provide a suitable middle ground between the two extremes. Engaging with multiple resources can enhance understanding, making it beneficial to explore various texts on the subject.
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Taking a course In quantum mechanics to review my old courses in physics, they are going to use landau books , should I also consider Griffith

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Landau is more advanced than Griffiths. If you “require” Griffiths, the course might be too advanced. That being said, reading multiple discussions on a topic can be helpful.
 
hagopbul said:
Taking a course In quantum mechanics to review my old courses in physics, they are going to use landau books , should I also consider Griffith

Best Regards
H
Griffiths is too basic and Landau is too advanced. Why not go into something in-between like Sakurai or Cohen-Tannoudji?
 
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Comparing Griffiths with Landau should be done tomorrow.
 

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