Looking for resources to learn bra-ket notation

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This discussion focuses on resources for learning bra-ket notation in quantum physics. Participants recommend several key texts, including "Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications" by Nouredine Zettili, which provides practical examples of bra-ket notation. Additionally, "The Principles of Quantum Mechanics" by Paul Dirac is highlighted for its clarity and foundational importance, as Dirac is the inventor of the notation. Sakurai's original book is also mentioned as a comprehensive resource that consistently employs bra-ket notation throughout its content.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic quantum mechanics concepts
  • Familiarity with Schrödinger's equation
  • Knowledge of vector spaces in quantum physics
  • Basic mathematical skills for solving quantum mechanics problems
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  • Read "Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications" by Nouredine Zettili
  • Study "The Principles of Quantum Mechanics" by Paul Dirac
  • Explore Sakurai's original book on quantum mechanics
  • Practice solving problems using bra-ket notation
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Students of quantum physics, educators teaching quantum mechanics, and researchers looking to deepen their understanding of bra-ket notation will benefit from this discussion.

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hello

I own two books of quantum physics
In the first part the authors emphasize the bra-ket notation, explaining how important and useful it is
in the second part, they go to pratical examples
no mention of brackets , they just use the Schrödinger's equation....
may you suggest a book or an scientific article which makes an actual use of such notation ?
 
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Have you tried Sakurai's original book? Starts with bra-kets and keeps going with them throughout.
 
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Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications​

by Nouredine Zettili

is also a good book to start Braket notation with solved examples.
 
I could suggest you look at 'The Principles of Quantum Mechanics' by Paul Dirac if you can borrow a copy. He invented these vectors, and his explanation is still one of the best. He doesn't say explicitly that the product is a 'bracket' but otherwise he is clarity itself.
 
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