Need suggestion about Laplacian and Hamilton Operator

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This discussion centers on recommendations for self-study books focusing on the "Laplacian" and "Hamilton Operator." Participants suggest "Quantum Mechanics" by David J. Griffiths for its didactic approach, despite it being less comprehensive than his electrodynamics book. Another recommendation is "Quantum Mechanics" by Cohen-Tannoudji et al., noted for its formal yet accessible style, although it may no longer be in print. These texts are deemed suitable for those seeking a solid understanding of these mathematical concepts in physics.

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  • Explore "Quantum Mechanics" by David J. Griffiths for foundational concepts
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  • Study the applications of the Laplacian operator in quantum mechanics
  • Investigate the Hamiltonian operator's role in classical and quantum systems
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Hi,

Someone has some suggestion about self-study book about "Laplacian" and "Hamilton Operator".

Thanks
 
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It depends on the degree of detail and mathematical formalism that you want.

"Quantum Mechanics" by David J. Griffiths. Not as good as his book on electrodynamics, but complete and very didactil. Ideal for self-study.

When I studied Physics, we used "Quantum Mechanics" by Cohen-Tannoudji et al (it seems that it is no longer in print). Very formal but easy to read and to understand.
 
Gonfer, thanks for your reply. I will try these two and see whether they help me.
 

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