Please suggest alternatives to this Atomic Physics book

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking alternative textbooks for a course on Atomic and Molecular Physics, specifically in light of the original textbook being available only in German at the library. Participants are sharing recommendations for English-language alternatives that could supplement their learning.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests suggestions for alternative textbooks to the course book, which is not available in English.
  • Another participant suggests "Physics of Atoms and Molecules" by Bransden and Joachain and "The Physics of Atoms and Quanta" by Haken and Wolf as reasonable alternatives.
  • A different participant expresses agreement with the recommendation of Bransden & Joachain, noting their texts are well-written.
  • One participant mentions the limited availability of Bransden & Joachain for short-term loans but confirms they have found and loaned an English version of Haken & Wolf.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the recommendations of Bransden & Joachain and Haken & Wolf as suitable alternatives, although there is no consensus on other potential options.

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Participants have not discussed the specific content or quality of the recommended books in detail, nor have they addressed any particular limitations or prerequisites for understanding the material.

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Students enrolled in courses on Atomic and Molecular Physics or those seeking supplementary materials in this field may find this discussion helpful.

Mépris
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Hi, I am currently taking a course on Atomic and Molecular Physics, and the book for the course is https://www.amazon.com/dp/3642102972/?tag=pfamazon01-20. The course is based on this book. The Amazon link will allow one to preview the table of contents.

The school library only has copies of the book in the original German, and I'd appreciate if you could suggest some alternatives based on that. Maybe I'd be able to find them in the library.

Also, I like learning from more than one book.

Thanks!
 
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Mépris said:
Hi, I am currently taking a course on Atomic and Molecular Physics, and the book for the course is https://www.amazon.com/dp/3642102972/?tag=pfamazon01-20. The course is based on this book. The Amazon link will allow one to preview the table of contents.

The school library only has copies of the book in the original German, and I'd appreciate if you could suggest some alternatives based on that. Maybe I'd be able to find them in the library.

Also, I like learning from more than one book.

Thanks!
The following books would be reasonable alternatives.
  • Bransden B H and Joachain C J, "Physics of atoms and molecules" (Prentice Hall)
  • Haken H and Wolf H C, "The physics of atoms and quanta " (Springer-Verlag)
 
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I concur to Bransden & Joachain, both of their texts (general QM and QM for atoms and molecules) are well-written.
 
Ah, Bransden & Joachain is only available for 1 day loans (or to be read in the library). I will certainly take a look at it.

I have, however, found an English version of Haken & Wolf, and have already loaned it.

Thanks all!
 

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