QM Text with many worked examples

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The discussion revolves around finding a quantum mechanics (QM) text that includes numerous worked examples, exercises, and a solutions manual. Participants share their experiences and recommendations for resources that could aid in self-study, particularly for someone with a background in mathematics and theoretical physics.

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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant is currently using Griffiths and seeks additional resources with many problems to solve and access to solutions.
  • Another participant recommends Schaum's outlines, specifically noting that their QM book is of good quality despite some being less useful.
  • Practical Quantum Mechanics by Siegfried Flugge is suggested as a potential resource.
  • A set of lecture notes by Prof. John Norbury is mentioned, which follows Griffiths and includes many problems with complete solutions, aimed at an undergraduate level.
  • A participant expresses interest in the Norbury notes but encounters an issue with missing diagrams in the downloaded files.
  • Another participant suggests contacting Norbury to request a PDF version that includes the diagrams.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share various recommendations for QM texts, but there is no consensus on a single best resource. The discussion includes both agreement on the usefulness of certain texts and unresolved issues regarding the accessibility of materials.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note limitations in the resources mentioned, such as missing diagrams in the Norbury notes, which may affect their usability.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals studying quantum mechanics, particularly those seeking self-study materials with worked examples and solutions, may find this discussion beneficial.

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I'm looking for a text with loads of worked examples , plenty of exercises,
and since I'm working alone , a solutions manual - or some access to the answers - is vital.
Currently working Griffiths.
The only way to master this demon is by doing dozens of problems.
Any suggestions appreciated.

[ My background is primary degree in maths.+ masters in theoretical physics BUT 40 years ago.my ambition is to "understand" QED/QFT before I <d|I|e> ]
 
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Although many of Schaum's outlines are worthless, their QM book is quite good. You might want to look at that.
 
Practical Quantum Mechanics, by Siegfried Flugge
 
There is an excellent set of lecture notes by Prof. John Norbury on both quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. These are freely available online. Just google norbury+physics.
In the quantum mechanics lecture notes he essentially follows Griffiths' book but there are a lot of problems and complete solutions to them.
Moreover, these are written at an undergraduate level, so are relatively easy to understand.
 
Thanks for the suggestions
The Norbury notes look very interesting , however the diagrams are missing
when I unzip the .rar files. Any ideas how to fix this?
 
Unfortunately that's a problem and I don't know a way out.
Maybe you could email Norbury and request him to send a pdf with diagrams.
 

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