Quantum Undergrad QM Textbook: Scattering, Resonances, Entanglement, Particles

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The discussion centers around finding an undergraduate-level quantum mechanics textbook that effectively covers topics such as scattering, resonances, entanglement, identical particles, and quantum electrodynamics (QED). The ideal book would combine the reference-rich content of Bransden and Joachain with the problem-solving approach found in Zettili. While Bransden and Joachain are recommended, they lack sufficient problems, and Sakurai is considered potentially too advanced for undergraduates. A notable suggestion is J. S. Townsend's "A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics," which is described as a more accessible alternative to Sakurai, featuring numerous exercises. The Townsend text is well-received and deemed a suitable choice for additional practice and insight into the course material.
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Hi everyone, I am looking for a undergrad-level QM textbook that covers most of the following topics:

Scattering
Resonances
Entanglement
Identical Particles
QED

Ideally I'm looking for a book that is a cross between the information-dense, reference-handy text of Bransden and Joachain, while having solved problems and examples like those found in Zettili. These are the topics I will be taught in school and it'd be nice to have a text from which I can get more insight/practice. The recommended texts are Bransden and Joachain/Sakurai.

B&J don't seem do much in the "problems" department and I have heard that Sakurai might be inaccessible (content-wise and problems-wise) to undegraduate students. For some reason my course doesn't give us problem sheets to work on, which kind of explains the need for problems.

Suggestions are greatly appreciated!
 
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If you think that Sakurai may be too high a level, then I definitely recommend J. S. Townsend, A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed. (University Science Books, 2012), which is a sort of "Sakurai light" and has a lot of good exercises.
 
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DrClaude said:
If you think that Sakurai may be too high a level, then I definitely recommend J. S. Townsend, A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed. (University Science Books, 2012), which is a sort of "Sakurai light" and has a lot of good exercises.

I've checked it out and it does look pretty good, thanks for the recommendation!
 
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