Undergrad QM Textbook: Scattering, Resonances, Entanglement, Particles

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The discussion focuses on finding an undergraduate-level quantum mechanics (QM) textbook that effectively covers scattering, resonances, entanglement, identical particles, and quantum electrodynamics (QED). Participants recommend J. S. Townsend's "A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed." as a suitable alternative to Sakurai, which may be too advanced for undergraduates. The need for a text that balances reference material with solved problems is emphasized, with Bransden and Joachain noted for their information density but lack of exercises.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of quantum mechanics fundamentals
  • Familiarity with scattering theory
  • Knowledge of quantum entanglement concepts
  • Basic grasp of quantum electrodynamics (QED)
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  • Research "A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed." by J. S. Townsend
  • Explore problem sets and exercises in quantum mechanics
  • Investigate the content of Sakurai's quantum mechanics textbook
  • Review Bransden and Joachain for reference material
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Undergraduate students in physics, educators seeking supplemental materials, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of quantum mechanics through practical problem-solving.

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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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