Which Textbooks Complement Griffiths for Learning Quantum Mechanics?

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The discussion centers on seeking additional resources to better understand quantum physics, particularly the topics covered in chapters 4 and 5 of David J. Griffiths' textbook, which include the Schrödinger equation in spherical coordinates, the hydrogen atom, angular momentum, spin, and identical particles. A recommendation is made for Zettilli's textbook, emphasizing that working through its problems will solidify understanding of key concepts like separation of variables and Frobenius' method. Additionally, McQuarrie's and Atkins' books are suggested as useful supplementary materials, despite not being specifically tailored for graduate-level physics.
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I am currently trying to learn quantum physics using David J. Griffiths textbook. However, in chapter 4 and 5 he lost me a little. I would prefer a textbooks that handholds me through solving the PDE's rather than just giving me the solutions.
The topic of these chapters are:
QM in three dimensions (Schrodinger equation in spherical coordinates, the hydrogen atom, angular momentum, spin)
Identical particles (two particle system, atoms, solids, quantum statistical mechanics )

any tips? Maybe a mathematics or physics textbook to complement this?
 
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You won't need anything else. If you work through all the problems in chapters 6,7, and 8 of Zettilli, you will know separation of variables and Frobenius' method for Schrodinger's equation, angular momentum/CG coefficients, and identical particles like the back of your hand.
 
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I actually used Molecular Quantum Mechanics by Atkins as the backup. I liked it so much that soon Griffiths became the backup. :D

I'd recommend you to go through McQuarrie's or Atkins' books even though they aren't for proper physics grads.
 
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