Quantum Mechanics Non-Relativistic Theory, Third Edition: Volume 3
Quantum Mechanics Non-Relativistic Theory, Third Edition: Volume 3
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This edition has been completely revised to include some 20% of new material. Important recent developments such as the theory of Regge poles are now included. Many problems with solutions have been added to those already contained in the book.
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If you study on your own (and you should!), there is no better companion. Landau’s (and Lifshitz’) knack for developing simultaneously the mathematics and the physics of quantum mechanics reaches here unprecedent levels. Both the theory and the applications are masterfully developed. The chapters on angular momentum, with the definitive introduction to, and application of, spinors, the study of symmetry, including a very lucid introduction to group theory, the treatment of the Thomas-Fermi atomic model, of the Periodic Table, the incredible appendix on the so-called special functions… On retrospect I realize I have been reading this book since it first appeared in English, always learning, always delighted with it.
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This is the Volume 3 of the famous Course of Theoretical Physics by L. D. Landau and E. M. Lifshitz. All serious students of theoretical physics must possess the ten volumes of this excellent Course, which cover in detail and rigour practically all the branches of theoretical physics. The Volume 3 treats the subject of non-relativistic quantum mechanics. It contains a large amount of subjects, is very detailed, rigorous, and contain topics not usually found in other textbooks, such as for example the theory of symmetry, the quantum mechanics of polyatomic molecules and topics relating to the nuclear structure. It still contains a mathematical appendice on special functions used in quantum mechanics, which makes the book practically self contained. No better textbook on quantum mechanics can be recommended to the physicists. Certainly the best book of all time on quantum mechanics!
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This whole series is excellent however, I must warn those of you who have little prior mathematics/physics experience–this is not for you! For everyone else, this is a gem of a series.
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Landau was a great teacher. The whole series is perfectly organized and the material is divided into pieces of reasonable size which can be swallowed one after another. The reader can appreciate the beauty of every single piece of knowledge. I recommend this series especially to those readers who already have some general knowledge of maths and physics and who are able to study for themselves; it is also a very useful reference for professionals. The volume on quantum mechanics has taught me a lot about the structure of nuclei, atoms and molecules (in fact also about the chemistry) – and also about the symmetries and the special functions encountered in the field of quantum mechanics. Feynman’s lectures on physics are also great (albeit alternative) but the course of Landau and Lifshitz is a standard for anyone looking for the best presentation of physics by 1960s.
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Superb exposition. Detailed, all-encompassing & (surprise !)- deep. Pedagogically seductive, intellectually satisfying, philosophically thought provoking. A step-by-step sprawl, contains vast material not usually found in other textbooks (or, if found, clumsily presented). Being a blend of intuition and rigor, this is the book to learn Quantum Mechanics from & to revisit it when in quantum dire strait.
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How should one teach undergraduate QM? Do you skip straight to spin without the requisite backing in the Dirac equation, as in Sakurai? Do you stick with PDEs and the superposition principle, as in Griffiths? Do you take Bohm’s approach and write reams of explanatory philosophical text? Or Liboff and lose the flavor altogether? There doesn’t appear to be a single book approachable to undergrads that works for QM the same way Griffiths works for E&M.
Oh but there is. This book.
For example, Sakurai approaches perturbation theory with ‘complementary projection operators’; the purpose seems to be to stay within his notation at the cost of clarity. Landau does all of perturbation theory in three pages. He covers a range of material as wide as Baym’s lectures (your average QM book never mentions, say, molecules), does so in a timeless notation without a learning curve, and retains the clarity and ‘physics-ness’ characteristic of this series. And his ‘problems’ are publishable.
It is, unreservedly, the best undergrad QM text.
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I’ve read this book 5 years ago and still use it sometimes today. One more time L.D. Landau tells us about how to get a firm grasp on Physics: first, learn something about more advanced mathematical methods you will need, and try to master them, then use them to derive in few pages the Physics you were used to derive, on a confused way, in lots of pages. Simply said: try to derive things from a unified point of view, with as few basic (but powerful) concepts as you can. Or, say it in a different way, use the right instruments, everytime ! I’d recommend this book to everyone who wants to gain a deeper and original understanding of the subject: you will find everything you need inside it. Some of the insights I’ve particularly appreciated: chapter V, VI, VII (the best treatment I’ve found of WKB method in QM), XVII. A good idea, if one wants to use it for a first grasp/course on QM is to use it together with another book: I’d recommend J. Sakurai, W. Greiner (vol. I+II), F. Schwabl, or S. Gasiorowicz (be careful using the latter if you’re studying to be a physicist some day: Gasiorowicz can be very helpful for an introduction to basic aspects of QM, chapters 1-5, but close the book once you have finished chapter 6 !).
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this is very great theoretical quantum book. Although you cannot start learning quantum mechanics from this book, But for extended theoretical studies, in the concept of quantum mechanics in general, and also in specific fields. I recommend this book. This book is number 5 of my quantum books, it is so far the most consistent, but I understand also this is because quantum is not a strange subject to me any more. I really recommended for graduate students, or undergraduates who have good understanding of the mathematical calculation for basic quantum.
great book after all.
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If one wants to understand Quantum Mechanics then she or he should read this book.
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This is a great book to reference if you already have some mastery of Quantum Mechanics. Does not who any math, but has many illustrating and difficult examples.