| View Larger Image | Quantum Mechanics (2 vol. set) | Paperbackby Claude Cohen-Tannoudji (Author), Bernard Diu (Author), Frank Laloe (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Wiley-Interscience | | Page Count: | 1,524 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 06, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 126,491th |
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Product Description
This didactically unrivalled textbook and timeless reference by Nobel Prize Laureate Claude Cohen-Tannoudji separates essential underlying principles of quantum mechanics from specific applications and practical examples and deals with each of them in a different section. Chapters emphasize principles; complementary sections supply applications. The book provides a qualitative introduction to quantum mechanical ideas; a systematic, complete and elaborate presentation of all the mathematical tools and postulates needed, including a discussion of their physical content and applications. The book is recommended on a regular basis by lecturers of undergraduate courses. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 40 reviews)
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Hard to beat by LB (New York, NY)  5 Stars
March 01, 2009
This is probably the best book on quantum mechanics ever written, from a pedagogical standpoint. It leaves no stones unturned. Cohen works out tons of examples in exquisite details, like no one does. His presentation style is clear and complete. He makes extensive use of perturbation theory, so if you read this book, you will become an expert at it. He covers atoms, molecules, solids, gases, I don't see what else could be included in an introductory text. This book really show his mastery of the topic. My only complaint is that the book is rather long, the discussions are long, and it's not a quick read. But I don't think this was the intent when he wrote it. He meant it as a comprehensive introduction, and he did a great job at it. 5 stars. I would give 6 stars if I could. Another possible complaint is that the book doesn't cover 2nd quantization, but this is almost never done in an introductory book anyways, so this is not a valid complaint either. A 3rd complaint is the book doesn't cover path integrals, but again, this is never considered introductory material and therefore is normally left out of an introductory exposition. For those topics not covered, excellent textbooks already exist (for example, Cohen-Tannoudji's books on quantum electrodynamics, or any of the recent books on condensed matter field theory will cover the above-mentioned topics)
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poor packaging, ok book by beladee  2 Stars
October 24, 2008
I was disappointed with the packaging they sent the book in. It was only wrapped in paper on two ends, and the paper had ripped open so the book was barely in its package by the time it showed up in my mailbox. Somehow, the book was still in decent shape despite its packaging.
The book itself is highly technical, not a very easy read, but very thorough in dealing with the many facets of quantum mechanics.
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quantum mechanics 2 Vol. set by Nathan Francis Klessig  1 Stars
September 28, 2008
I chose not to rate this product It was received in like used condition even though it was wrapped in plastic. it was litterally crammed into packaging that was barely big enough to hold it. that packaging was simple a brown envelope when I received the book there were some gouges in the packaging and the book had gouges in the edges of it that extended into the chapters of the book itself.
I am very dissatisfied with this product and will avoid amazon in the future.
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Quantum Mechanics, Volume 1 by B. Dui, Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Bernard Diu by Melissa M. Maximowicz 5 Stars
March 14, 2008
The service was very good and swift. The book was in excellent condition. Thank you.
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THE Quantum Mechanics Reference by A. Russ 5 Stars
November 26, 2007
If you're looking for a one-stop reference for your physics library, this is it. Complements ANY textbook, in fact it stands on its own better than any other quantum mechanics textbook that I've used so far (Including Sakurai, Bransden-Joachain, Gasiorowizc, Griffiths). The notation is convenient and easy, worked out "compliments" show you how to apply concepts and build your problem solving skills. Even as just a casual read on subjects you may not have been exposed to yet/ever, this text is great. I had this text recommended to me by basically every grad student and professor I've talked to, and I can now recommend it myself.
That said, many complaints I've read here have a common thread. This is not meant (at least it shouldn't be meant) as an undergraduate text. It definitely assumes at least a moderate understanding of underlying principles, although you don't have to be a genius either. I would never recommend this to an undergraduate student until you have been exposed to at least 2 semesters of the introductory stuff. Period.
Buy this book if you're looking for a one-stop quantum mechanics reference, for your graduate studies.
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