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Marcello Alonso, Henry Valk.
Quantum Mechanics: Principles and Applications.
1973

This book is generally intended for a senior or first-year graduate-level course in quantum mechanics. It has been thoroughly tested in the classroom at three major universities over a period of seven years. Its strong orientation toward application of quantal techniques, an emphasis on problem solving, and a detailed explanation of points throughout the book will appeal to the student audience.

The book is divided into three sections. The first two chapters, which comprise the initial section, provide a review of quantum concepts from intermediate quantum physics courses. The second section consists of eight chapters and constitutes a course in non-relativistic quantum mechanics. Section three provides insight into more advanced quantum theory and the elements of field theory.