- The purpose of this book is to teach you how to do quantum mechanics. 2nd ed., Wiley, New York (1983), and George Arfken, Mathematical Methods for.
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This book first teaches learners how to 'do' quantum mechanics, and then provides them with a more insightful discussion of what it 'means.' Fundamental principles are covered, quantum theory presented, and special techniques developed for attacking realistic problems. The book s two-part coverage organizes topics under basic theory, and assembles an arsenal of approximati...more
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Aug 02, 2014Sanjay Gautam rated it it was ok · review of another edition
In my university it was the prescribed textbook. And, to be honest, it failed to make any impact. Although it was good in some aspects, it was insanely bad in many.
Good:
1. It does not require the mastery of advanced mathematics which makes this book suitable for beginners.
2. Its tone is informal and makes it readable.
Insanely bad:
1. Puts out the bra-ket algebra in the beginning but never uses beyond it.
2. He has given most of the necessary derivations as exercises, which makes it unsuitable for...more
Nov 11, 2015Sasha rated it it was amazingGood:
1. It does not require the mastery of advanced mathematics which makes this book suitable for beginners.
2. Its tone is informal and makes it readable.
Insanely bad:
1. Puts out the bra-ket algebra in the beginning but never uses beyond it.
2. He has given most of the necessary derivations as exercises, which makes it unsuitable for...more
Shelves: science, physics, physics-undergrad-degree, humor
May 24, 2018رحمان rated it it was amazing Shelves: physics, textbook, science, non-fiction, quantum-mechanics
I've always wanted to explore the world of quantum mechanics, so last semester I decided to take an introductory course, and I'm very glad I did. I'm still a long way from having a solid grasp on this weird and unintuitive subject, but, thanks to this textbook (and my awesome professor), I'm much more confident dealing with quantum phenomena now.
Oct 20, 2013Tom rated it it was okRecommends it for: Students with no background in classical physics and linear algebra
Update (05/15/16): tl;dr: I would give this book more stars if it is titled 'Introduction to Wave Mechanics.'
First, the good: this book doesn't require mastery of 'advanced' classical physics and math such as Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, electromagnetism, partial differential equations, linear algebra, or statistics. For example, Griffiths takes his time to explain standard deviations, separation of variables, and phase and group velocity in the beginning. This makes the book very acces...more
First, the good: this book doesn't require mastery of 'advanced' classical physics and math such as Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, electromagnetism, partial differential equations, linear algebra, or statistics. For example, Griffiths takes his time to explain standard deviations, separation of variables, and phase and group velocity in the beginning. This makes the book very acces...more
Very accessible for undergraduates, the line by line working is a bit clunky at times but great at others. I thought the introduction of the bra-ket notation was justified by the clarity it provides.
Nov 06, 2014Robert Schinaia rated it it was amazing
I used this textbook when I was taking quantum mechanics classes years ago, and it is the best textbook I have ever read. This book differs from most other quantum mechanics textbooks in that it ignores the historical development of quantum mechanics, and jumps straight into the mathematical formalism (the reader is faced with the time-dependent Schrodinger equation on the very first page!). In the first five chapters of the book, Griffiths explains the basic concepts of quantum mechanics. Chapt...more
Yeah, that's right. Five stars for the physics text book. That's how big a dork I am.
Aug 08, 2017Ryan Pennell rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book is incomplete….but that is the point. The title promises exactly what the book is in every way. If you have an good understanding of Quantum Mechanics, then this book is not for you. If you have an understanding of ordinary differential equations, a willingness to learn some partial differential equations (similar to Griffiths E&M),a working knowledge of E&M and an interest in quantum mechanics beyond a pop-sci book then this book might be perfect for you.
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May 03, 2019Brett Williams rated it it was amazing
Praise to the heavenly vault! There's no better quantum text than this. David Griffiths' book will mark his place in this world as a Master of Explaining Impossible Topics. With humor, intrigue, and adventure through the dark and creepy paths of quantum queerness, Griffiths has a rare talent (but for Atkins, I've never seen it before) for being able to match the incomprehensible microworld with neural weirdness of the macro that makes the topic comprehensible. He wonderfully prepares the student...more
Nov 19, 2017Burak rated it it was amazing
I understand the criticism of some readers towards the book, but I have looked at the alternatives offered and they did not do it for me at this stage. This book is a 'sweet spot' for me on the entire spectrum of books on the field. It is a great (sweet) first reading for many people like me, who have good technical and mathematical background (say, due to having an advanced degree in a different field), and are curious about Quantum Mechanics. Then a 'layman' introduction doesn't do it (been th...more
Dec 03, 2018Evan Schultz rated it really liked it
As advertised, this is a decent Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. The progression of ideas in the book felt straightforward and linear and as a result it was easy to follow along and comprehend.
The answers to all the questions in the book can be found readily online, which is a huge plus for anyone who is interested in working the problems in the book and making sure they are actually solving the problems correctly.
The book could have benefited from having a section in the beginning devoted to...more
The answers to all the questions in the book can be found readily online, which is a huge plus for anyone who is interested in working the problems in the book and making sure they are actually solving the problems correctly.
The book could have benefited from having a section in the beginning devoted to...more
We had this book for our quantum physics class in college, and it changed my life! Not in any significant moralistic way, but it showed me that you CAN write a good, readable, helpful textbook on a subject that is extremely hard to understand. When he came to our college as a guest speaker the undergrad physics and astronomy club hosted a pizza lunch for him in the undergrad lounge, and then we asked him if he could sign our textbooks. He was kind of shocked and asked if we would like a reading...more
All in all this is quite a good book about quantum mechanics for begginers. Everything that is covered is very well explained, and the examples all well chosen, and is organisation is logically consistent throughout the book. However, I feel that it is often incomplete, lacking further development into most topics covered, namely I wouldn't feel entirely capable of doing a physics exam with only this book as a guide, because it lacks some of the more direct applications of what he is developing....more
I'm trying to reread all my old text books, this one is a great introduction to quantum mechanics. My only issue with it is that it hardly touches projection operators, which are one of the most useful tools for problem solving in Quantum Mechanics. Turns out multiplying by 1 is far from trivial.
I will need to go back and read 4.3-4 (Angular Momentum, Spin), 9.3 (Spontaneous Emission), 10.2 (Berry's Phase) and 11.x(Scattering) because I wasn't thorough enough.
I will need to go back and read 4.3-4 (Angular Momentum, Spin), 9.3 (Spontaneous Emission), 10.2 (Berry's Phase) and 11.x(Scattering) because I wasn't thorough enough.
Jun 16, 2018Alexander Temerev rated it it was amazing
What an excellent textbook. It is accessible, but still strict enough; it gives you the understanding of the “mystery” of wavefunction collapse, and outlines the way out of it. It is impossible to learn QM with only one text book, but this one is great nonetheless.
Jan 02, 2019Kelly rated it it was amazing
The gateway book to the world of quantum mechanics, i.e. comtemparory physics.
If you want to really learn quantum mechanics, never pick this book up.
Aug 29, 2018Sean McLaughlin rated it really liked it
Good, but some of the concepts don't carry over as well to more advanced courses later.
Excellent book for beginners
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Mar 23, 2017Rizki Fitriansyah rated it it was amazing
Mar 01, 2017Mohammad Almaneea rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Exists in a state of both memorable and boring.
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Oct 22, 2011Bojan Tunguz rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Quantum Mechanics has a reputation for being one of the most esoteric topics in all of Physics. This reputation is largely well deserved, and it has it source in two aspects of Quantum Mechanics that make it particularly hard to understand. Conceptually, Quantum Mechanics puts to test some of our most deeply engrained intuitions about the Physical world. Such notions as the reality of the world apart from our attempts to observe it, causality of events, ability to measure all of relevant quantit...more
Great introductory textbook. But needs to be supplemented by something more advanced for even the upper-division undergraduate level. For example, doesn't even cover the Method of Images. (Or at least, didn't as of the 2nd Ed)
The most accessible Quantum Mechanics book out there. Although accessible, it does not simplify things on most occasions. That being said, it does present some material with less mathematical detail than other treatments, but it does so only on occasions where this will not sacrifice understanding.
The writing style of the book makes reading it a breeze as it gives you a great vibe like it's a popular science book. That means that it is well-written!
The author offers enough intuition behind the p...more
The writing style of the book makes reading it a breeze as it gives you a great vibe like it's a popular science book. That means that it is well-written!
The author offers enough intuition behind the p...more
Aug 03, 2014Anton Simakov rated it really liked it · review of another edition
According to the title the book is intended to be an introduction to quantum mechanics, but in fact it introduces the reader to wave mechanics. This is the story with many other introductory books on the subject, and as an introduction to wave mechanics this book is not that bad, although not excellent.
But wave mechanics is not the whole story: the wave function formalism is not the most fundamental one and besides it is not general. There are a lot of quantum systems the state of which can not...more
Dec 16, 2011Jonathan rated it it was ok · review of another editionBut wave mechanics is not the whole story: the wave function formalism is not the most fundamental one and besides it is not general. There are a lot of quantum systems the state of which can not...more
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This book was our set book for Quantum mechanics. Although the descriptions were good and the calculations were admittedly useful the main point against it was that a lot of the topic was relegated to the questions. But you were left entirely on your own at this point as there were no solutions to the questions (these were supplied in a separate book for academic staff only). With the result that if you couldn't answer the question you were left with a gaping hole in your knowledge and probably...more
Nov 26, 2012Martina rated it liked it
I was leisurely browsing through Griffiths the other day, only to realize that I've never reviewed it. Ah well. That's not entirely my fault, as my first quantum mechanical textbook was Sakurai, who was joined by others afterwards. Interestingly, Griffiths never got among my go-to books. That has nothing to do with the quality of the book. Introduction to quantum mechanics is a fine textbook for budding physicists, but then again, if someone has the spark in him/herself, then it doesn't matter w...more
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“But physics is like carpentry: Using the right tool makes the job easier, not more difficult, and teaching quantum mechanics without the appropriate mathematical equipment is like asking the student to dig a foundation with a screwdriver. (On the other hand, it can be tedious and diverting if the instructor feels obliged to give elaborate lessons on the proper use of each tool. My own instinct is to hand the students shovels and tell them to start digging. They may develop blisters at first, but I still think this is the most efficient and exciting way to learn.)” — 0 likes
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| Born | December 5, 1942 (age 76) |
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| Alma mater | Harvard University |
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| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | Reed College |
| Doctoral advisor | Sidney Coleman |
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David Jeffrey Griffiths (born December 5, 1942) is a U.S.physicist and educator. He worked at Reed College from 1978 through 2009, becoming the Howard Vollum Professor of Science before his retirement. He is not to be confused with the late physicist David J. Griffiths (David John Griffiths) of Oregon State University.[1]
Biography[edit]
Griffiths is a graduate of The Putney School and was trained at Harvard University (B.A., 1964; M.A., 1966; Ph.D., 1970). His doctoral work ('Covariant Approach to Massless Field Theory in the Radiation Gauge') on theoretical particle physics was supervised by Sidney Coleman. He is principally known as the author of three highly regarded textbooks for undergraduate physics students: Introduction to Elementary Particles (published in 1987, second edition published 2008), Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (published in 1995, third edition published 2018), and Introduction to Electrodynamics (published in 1981, fourth edition published in 2012). He was also the recipient of the 1997 Robert A. Millikan award reserved for 'those who have made outstanding scholarly contributions to physics education'.[2][3] In 2009 he was named a Fellow of the American Physical Society.[4]
Books[edit]
- Griffiths, David (2008). Introduction to Elementary Particles (2nd ed.). Wiley-VCH. ISBN3-527-40601-8.
- Griffiths, David (2012). Introduction to Electrodynamics (4th ed.). Addison-Wesley. ISBN0-321-85656-2.
- Griffiths, David (2004). Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (2nd ed.). Prentice Hall. ISBN0-13-111892-7.
- Griffiths, David (2012). Revolutions in Twentieth-Century Physics. Cambridge University Press. ISBN978-1-107-60217-5.[5]
The most recent edition of each book is generally regarded as a standard undergraduate text.[6]
References[edit]
- ^Landau, Rubin H. (Jan 2007). 'In Memoriam: David John Griffiths'(PDF). Oregon State U. Physics Newsletter. 1 (1). p. 2.
- ^Griffiths, David (December 1997). 'Millikan Lecture 1997: Is there a text in this class?'. American Journal of Physics. 65 (12): 1141–1143. Bibcode:1997AmJPh..65.1141G. doi:10.1119/1.18777. Retrieved 2007-05-22.
- ^List of Robert A. Millikan Award Winners at the American Association of Physics Teachers website
- ^'New APS Fellows Nominated from the Forum of Education'. APS Physics, Forum on Education. Spring 2010.
- ^Abernathy, William (Sep 2013). 'Review of Revolutions in Twentieth-Century Physics by David Griffiths'. Reed Magazine. 92 (3).
- ^'Notes from the Outside Special: Meet David J. Griffiths'(PDF). The Dilated Times: The newsletter of the Drew University Society of Physics Students. 13 (2). Spring 2003. pp. 4–5.
External links[edit]
- David Griffiths at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
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