J. J. Sakurai

This widely-regarded classic presents the major advances in the fundamentals of quantum physics. No familiarity with relativistic quantum mechanics or quantum field theory is presupposed, but the reader is assumed to be familiar with non-relativistic quantum mechanics, classical thermodynamics and classical mechanics. …

This best-selling classic sets the standard for the quantum mechanics physics market. It provides a graduate-level, non-historical, modern introduction of quantum mechanical concepts for first year graduate students. The author was a noted theorist in particle theory, and was well renowned in his area of expertise. …