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Lectures on Quantum Theory, cheap new, used books  Lectures on Quantum Theory: Mathematical and Structural Foundations
Author: C J Isham  
ISBN: 1860940013   /   Paperback
Publisher: Imperial College Press   /   1995-09-01
List Price: £14.00
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Very good introduction to the mathematical structure of qm.     
This is NOT a standard introduction to quantum mechanics, i.e. you will not learn how to use it in practical situations.

It is about the mathematical structure, and how it differs from the classical one. In respect to this there are really some very original and authentic ideas in it, that you will not find in any other book, e.g. the kochen-specker theorem is put in a very clear perspective.

Personally I found it a pity that he waisted half of his book on the easy mathematics of vector spaces, but if you are new to the subject, it seems well explained. Also he avoided touching the harder mathematics. Gleason's theorem (the most important theorem for the qm structure) is only touched. I also skipped the philosopical pages when reading.

But anybody who is interested in the math. struct. of physics SHOULD buy this book because of the rich ideas you will find in it.

Beautifully written and quite indispensible     
Elementary wave mechanics is built into the more abstract formalism of quantum theory proper. Although the treatment is fairly rigorous, the writing is so clear and elegant that the mathematics never obscures the physical motivation. Interesting comparisons are drawn between the logical structures of classical and quantum physics. I would challenge any physicist not to learn something from this book. A first-class introduction to quantum theory.
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