Mathematics for Quantum Mechanics: An Introductory Survey of Operators, Eigenvalues, and Linear Vector Spaces (Dover Books on Mathematics)

This book is a little gem! The conversational tone is a surprising contrast to Jackson's "Classical Electrodymanics".This compact text pairs well with one's favorite tome of Mathematical Methods; it's elaborates what you *really* need to master in order to study Quantum Mechanics.It is missing a Chapter 6 titled "Green Functions" covering their use in solving boundary-value and scattering problems ("Classical Electrodynamics", again) and in Quantum Mechanics. (We only need a Delorean, Flux Capacitor & 2.21GW!)

Great book for obtaining/reviewing the math skills needed for quantum mechanics. I love the message: the mathematics needed for quantum mechanics is relevant for many areas of classical physics. In fact, the math was mostly developed in the context of classical physics, enabling quantum mechanics to develop at a remarkable pace once the concepts were discovered. For $10, it's a great deal for anyone learning quantum mechanics.

A dream book for a pure mathematician and theoretical physicist. This was ordered for someone else but they were very happy with the content and price point!

nice book.. recommended ...

The text presumes considerable knowledge of rather advanced mathematics.

The book states that it is an introductory survey. If your definition of introductory is a very high level listing of the theory and equations with no examples and little context or description, then this will meet your expectations. Money would be much more well spent getting a decent math textbook.

I know the Math of QM, and this book didn't properly explain any of it. Its a waste of money and time.

Unless you have many, many years of advanced mathematics under your belt don't bother. Also, there are no examples actually pertaining to QM.

I learned from Sommerfeld and Landau to always get done with the math first. This serves this purpose well.

This book is a really good summary of the mathematics you sould know if you want to start studying quantum mechanics. However, it is no recommended for early undergrads.

Would be even better if there was a glossary.

Some may be discouraged due to the authors other work, but in my opinion his writing style here is more akin to Griffiths than himself in “Classical Electrodynamics”.However, this “introduction” serves better as a reference guide or refresher, as many things might be difficult if it is one’s first introduction to the material.Though, in my opinion, still five stars.

It's a good book for review of concepts. It is given that you ought to know some of the material in order to understand it properly. I would recommend it for a senior undergraduate.