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Beautifully illustrated and engagingly written, Twelve Lectures in Quantum Mechanics presents theoretical physics with a breathtaking array of examples and anecdotes. Basdevant's style is clear and stimulating, in the manner of a brisk lecture that can be followed with ease and enjoyment. Here is a sample of the book's style, from the opening of Chapter 1: If one were to ask a passer-by to quote a great formula of physics, chances are that the answer would be 'E = mc2'!. There is no way around it: all physics is quantum, from elementary particles, to stellar physics and the Big Bang, not to mention semiconductors and solar cells.

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From the reviews: <p> This book is a transcription of the introductory lectures on quantum mechanics that Basdevant gives at Ecole Polytechnique in France. a ] The strength of the book lies in Bedevanta (TM)s obvious talent as a lecturer. He is engaging and interesting and uses a wide variety of examples and sources. a ] These are interesting lectures and would be useful to anyone interested in an advanced introduction, or a review, of the topic. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate student; faculty. (E. Kincanon, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (11), August, 2007) <p> This textbook presents theoretical physics with a breathtaking array of examples and anecdotes. The authora (TM)s style is clear and stimulating, in the manner of a brisk classroom lecture that students can follow with ease and enjoyment. The book is written in physical language, without the excessive mathematics. (Vladimir Dzhunushaliev, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1115 (17), 2007)

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