Quantum physics and quantum mechanics

[Luke77]

Hey everyone,

I know that quantum mechanics is a sub topic of quantum physics and is the most general also, but I'm having trouble finding an article that is recent, detailed, and accurate. So if you guys could explain the basics and go into detail when you feel necessary. Thanks.

 

[tiny-tim]

i thought they were different names for the same thing?

 

[Luke77]

i thought they were different names for the same thing?

Quantum mechanics is one field in quantum physics.

 

[bhobba]

Usually the two are used interchangeably but I suppose the word mechanics means it doesn't strictly apply to Quantum Field Theory which is part of quantum physics. However I suggest you become conversant with plain QM before venturing into that domain.

If you want to learn plain QM I suggest starting with two books -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071455469/?tag=pfamazon01-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0674843924/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Thanks
Bill

 

[Luke77]

Thanks Bill!