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I have already studied quantum mechanics (Sakurai and Bransden Atomic/Molecular physics ) and all the relevant quantum field theory (Weinberg I + II, Schwartz and Birrell-Davies).

I'm searching for some references about advanced topics of quantum mechanics, in particular the reference should treat:

Entanglement

Decoherence

Open Quantum Systems

Quantum Information

Quantum Thermodynamics would be a nice extra

Note: i'm NOT searching for books about Quantum computation and similar, i'm not interested in the computational aspects of it, just on the foundamental concepts.

Both books and lecture notes are welcome, but books are preferred

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For advanced topics in Quantum Mechanics such as Entanglement, Decoherence, Open Quantum Systems, and Quantum Information, consider specialized books focusing on these topics, particularly those that do not concentrate on computational aspects but rather on foundational concepts.

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Advanced Quantum Mechanics References

Considering your extensive background in quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, you seem to be ready for more specialized topics. For Entanglement, Decoherence, Open Quantum Systems, and Quantum Information, I recommend looking into books like "Quantum Entanglement and Information Processing" by Daniel Esteve et al., which addresses many of these concepts. Additionally, for Quantum Thermodynamics, exploring "Quantum Thermodynamics: An introduction to the thermodynamics of quantum information" by Jochen Gemmer, et. al. might provide the advanced content you are seeking. As you are not interested in the computational aspects, books that focus on the foundational concepts of these topics will be particularly useful in expanding your theoretical understanding.

Quantum Mechanics as a discipline is vital for understanding the motion of subatomic particles and their energy interactions in discrete quantities, or quanta. Your previous study in this area serves as a strong foundation for exploring these more advanced and nuanced aspects of the field.

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