The distinction is sometimes made to distinguish normal quantum mechanics (which does not incorporate special relativity) and quantum field theory (relativistic quantum mechanics).

Since we know special relativity is correct it is the relativistic form of quantum mechanics which is true, but non-relativistic quantum mechanics is still used, because it is a good approximation at low energies and it is much simpler.

Physics students typically study regular quantum mechanics before moving on to quantum field theory.

International Journal of Quantum Chemistry was created in 1967.

Richard M Sillitto has written:

'Non-relativistic quantum mechanics, an introduction' -- subject(s): Quantum theory

H. H. Greenwood has written:

'Computing methods in quantum organic chemistry' -- subject(s): Data processing, Organic Chemistry, Quantum chemistry

Saul T. Epstein has written:

'The variation method in quantum chemistry' -- subject(s): Calculus of variations, Quantum chemistry