Are Coherent States the Natural Language of Quantum Theory

In the view of the author the answer to the question posed in the title is yes. However, since this opinion is offered by one who is hardly unbiased, it is appropriate that some evidence for this viewpoint be offered. This is the purpose of the present article. Our proposal is to offer various fundamental aspects of quantum theory from the perspective of a coherent-state formulation. We hope this presentation will speak for itself and incline the reader, as well, toward a positive response.

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