
An Introduction to Quantum Physics
Nelson Thornes Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 30. November 1979
Book
Paperback/Softback
692 pages
978-0-7487-4078-9 (ISBN)
Description
Provides comprehensive coverage of all the fundamentals of quantum physics. Full mathematical treatments are given. Uses examples from different areas of physics to demonstrate how theories work in practice. Text derived from lectures delivered at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 45 mm
Weight
1022 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7487-4078-9 (9780748740789)
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Content
PREFACE, LEARNING AIDS FOR QUANTUM PHYSICS, 1 Simple models of the atom, 2 The wave properties of particles, 3 Wave-particle duality and bound states, 4 Solutions of Schrodinger's equation in one dimension, 5 Further applications of Schrodinger's equation, 6 Photons and quantum states, 7 Quantum amplitudes and state vectors, 8 The time dependence of quantum states, 9 Particle scattering and barrier penetration, 10 Angular momentum, 11 Angular momentum of atomic systems, 12 Quantum states of three-dimensional systems, 13 Identical particles and atomic structure, 14 Radiation by atoms, BIBLIOGRAPHY, ANSWERS TO EXERCISES, SELECTED PHYSICAL CONSTANTS AND CONVERSION FACTORS, INDEX