Quantum Mechanics for Tomorrow's Engineers
Published on 31. May 2023
978-1-108-90627-2 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the foundations of quantum mechanics, and explore how these principles are powering a new generation of advances in quantum engineering, in this ground-breaking undergraduate textbook. It explains physical and mathematical principles using cutting-edge electronic, optoelectronic and photonic devices, linking underlying theory with real-world applications; focuses on current technologies and avoids historic approaches, getting students quickly up-to-speed to tackle contemporary engineering challenges; provides an introduction to the foundations of quantum information, and a wealth of real-world quantum examples, including quantum well infrared photodetectors, solar cells, quantum teleportation, quantum computing, band gap engineering, quantum cascade lasers, low-dimensional materials, and van der Waals heterostructures; and includes pedagogical features such as objectives and end-of-chapter homework problems to consolidate student understanding, and solutions for instructors. Designed to inspire the development of future quantum devices and systems, this is the perfect introduction to quantum mechanics for undergraduate electrical engineers and materials scientists.
Reviews / Votes
'Kono's ten years of teaching a course to engineering undergraduates leads to an introductory book on quantum and information science with refreshing directness, which may also serve as a reference. It includes clear concepts of quantum entanglement and measurement, information theory of circuits and algorithms, and solid accounts of the quantum advantage and quantum materials.' L. J. Sham, University of California, San Diego 'This book provides the essential shortcuts for beginners to learn quantum physics that can be directly applied to the frontline research in modern quantum engineering applications. The author makes an excellent effort to balance rigor and intuition by selecting suitable pedagogical topics, while preserving the core of quantum mechanics for engineering science.' Philip Kim, Harvard University 'This well-constructed book is a valuable addition to the texts aiming to illuminate quantum mechanics for engineering students and professionals.' Anca Sala, Optics and Photonics News 'This is a very good book, one of the only few that cover the fundamentals of quantum physics and their applications, and is designed specifically for engineering students.' Sunil Mittal, Northeastern University 'The is a clearly written exposition of Quantum Mechanics with an engineering slant. The chapter on quantum information processing is very timely with the current huge interest in quantum technologies. Quantum Mechanics is made accessible by the clarity of the text and the use of engineering examples.' Gerard Edwards, Liverpool John Moores UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
File size
4,06 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-108-90627-2 (9781108906272)
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Junichiro Kono
Quantum Mechanics for Tomorrow's Engineers
Book
09/2022
Cambridge University Press
€80.50
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Content
Preface; 1. Quantum-Enabled Technologies; 2. Electronic Waves and Schroedinger's Equation; 3. Mathematical Machinery and Conceptual Foundations; 4. Basics of Quantum Information Processing; 5. Propagating Electron Waves in Engineered Potentials; 6. Light-Matter Interaction; 7. Quantum States in Technological Materials; Appendix A: Classical Mechanics of Particles; Appendix B: Classical Theory of Waves; Appendix C: Electromagnetism: Maxwell's Equations; Appendix D: Parity; Index.
