Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Published on 20. May 2013
288 pages
978-1-118-72325-8 (ISBN)
Description
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics is an introduction to the powerand elegance of quantum mechanics. Assuming little in the way ofprior knowledge, quantum concepts are carefully and preciselypresented, and explored through numerous applications and problems.Some of the more challenging aspects that are essential for amodern appreciation of the subject have been included, but areintroduced and developed in the simplest way possible.
Undergraduates taking a first course on quantum mechanics will findthis text an invaluable introduction to the field and help preparethem for more advanced courses.
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics:
* Starts from basics, reviewing relevant concepts of classicalphysics where needed.
* Motivates by considering weird behaviour of quantumparticles.
* Presents mathematical arguments in their simplest form.
Reviews / Votes
"This review has long felt that the current selection of books lack rigor and do not address thoroughly enough how quantum is fundamentally done; this one does a good job...recommended." (Choice, Vol. 41, No. 5, January 2004)More details
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A.C. Phillips, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester.
Content
Foreword.
Editor's preface to the Manchester Physics Series.
Author's Preface.
Chapter 1. Planck's Constant in Action.
Chapter 2. The Schrodinger Equation.
Chapter 3. Position and Momentum.
Chapter 4. Energy and Time.
Chapter 5. Square Wells and Barriers.
Chapter 6. The Harmonic Oscillator.
Chapter 7. Observables and Operators.
Chapter 8. Angular Momentum.
Chapter 9. The Hydrogen Atom.
Chapter 10. Identical Particles.
Atoms.
Hints to Selected problems.
Further reading.
Index.
Physical constants and conversion factors.
