“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)

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics is an introduction to the power and elegance of quantum mechanics. Assuming little in the way of prior knowledge, quantum concepts are carefully and precisely presented, and explored through numerous applications and problems. Some of the more challenging aspects that are essential for a modern appreciation of the subject have been included, but are introduced and developed in the simplest way possible.

Undergraduates taking a first course on quantum mechanics will find this text an invaluable introduction to the field and help prepare them for more advanced courses.

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics:
* Starts from basics, reviewing relevant concepts of classical physics where needed.
* Motivates by considering weird behaviour of quantum particles.
* Presents mathematical arguments in their simplest form.
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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics is an introduction to the power and elegance of quantum mechanics. Assuming little in the way of prior knowledge, quantum concepts are carefully and precisely presented, and explored through numerous applications and problems.
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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.

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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics is an introduction to the power and elegance of quantum mechanics. Assuming little in the way of prior knowledge, quantum concepts are carefully and precisely presented, and explored through numerous applications and problems. Some of the more challenging aspects that are essential for a modern appreciation of the subject have been included, but are introduced and developed in the simplest way possible.

Undergraduates taking a first course on quantum mechanics will find this text an invaluable introduction to the field and help prepare them for more advanced courses.

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics:

  • Starts from basics, reviewing relevant concepts of classical physics where needed.
  • Motivates by considering weird behaviour of quantum particles.
  • Presents mathematical arguments in their simplest form.
Read more

Product details

ISBN
9780470853245
Published
2003-04-25
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight
476 gr
Height
244 mm
Width
168 mm
Thickness
15 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
288

Biographical note

A.C. Phillips, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester.