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Quantum Mechanics 6th edition


Quantum Mechanics 6th edition

Paperback by Rae, Alastair I. M. (Birmingham University, UK); Napolitano, Jim

Quantum Mechanics

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ISBN:
9781482299182
Publication Date:
15 Dec 2015
Edition/language:
6th edition / English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:
CRC Press Inc
Pages:
440 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 13 May 2024
Quantum Mechanics

Description

A Thorough Update of One of the Most Highly Regarded Textbooks on Quantum Mechanics Continuing to offer an exceptionally clear, up-to-date treatment of the subject, Quantum Mechanics, Sixth Edition explains the concepts of quantum mechanics for undergraduate students in physics and related disciplines and provides the foundation necessary for other specialized courses. This sixth edition builds on its highly praised predecessors to make the text even more accessible to a wider audience. It is now divided into five parts that separately cover broad topics suitable for any general course on quantum mechanics. New to the Sixth Edition Three chapters that review prerequisite physics and mathematics, laying out the notation, formalism, and physical basis necessary for the rest of the book Short descriptions of numerous applications relevant to the physics discussed, giving students a brief look at what quantum mechanics has made possible industrially and scientifically Additional end-of-chapter problems with different ranges of difficulty This exemplary text shows students how cutting-edge theoretical topics are applied to a variety of areas, from elementary atomic physics and mathematics to angular momentum and time dependence to relativity and quantum computing. Many examples and exercises illustrate the principles and test students' understanding.

Contents

Waves, Electromagnetism, and the Limits of Classical Physics: The Physics and Mathematics of Waves. Maxwell's Equation and Electromagnetic Waves. Particle Mechanics, Relativity, and Photons. The Early Development of Quantum Mechanics. Elementary Wave Mechanics: The One-Dimensional Schrodinger Equations. The Three-Dimensional Schrodinger Equations. Formal Foundations: The Basic Postulates of Quantum Mechanics. Angular Momentum I. Angular Momentum II. Time-Independent Perturbation Theory and the Variational Principle. Extensions and Approximation Schemes: Time Dependence. Scattering. Many-Particle Systems. Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. Advanced Topics: Quantum Information. The Conceptual Problems of Quantum Mechanics.

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