Description
Book SynopsisIntroduction 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.
Trade Review“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)
Table of ContentsForeword.
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.
