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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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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. 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. 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.
Author Biography
A.C. Phillips, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester.
Table of Contents
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.
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)
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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.
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?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)
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"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)
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"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)
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A concise and modern introduction, covering the essentials of the subject. Carefully presents mathematical arguments in their simplest form. Assumes little in the way of prior knowledge. Plenty of worked examples and end of chapter problems. New title in the highly respected Manchester Physics Series.
Details ISBN0470853247 Author A.C. Phillips Short Title INTRO TO QUANTUM MECHANICS Series Manchester Physics Series Language English ISBN-10 0470853247 ISBN-13 9780470853245 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 530.12 Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Residence ENK Affiliation The Univ. of Manchester University of Manchester University of Manches Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780470853245 Series Number 40 UK Release Date 2003-04-25 NZ Release Date 2003-04-25 US Release Date 2003-04-25 Pages 288 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2003-04-25 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9780470853238 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2003-04-24 We've got this
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