David Park

Introduction to the Quantum Theory (eBook, ePUB)

Third Edition

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

More than a chance to gain new insights into physics, this book offers students the opportunity to look at what they already know about the subject in an improved way. Geared toward upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, this self-contained first course in quantum mechanics consists of two parts: the first covers basic theory, and the second part presents selected applications. Numerous problems of varying difficulty examine not only the steps of the proofs but also related ideas.
Starting with an introduction that ventures beyond classical physics, the first part examines the physical content of the wave function; general principles; physics in one dimension; hermitian operators, symmetry, and angular momentum; and systems in two and three dimensions. Additional topics include approximate methods of calculation; the theory of scattering; spin and isospin; questions of physical meaning; electromagnetic radiation; systems containing identical particles; and classical dynamics and Feynman's construction.
Focusing on applications, the second part explores the theory of alpha decay; electrons in a periodic lattice; the hydrogen spectrum; the helium atom; interatomic forces; the neutron-proton interaction; and the quark model of baryons.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Guilford Publications
• Seitenzahl: 624
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780486137766
• Artikelnr.: 39472721

Inhaltsangabe

Prefaces To the Student Part I. Theory 1. Beyond Classical Physics 2. The
Physical Content of the Wave Function 3. General Principles 4. Physics in
One Dimension 5. Hermitian Operators, Symmetry, and Angular Momentum 6.
Systems in Two and Three Dimensions 7. Approximate Methods of Calculation
8. The Theory of Scattering 9. Spin and Isospin 10. Questions of Physical
Meaning 11. Electromagnetic Radiation 12. Systems Containing Identical
Particles 13. Classical Dynamics and Feynman's Construction II.
Applications 14. The Theory of Alpha Decay 15. Electrons in a Periodic
Lattice 16. The Hydrogen Spectrum 17. The Helium Atom 18. Interactive
Forces 19. The Neutron-Proton Interaction 20. The Quark Model of Baryons
Ten Good Books on Quantum Mechanics Appendixes 1. Mathematical Aids 2.
Fourier Integrals and Completeness Relations 3. Spherical Harmonics and
Angular Functions 4. Outline of Electromagnetic Theory 5. Numerical
Integration 6. Notation 7. Values of Physical Constants Index