An introduction to quantum theory /

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"Version: 20170102"--Title page verso.Includes bibliographical references.Preface -- part I. Fundamentals -- 1. The classical state -- 2. Origins of quantum mechanics -- 3. The wave-like behavior of electrons -- 4. The quantum state -- 5. Dynamics of the quantum state -- 6. Energy and uncertainty -- 7. Operators and observationspart II. Exact solutions -- 8. Rectangular potentials -- 9. The harmonic oscillator -- 10. Symmetry and degeneracy -- 11. Angular momentum -- 12. The hydrogen atompart III. Aspects of spin -- 13. Electron spin -- 14. The addition of angular momentum -- 15. Identical particles -- 16. Live wires and dead starspart IV. Approximation methods -- 17. Time-independent perturbation theory -- 18. Time-dependent potentials -- 19. Atoms and light -- 20. The WKB approximation -- 21. The variational method -- 22. Scattering theorypart V. Advanced topics -- 23. Bras and kets, and canonical quantization -- 24. Entangled states -- 25. The interpretations of quantum mechanics -- 26. The Feynman path integral -- 27. A glimpse of quantum field theory.Written in a lucid and engaging style, the author takes readers from an overview of classical mechanics and the historical development of quantum theory through to advanced topics. The mathematical aspects of quantum theory necessary for a firm grasp of the subject are developed in the early chapters, but an effort is made to motivate that formalism on physical grounds. Including animated figures and their respective Mathematica(R) codes, this book provides a complete and comprehensive text for students in physics, maths, chemistry and engineering needing an accessible introduction to quantum mechanics.Advanced undergraduate and early graduate students in physics.Also available in print.Mode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.Jeff Greensite is a Professor of Physics at San Francisco State University with interests in theoretical high-energy physics, lattice gauge theory, quantum gravity, and string theory.Title from PDF title page (viewed on March 2, 2017).

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1 online resource (various pagings) :illustrations (some color).

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English

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9780750311670

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Quantum theory.
Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field
SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory.

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