Quantum Physics

ISBN-13: 9780471057000 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 352 str.

Stephen Gasiorowicz

Opis

Balances mathematical discussions with physical discussions.
* Derivations are complete and the theory is applied whenever possible.
* Gasiorowicz is a world class researcher in quantum physics.

Spis treści

The Emergence of Quantum Physics.

Wave Particle Duality, Probability, and the Schrödinger Equation.

Eigenvalues, Eigenfunctions, and the Expansion Postulate.

One–Dimensional Potentials.

The General Structure of Wave Mechanics.

Operator Methods in Quantum Mechanics.

Angular Momentum.

The Schrödinger Equation in Three Dimensions and the Hydrogen Atom.

Matrix Representation of Operators.

Spin.

Time–Independent Perturbation Theory.

The Real Hydrogen Atom.

Many Particle Systems.

About Atoms and Molecules.

Time–Dependent Perturbation Theory.

The Interaction of Charged Particles with the Electromagnetic Field.

Radiative Decays.

Selected Topics on Radiation.

Collision Theory.

Entanglement and Its Implications.

Physical Constants.

References.

Index.