Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, Third Edition is a clear and detailed introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications in chemistry and physics. All required math is clearly explained, including intermediate steps in derivations, and concise review of the math is included in the text at appropriate points. Most of the elementary quantum mechanical models—including particles in boxes, rigid rotor, harmonic oscillator, barrier penetration, hydrogen atom—are clearly and completely presented. Applications of these models to selected “real world topics are also included. This new edition includes many new topics such as band theory and heat capacity of solids, spectroscopy of molecules and complexes (including applications to ligand field theory), and small molecules of astrophysical interest. Accessible style and colorful illustrations make the content appropriate for professional researchers and students alike Presents results of quantum mechanical calculations that can be performed with readily available software Provides exceptionally clear discussions of spin-orbit coupling and group theory, and comprehensive coverage of barrier penetration (quantum mechanical tunneling) that touches upon hot topics, such as superconductivity and scanning tunneling microscopy Problems given at the end of each chapter help students to master concepts
The text is accessible to students with at least one semester of prior exposure to quantum (or "modern") physics and includes over a hundred engaging end-of-chapter "Projects" that make the book suitable for either a traditional classroom ...
In classical mechanics these primitive concepts are time, and points in three-dimensional Euclidean space. In terms of these, Newton's equations give unequivocal definitions of such concepts as momentum and force, which had only been ...
This book is a textbook for upper undergraduate physics and electronic engineering students. This book presents a comprehensive course of quantum mechanics for undergraduate and graduate students.
This book focuses on analyzing the underlying principles of quantum mechanics and explaining the conceptual and theoretical underpinning of quantum mechanics.
This book contains discussions of radiation theory, quantum statistics and the many-body problem, and more advanced topics in collision theory. It is intended as a text for a first-year graduate quantum mechanics course.
This book is an introduction to the two closely related subjects of quantum optics and quantum information.
This is a self-contained student-friendly introduction to the key concepts of quantum chemistry. The math is developed as needed and motivated by the concepts themselves. (Midwest).
Explore the relationship between quantum mechanics and information-age applications This volume takes an altogether unique approach to quantum mechanics.
This book is Open Access under a CC BY licence. This book studies the foundations of quantum theory through its relationship to classical physics.
This text shows that insights in quantum physics can be obtained by exploring the mathematical structure of quantum mechanics.