| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 598 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
CRC series in pure and applied physics |
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CRC series in pure and applied physics.
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| Contents |
1. Need for quantum mechanics and its physical basis -- 2. Representation theory -- 3. Equations of motion -- 4. Problems of one-dimensional potential barriers -- 5. Bound states of simple systems -- 6. Symmetries and conservation laws -- 7. Angular momentum in quantum mechanics -- 8. Approximation methods -- 9. Quantum theory of scattering -- 10. Time-dependent perturbation methods -- 11. The three-body problem -- 12. Relativistic quantum mechanics -- 13. Quantization of radiation field -- 14. Second quantization -- 15. Epilogue |
| Summary |
NEED FOR QUANTUM MECHANICS AND ITS PHYSICAL BASIS Inadequacy of Classical Description for Small Systems Basis of Quantum Mechanics Representation of States Dual Vectors: Bra and Ket Vectors Linear Operators Adjoint of a Linear Operator Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a Linear Operator Physical Interpretation Observables and Completeness Criterion Commutativity and Compatibility of Observables Position and Momentum Commutation Relations Commutation Relation and the Uncertainty ProductAppendix: Basic Concepts in Classical MechanicsREPRESENTATION THEORY Meaning of Representation How to Set up a R |
| Notes |
Errata slip inserted |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 591) and index |
| Subject |
Quantum theory.
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Quantum Theory
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SCIENCE -- Energy.
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SCIENCE -- Mechanics -- General.
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SCIENCE -- Physics -- General.
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Quantum theory
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Singh, Surendra, 1953-
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| LC no. |
2008044066 |
| ISBN |
9781420078732 |
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1420078739 |
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