Quantum Mechanics: A Concise Introduction

Quantum mechanics is introduced in a readable and serious manner,using mathematics to describe the most profound results. It covers the history,magical quantum world,classic mechanics,quantum computing,and quantum communications. It is a good reference for students in physics,helping them to develop a solid understanding of the basics and discussing quantum entanglement and quantum information.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Quantum mechanics is a complex and fascinating branch of physics that delves into the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels. In this comprehensive textbook, readers are provided with a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the subject. Written in a readable and serious manner, the book aims to present the beauty and magic of quantum mechanics to the mass public. At the same time, it employs mathematics to describe the most profound results in this field.

To strike a balance between these two aspects, the book assumes that readers are familiar with high-school mathematics and provides only the necessary advanced mathematics required for understanding quantum mechanics. The book begins by covering the history of quantum mechanics, providing a foundation for the subsequent chapters. It then delves into the magical quantum world, introducing concepts such as quantum states living in Hilbert space, indistinguishable particles, linear superposition, Heisenberg's uncertainty relations, quantum entanglement, Bell's inequality, quantum energy levels, Schrödinger's cat, and many-worlds theory.

In addition to comparing quantum mechanics with classic physics, the book also covers classical mechanics before introducing quantum mechanics. This helps readers to better understand the foundations upon which quantum mechanics is built. Finally, the book briefly covers quantum computing and quantum communications, highlighting their potential applications in various fields.

This textbook is not only useful for readers of other majors but also serves as a valuable resource for students in physics. It helps physics students develop a solid understanding of the basics of quantum mechanics, preventing them from getting lost in solving the Schrödinger equation. Moreover, the book discusses quantum entanglement and quantum information, topics that are often overlooked in traditional quantum mechanics textbooks.

The Foreword to this book is written by Frank Wilczek, a Nobel Laureate in physics, 2004. The translation of the original Chinese edition was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, ensuring that the book reads stylistically d.

In conclusion, this textbook provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to quantum mechanics, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in exploring the fascinating world of quantum physics.

Weight: 514g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811976254
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023