Quantum Mechanics: Formalism, Methodologies, and Applications

Quantum Mechanics is a book that introduces fundamental principles of quantum theory and provides an early introduction to Feynman path integrals and geometric phase. It aims to equip readers with effective methodologies for challenging applications in atomic, molecular, and optical sciences, condensed matter and nuclear physics, and introductory quantum information processing and computing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 500 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Quantum Mechanics is a captivating subject that captivates both graduate students and researchers, equipping them with powerful methodologies for tackling complex applications in atomic, molecular, optical sciences, condensed matter, and nuclear physics. This comprehensive book aims to make fundamental principles intuitively appealing, facilitating the learning of challenging techniques. It delves into the exposition of core principles, encompassing discussions on position-momentum and energy-time uncertainty, angular momentum algebra, parity, bound and unbound eigenstates of an atom, approximation methods, time-reversal symmetry in collisions, and a measurable time delay in scattering. Additionally, it offers an early introduction to Feynman path integrals and geometric phase. Furthermore, a novel Lambert-W method is introduced to solve quantum mechanical problems, empowering readers to apply rigorous methods of non-relativistic and relativistic quantum theory to problems in atomic structure and dynamics, spectroscopy and quantum collisions, and introductory quantum information processing and computing. By embracing this book, readers will gain confidence in applying these methods to unravel the mysteries of the quantum world and advance their understanding of fundamental physics.

Weight: 1198g
Dimension: 193 x 253 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781316512258