{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-quantum-theory-hardback-9780521591614","title":"An Introduction to Quantum Theory (Hardback) 9780521591614","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAn Introduction to Quantum Theory\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn undergraduate introductory quantum mechanics textbook with a large number of figures and exercises.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eF. S. Levin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521591614, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 10 December 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e808 pages, 163 b\/w illus.  20 tables\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 4.3 cm, 1.45 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… [a] sound reliable text, suitable for students with the appropriate abilities and background.' Alastair Rae, The Times Higher Education Supplement\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eUnderpinning the axiomatic formulation of quantum theory presented in this undergraduate textbook is a review of early experiments, a comparison of classical and quantal terminology, a Schroedinger-equation treatment of the one-dimensional quantum box, and a survey of relevant mathematics. Among the many concepts comprehensively discussed are: operators; state vectors and wave functions; experimental observables; classical\/quantal connections; and symmetry properties. The theory is applied to a wide variety of systems including the non-relativistic H-atom, external electromagnetic fields, and spin1\/2. Collisions are described using wave packets. Various time-dependent and time-independent approximations are discussed; applications include electromagnetic transition rates and corrections to the H-atom energies. The final chapter deals with identical-particle symmetries and their application to the He atom, the Periodic Table and diatomic molecules. There are also brief treatments of advanced subjects such as gauge invariance and hidden variables.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Introductory: 1. The need for a non-classical description of microscopic phenomena\u003cbr\u003e 2. Classical concepts and quantal inequivalencies\u003cbr\u003e 3. Introducing quantum mechanics: a comparison of the classical stretched string and the quantal box\u003cbr\u003e 4. Mathematical background\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Central Concepts: 5. The postulates of quantum mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 6. Applications of the postulates: bound states in one dimension\u003cbr\u003e 7. Applications of the postulates: continuum states in one dimension\u003cbr\u003e 8. Quantal\/classical connections\u003cbr\u003e 9. Commuting operators, quantum numbers,  symmetry properties\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Systems with Few Degrees of Freedom: 10. Orbital angular momentum\u003cbr\u003e 11. Two-particle systems, potential-well bound state problems\u003cbr\u003e 12. Electromagnetic fields\u003cbr\u003e 13. Intrinsic spin, two-state systems\u003cbr\u003e 14. Generalized angular momentum and the coupling of angular momenta\u003cbr\u003e 15. Three-dimensional continuum states\/scattering\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Complex Systems: 16. Time-dependent approximation methods\u003cbr\u003e 17. Time-independent approximation methods\u003cbr\u003e 18. Many degrees of freedom: atoms and molecules\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A. Elements of probability theory\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B. Fourier series and integrals\u003cbr\u003e Appendix C. Solution of Legendre's equation\u003cbr\u003e Appendix D. Fundamental and derived quantities, conversion factors\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Quantum physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Quantum physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Quantum%20physics%20%5Bquantum%20mechanics%20\u0026amp;%20quantum%20field%20theory%5D%20%5BPHQ%5D%22\"\u003equantum mechanics \u0026amp; quantum field theory PHQ\u003c\/a\u003e], Physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20%5BPH%5D%22\"\u003ePH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129182900504,"sku":"9780521591614","price":179.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521591614i.jpg?v=1691666284","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/an-introduction-to-quantum-theory-hardback-9780521591614","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}