Applied Quantum Mechanics

An updated and expanded 2006 edition making quantum mechanics accessible to electrical and mechanical engineers, materials scientists and applied physicists.

A. F. J. Levi (Author)

9780521860963, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 1 June 2006

576 pages
25.3 x 17.8 x 3 cm, 1.288 kg

'This book is focused on teaching engineering and materials scientist students the role of quantum mechanics in many types of electronic devices. It is a great book to learn from because of the author's use of computational tools and practical examples along with engineering insight provided.' IEEE Electronical Insulation Magazine

Electrical and mechanical engineers, materials scientists and applied physicists will find Levi's uniquely practical 2006 explanation of quantum mechanics invaluable. This updated and expanded edition of the bestselling original text covers quantization of angular momentum and quantum communication, and problems and additional references are included. Using real-world engineering examples to engage the reader, the author makes quantum mechanics accessible and relevant to the engineering student. Numerous illustrations, exercises, worked examples and problems are included; Matlab source codes to support the text are available from www.cambridge.org//9780521183994

Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
Matlab programs
1. Introduction
2. Toward quantum mechanics
3. Using the Schrödinger wave equation
4. Electron propagation
5. Eigenstates and operators
6. The harmonic oscillator
7. Fermions and bosons
8. Time-dependent perturbation
9. The semiconductor laser
10. Time-independent perturbation
11. Angular momentum and the hydrogenic atom
Appendix A. Physical values
Appendix B. Coordinates
Appendix C. Expansions, differentiation, integrals, and mathematical relations
Appendix D. Matrices and determinants
Appendix E. Vector calculus and Maxwell's equations
Appendix F. The Greek alphabet
Index.

Subject Areas: Electrical engineering [THR], Materials science [TGM], Applied physics [PHV]