Applied Quantum Mechanics

The third edition of this uniquely practical bestseller, with new coverage of quantum engineering and quantum information processing.

A. F. J. Levi (Author)

9781009308076, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 31 August 2023

614 pages
28 x 19 x 3.4 cm, 1.069 kg

'This third edition of Applied Quantum Mechanics by A. F. J. Levi will be a great asset for students in physics, engineering, and materials science who seek a solid introduction to the practical aspect of quantum mechanics that will allow them to investigate the electrical and optical properties of nanoscale devices. The addition of the section on quantum information processing will also give the students a bird's-eye view of the rapidly growing field of quantum computing. Quantum engineering is an important breadth of knowledge that any engineer and scientist interested in the working of devices at the nanoscale must acquire, and this book offers a solid introduction to it.' Marc Cahay, University of Cincinnati

Featuring new coverage of quantum engineering and quantum information processing, the third edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide students with a uniquely practical introduction to the fundamentals of quantum mechanics. It features straightforward explanations of quantum effects, suitable for readers from non-physics backgrounds; real-world engineering problems showcasing the practical application of theory to practice, providing a relevant and accessible introduction to cutting-edge quantum applications; over 60 accessible worked examples using Matlab, allowing students to deepen their understanding through computational exploration and visualization; and a new chapter on quantum engineering, introducing students to state-of-the-art concepts in quantum information processing and quantum device design. Updated throughout and supported online by downloadable Matlab code, exam questions, and solutions to over 150 homework problems for instructors, this is the ideal textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students in applied science, engineering, and materials science studying a first course in quantum mechanics.

Preface
Note on MATLAB programs
1. Toward quantum mechanics
2. Using the Schrödinger wave equation
3. Electron propagation
4. Eigenstates and operators
5. The harmonic oscillator
6. Fermions and bosons
7. Time-dependent perturbation
8. The semiconductor laser
9. Time-independent perturbation
10. Angular momentum and the hydrogenic atom
11. Toward quantum engineering
Appendices
Index.

Subject Areas: Nanotechnology [TBN]