{"product_id":"quantum-mechanics-through-problems-with-complete-solutions-paperback-softback-9781009473620","title":"Quantum Mechanics through Problems; With Complete Solutions (Paperback \/ softback) 9781009473620","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eQuantum Mechanics through Problems\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith Complete Solutions\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore than 300 problems in quantum mechanics, primarily at graduate or upper-undergraduate level, along with detailed and extensive solutions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRocco Schiavilla (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009473620, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 December 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e784 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 20.2 x 4 cm, 1.59 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book contains more than 300 problems in quantum mechanics with accompanying solutions, covering topics that are commonly taught in first-year graduate physics programs. Special care is given to each problem's formulation, with detailed and extensive solutions provided to support understanding. The problems span a range of difficulties, from basic exercises to more challenging applications and extensions of the standard material. Students are required to think critically and incorporate physics and mathematical techniques learned previously or concurrently to solve the more challenging problems. Each chapter begins by framing the particular topic being examined with a short theory section that sets the context for and motivates the problems that follow. This text is well suited for self-study or as a useful supplement to the existing quantum mechanics textbooks for upper-undergraduate and graduate students, and their instructors.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. The failure of classical physics\u003cbr\u003e 2. Wave-particle duality and wave mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 3. Schrödinger equation: uncertainty relations\u003cbr\u003e 4. The one-dimensional Schrödinger equation: bound states\u003cbr\u003e 5. Scattering in one dimension\u003cbr\u003e 6. Mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 7. Physical interpretation: postulates of quantum mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 8. The harmonic oscillator\u003cbr\u003e 9. Particle in a central potential: orbital angular momentum\u003cbr\u003e 10. Bound states in a central potential: applications\u003cbr\u003e 11. Angular momentum: general properties\u003cbr\u003e 12. Spin: charged particle in an electromagnetic field\u003cbr\u003e 13. Addition of angular momenta\u003cbr\u003e 14. Approximation methods\u003cbr\u003e 15. Scattering by a potential\u003cbr\u003e 16. Symmetry transformations of states and operators\u003cbr\u003e 17. Rotation matrices and the Wigner–Eckart theorem: fine and hyperfine structure of energy levels in hydrogen-like atoms\u003cbr\u003e 18. Time-dependent perturbation theory\u003cbr\u003e 19. Systems of identical particles\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\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]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52472118870296,"sku":"9781009473620","price":49.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009473620i.jpg?v=1785717712","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/quantum-mechanics-through-problems-with-complete-solutions-paperback-softback-9781009473620","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}