{"product_id":"quantum-theory-a-foundational-approach-hardback-9781316518595","title":"Quantum Theory; A Foundational Approach (Hardback) 9781316518595","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eQuantum Theory\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Foundational Approach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first graduate textbook to combine wide-ranging applications of quantum theory with an in-depth presentation of foundations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharis Anastopoulos (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781316518595, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 August 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e650 pages, 70 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e28 x 19 x 3.5 cm, 1.116 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'Quantum Theory by Charis Anastopoulos is a beautiful, well-written book that explores the foundations of quantum theory in a clear, thorough, and elegant way. I expect that Quantum Theory will become an important text that will serve a broad audience. In particular, it will take a special place that introduces undergraduates to the ideas of quantum theory while providing them with an accessible path to all the wonderful topics that they will want to pursue later-as an undergraduate researcher, a graduate student, or to come back to for fun. It will certainly become a 'go-to' book.' Christopher G. Fasano, Monmouth College\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe ideal text for a two-semester graduate course on quantum mechanics. Fresh, comprehensive, and clear, it strikes the optimal balance between covering traditional material and exploring contemporary topics. Focusing on the probabilistic structure of quantum mechanics and the central role of symmetries to unify principles, this textbook guides readers through the logical development of the theory. Students will also learn about the more exciting and controversial aspects of quantum theory, with discussions on past interpretations and the current debates on cutting-edge concepts such as quantum information and entanglement, open quantum systems, and quantum measurement theory. The book has two types of content: Type A material is more elementary and is fully self-contained, functioning like a separate book within the book, while Type B content is at the level of a graduate course. Requiring minimal physics background, this textbook is appropriate for mathematics and engineering students, in addition to physicists. Introducing cutting-edge topics in the field, the book features about 150 concept-checking questions, 300 homework problems and a solutions manual.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Important Information\u003cbr\u003e How to Use This Book\u003cbr\u003e Conventions\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Introduction: 1. The classical world\u003cbr\u003e 2. The birth of quantum theory\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Principles of Quantum Theory: 3. Hilbert spaces and the superposition principle\u003cbr\u003e 4. Operators: I. General theory\u003cbr\u003e 5. Operators: II. Applications\u003cbr\u003e 6. Quantum probabilities\u003cbr\u003e 7. Time evolution\u003cbr\u003e 8. Quantum state reduction\u003cbr\u003e 9. Composite quantum systems and entanglement\u003cbr\u003e 10. Quantum-classical correspondence\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Elementary Systems and Their Symmetries: 11. Symmetries I: Rotations\u003cbr\u003e 12. Symmetries: II Group theory in quantum mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 13. Particles in three dimensions\u003cbr\u003e 14. Particles with spin\u003cbr\u003e 15. Particle statistics and field-particle duality\u003cbr\u003e 16. Relativistic systems\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Techniques: 17. Energy spectra and the structure of composite systems\u003cbr\u003e 18. Transitions and decays\u003cbr\u003e 19. Scattering theory\u003cbr\u003e 20. Open quantum systems\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Quantum Foundations: 21. Quantum measurements\u003cbr\u003e 22. Interpretations and challenges\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A Useful formulas\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B Special functions\u003cbr\u003e Appendix C Elements of group theory\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]\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":46334658576664,"sku":"9781316518595","price":48.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781316518595i.jpg?v=1696681812","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/quantum-theory-a-foundational-approach-hardback-9781316518595","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}