A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics (INTERNATIONAL SERIES IN PURE AND APPLIED PHYSICS) - Hardcover

Townsend, John S.

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9780070651197: A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics (INTERNATIONAL SERIES IN PURE AND APPLIED PHYSICS)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0070651191 ISBN 13: 9780070651197
Publisher: McGraw-Hill College, 1992

Synopsis

This is the first textbook to introduce a modern approach to teaching quantum mechanics. The modern approach involves introducing the subject through examples such as detailed discussion of the physics of intrinsic spin. Unlike other books on the subject, it does not introduce the subject through wave mechanics.

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About the Author

John S. Townsend is a Professor of Physics at Harvey Mudd College.

Review

This is an excellent book for a course on advanced undergraduate quantum mechanics...refreshing in its approach. --Randy Hulet, Rice University

The best aspect of this book is its consistently sound pedagogy. The point is that Townsend is not showing off, not being fussy or pedantic. He has recognized a potential confusion and neatly headed it off. The book is full of such smart, sensitive teaching. --Richard Hazeltine, University of Texas, Austin

Townsend is the best book I know for advanced undergraduate quantum mechanics. --Ralph D. Amado, University of Pennsylvania

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Publisher
McGraw-Hill College
Publication date
1992
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0070651191
ISBN 13 
9780070651197
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
476
Rating
  • 4.01 out of 5 stars
    96 ratings by Goodreads

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