Quantum Mechanics in Simple Matrix Form (Dover Books on Physics) - Softcover

Jordan, Thomas F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486445305 ISBN 13: 9780486445304

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2005

Synopsis

This elementary text introduces basic quantum mechanics to undergraduates with no background in mathematics beyond algebra. Containing more than 100 problems, it provides an easy way to learn part of the quantum language and apply it to problems.
Emphasizing the matrices representing physical quantities, it describes states simply by mean values of physical quantities or by probabilities for possible values. This approach requires using the algebra of matrices and complex numbers together with probabilities and mean values, a technique introduced at the outset and used repeatedly. Students discover the essential simplicity of quantum mechanics by focusing on basics and working only with key elements of the mathematical structure--an original point of view that offers a refreshing alternative for students new to quantum mechanics.

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From the Publisher

This simple text makes basic quantum mechanics accessible with a minimum of mathematics. The focus is on the matrices representing physical quanitities. States are described simply by mean values of physical quantities or by probabilities for possible values. This approach reveals the essential simplicity of quantum mechanics by focusing on basics and working only with key elements of mathematical structure. Introduces all mathematics involved with using algebra of matrices, complex numbers, probabilities, and mean values. Offers over l00 problems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0486445305
• ISBN 13: 9780486445304
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 288