Quantum Mechanics, Fourth Edition - Softcover

Rae, Alastair I. M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750308397 ISBN 13: 9780750308397

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 2002

Synopsis

Continuing the exceptional tradition of the previous editions, Quantum Mechanics, Fourth Edition provides essential information about atomic and subatomic systems and covers some modern applications of the field.

Supported by a Web page that contains a bibliography, color versions of some of the illustrations, and links to other relevant sites, the book shows how cutting-edge research topics of quantum mechanics have been applied to various disciplines. It first demonstrates how to obtain a wave equation whose solutions determine the energy levels of bound systems. The theory is then made more general and applied to a number of physical examples. Later chapters describe the connection between relativity and quantum mechanics, give some examples of how quantum mechanics has been used in information processing, and, finally, discuss the conceptual and philosophical implications of the subject.

New to the Fourth Edition:

A chapter on quantum information processing that includes applications to the encryption and de-encryption of coded messages

A chapter on relativistic quantum mechanics and introductory quantum field theory

Updated material on the conceptual foundations of quantum physics containing discussions of non-locality, hidden variables, and parallel universes

Expanded information on tunneling microscopy and the Bose-Einstein condensate

Presenting up-to-date information on the conceptual and philosophical aspects of quantum mechanics, this revised edition is suitable both for undergraduates studying physics, chemistry, or mathematics and for researchers involved in quantum physics.

About this title

About the Author

Birmingham University, UK

Review

Rae's book has struck almost exactly the right note in attractiveness of language without loss of rigor, and is informal in style and related in tone...
- The Times Higher Education Supplement

...fully hits its target as a highly stimulating introduction. This book certainly deserves its place in all university libraries and laboratories.
- Semiconductor Science and Technology

It has been widely recommended as a course text for the last 12 years and this new edition brings the subjects covered right up-to-date...It is recommended for second and third year undergraduates of physics, chemistry, and mathematics undergraduates.
- Zentralblatt

The addition of this new material has added a further dimension to what was already an excellent undergraduate text. The material is very well written, logically presented, and illustrated with relevant contemporary examples wherever appropriate...In summary, this is a first-rate and relatively inexpensive book that would be an extremely useful text for anyone studying or teaching quantum physics at the tertiary level. It would also be a valuable reference for postgraduate students needing a reasonably solid understanding of quantum mechanics for their research in other fields.
- P.V. Smith, The Physicist

I find this to be an excellent, clear, and scholarly text and would recommend it highly. I am particularly encouraged by the effort that Rae spends on attempting to explain the large fields of non-locality/Bohm theory...I am impressed by the clarity of the text.
- Professor Christopher Chantler

Alastair Rae's book Quantum Mechanics is established as a classic undergraduate text in this field and this is now its fourth edition. The structure of the book remains intact and the subject is logically and methodically developed. One of the major strengths of Rae's work is the lucidly written text and explanation of the steps...This remains an excellent course book in quantum mechanics and I would strongly recommend it as an undergraduate text for quantum physics.
- Dr. K. Dholakia, Contemporary Physics

Edition details

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750308397
• ISBN 13: 9780750308397
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 320