Introductory Quantum Mechanics with MATLAB: For Atoms, Molecules, Clusters, and Nanocrystals - Softcover

Chelikowsky, James R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3527409262 ISBN 13: 9783527409266

Publisher: Wiley-VCH, 2019

Synopsis

Presents a unique approach to grasping the concepts of quantum theory with a focus on atoms, clusters, and crystals

Quantum theory of atoms and molecules is vitally important in molecular physics, materials science, nanoscience, solid state physics and many related fields. Introductory Quantum Mechanics with MATLAB is designed to be an accessible guide to quantum theory and its applications. The textbook uses the popular MATLAB programming language for the analytical and numerical solution of quantum mechanical problems, with a particular focus on clusters and assemblies of atoms.

The textbook is written by a noted researcher and expert on the topic who introduces density functional theory, variational calculus and other practice-proven methods for the solution of quantum-mechanical problems. This important guide:

-Presents the material in a didactical manner to help students grasp the concepts and applications of quantum theory
-Covers a wealth of cutting-edge topics such as clusters, nanocrystals, transitions and organic molecules
-Offers MATLAB codes to solve real-life quantum mechanical problems

Written for master's and PhD students in physics, chemistry, material science, and engineering sciences, Introductory Quantum Mechanics with MATLAB contains an accessible approach to understanding the concepts of quantum theory applied to atoms, clusters, and crystals.

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From the Back Cover

Presents a unique approach to grasping the concepts of quantum theory with a focus on atoms, clusters, and crystals

Quantum theory of atoms and molecules plays a vitally important role in molecular physics, materials science, nanoscience, solid state physics and many related fields. Introductory Quantum Mechanics with MATLAB® is designed to be an accessible guide to quantum theory and its applications. The textbook uses the popular MATLAB® software for the numerical solution of quantum mechanical problems, with a particular focus on clusters and assemblies of atoms.

The textbook is written by a noted researcher and expert on the topic who introduces density functional theory, variational calculus and other practice-proven methods for the solution of quantum-mechanical problems. This important guide:

• Presents the material in a didactical manner to help students grasp the concepts and applications of quantum theory
• Covers topics such as clusters, nanocrystals, transitions and organic molecules
• Offers MATLAB® codes to solve real-life quantum mechanical problems

Written for master's and PhD students in physics, chemistry, material science, and engineering sciences, Introductory Quantum Mechanics with MATLAB® contains an accessible approach to understanding the concepts of quantum theory applied to atoms, clusters, and crystals.

About the Author

James Chelikowsky, PhD, holds the W.A. "Tex" Moncrief Chair at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a professor in the departments of physics, chemistry and chemical engineering. He also serves as the Director for the Center of Computational Materials in the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-VCH
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 3527409262
• ISBN 13: 9783527409266
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224