Principles of Quantum Mechanics - Softcover

R. Shankar

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9788181286864: Principles of Quantum Mechanics

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8181286863 ISBN 13: 9788181286864

Publisher: Springer, India, Private Ltd, 2010

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This edition of Principles Of Quantum Mechanics have a completely revamped maths introduction, a broad coverage of many types of path intergrals, as well as their applications and a detailed section on time-reversal invariance. This book provides quantum mechanics students with a revision of Lagrangian, Hamiltonian and Newtonian mechanics. Physical postulates and maths theorems are discussed separately in the book , making it easier for students to understand quantum theory. The importance of path integrals in modern physics is also written about thoroughly in the book. It even has the required text for bachelor's and master's degree students, providing students with a one comprehensive source for any information related to quantum mechanics.YO

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Reviews from the First Edition:

"An excellent text ... The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are discussed in a clear, succinct manner." (American Scientist)

"No matter how gently one introduces students to the concept of Dirac’s bras and kets, many are turned off. Shankar attacks the problem head-on in the first chapter, and in a very informal style suggests that there is nothing to be frightened of." (Physics Bulletin)

Reviews of the Second Edition:

"This massive text of 700 and odd pages has indeed an excellent get-up, is very verbal and expressive, and has extensively worked out calculational details---all just right for a first course. The style is conversational, more like a corridor talk or lecture notes, though arranged as a text. ... It would be particularly useful to beginning students and those in allied areas like quantum chemistry." (Mathematical Reviews)

- Clear, accessible treatment of underlying mathematics

- A review of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics

- Student understanding of quantum theory is enhanced by separate treatment of mathematical theorems and physical postulates

- Unsurpassed coverage of path integrals and their relevance in contemporary physics

The requisite text for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Second Edition is fully referenced and is supported by many exercises and solutions. The book’s self-contained chapters also make it suitable for independent study as well as for courses in applied disciplines.

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`An excellent text....The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are discussed in a clear, succint manner.' - American Scientist, from a review of the First Edition

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