Essential Quantum Physics

Rees, W. Gareth,Metherell, Allen,Landshoff, Peter V.

ISBN 10: 0521629934 / ISBN 13: 9780521629935

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essential Quantum Physics
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521629934
• ISBN 13: 9780521629935
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This is a first course on quantum mechanics and describes simple applications to physical phenomena that are of immediate and everyday interest. The first five chapters introduce the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and are followed by a quiz so readers can test themselves. The remaining chapters describe applications, including the physics of lasers, molecular binding, simple properties of crystalline solids arising from their band structure, and the operation of junction transistors. This new expanded edition now includes a chapter on the theory of spin and its application to magnetic resonance imaging, as well as a description of the WKB approximation and its application to alpha decay. Ideal either as a course text or a self-study text, the book contains nearly 100 exercises and hints to their solution.

Book Description

A first course on quantum mechanics describing simple applications to physical phenomena that are of immediate and everyday interest such as transistors, lasers, molecular binding, magnetic resonance imaging and alpha decay. The first five chapters introduce fundamentals and are followed by a revision quiz with which readers may test their understanding. The remaining chapters describe applications. Ideal either as a course text or a self-study text, the book contains nearly 100 exercises and hints to their solution. It will be valuable for undergraduate students at 2nd or 3rd year in physics, electronic engineering, mathematics, chemistry.