Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

Wittke, J. P., Dicke, Robert H.

ISBN 10: 0201015102 / ISBN 13: 9780201015102

Published by Addison Wesley Publishing Compan, 1960

About this Item

Binding tight, pages unmarked except previous owner's name on half title page and numbers on front endsheet. Light moisture staining on page edges. Cover has bumped edges and corners and rubbings. Small tear at top of spine. This is a 1963 printing of world student series edition. No DJ. Your purchase benefits the world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Compan
• Publication Date: 1960
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201015102
• ISBN 13: 9780201015102
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis

An introduction to the physical concepts and mathematical formations of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics designed as a textbook for courses at the graduate level but also suitable for advanced undergraduates. By limiting the scope of the text to the nonrelativistic theory, the authors are able to explore the basic concepts of quantum mechanics carefully while avoiding both the complications and unsatisfactory aspects of field theory. A knowledge of calculus and some familiarity with differential equations is assumed, as well as knowledge of basic undergraduate-level physics, including classical mechanics. The opening chapters suggest how the basic concepts of classical mechanics must be altered to explain many atomic-scale phenomena and lay the groundwork for the more formal, postulational approach to quantum mechanics which follows. The concluding part represents a considerable broadening of the viewpoint and of the scope of the problems that can be handled. Of special importance is the final chapter, dealing with quantum-statistical mechanics, wherein techniques that are playing an ever-increasing role in modern physics re developed. Throughout the text, emphasis is given to algebraic techniques and their power and elegance are clearly shown.