Quantum Mechanics in Simple Matrix Form

Jordan, Thomas

ISBN 10: 0486445305 / ISBN 13: 9780486445304

Published by Dover Pubns, Mineola, New York, U.S.A., 2005

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Introduces basic quantum mechanics to undergraduates with no background in mathematics beyond algebra. Contains more than 100 problems. ix+259 pages, Index. Seller Inventory # 14913

Bibliographic Details

Title: Quantum Mechanics in Simple Matrix Form

Publisher: Dover Pubns, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

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Synopsis:

This elementary text introduces basic quantum mechanics to undergraduates with no background in mathematics beyond algebra. Containing more than 100 problems, it provides an easy way to learn part of the quantum language and apply it to problems.
Emphasizing the matrices representing physical quantities, it describes states simply by mean values of physical quantities or by probabilities for possible values. This approach requires using the algebra of matrices and complex numbers together with probabilities and mean values, a technique introduced at the outset and used repeatedly. Students discover the essential simplicity of quantum mechanics by focusing on basics and working only with key elements of the mathematical structure--an original point of view that offers a refreshing alternative for students new to quantum mechanics.

From the Publisher:

This simple text makes basic quantum mechanics accessible with a minimum of mathematics. The focus is on the matrices representing physical quanitities. States are described simply by mean values of physical quantities or by probabilities for possible values. This approach reveals the essential simplicity of quantum mechanics by focusing on basics and working only with key elements of mathematical structure. Introduces all mathematics involved with using algebra of matrices, complex numbers, probabilities, and mean values. Offers over l00 problems.