Understanding Quantum Physics: A User's Manual, Vol. 1 - Hardcover

Morrison, Michael A

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0137479085 ISBN 13: 9780137479085

Publisher: Prentice-Hall Inc., 1990

Synopsis

Written in an informal yet substantive style that is a joy to read, this book provides a uniquely engaging, in-depth introduction to the concepts of quantum physics and their practical implementation, and is filled with clear, thorough explanations that help readers develop insight into physical ideas and master techniques of problem-solving using quantum mechanics. Fully explores the concepts and strategies of quantum mechanics, showing the connections among the physical concepts that govern the atomic and sub-atomic domain of matter, and examining how these concepts manifest themselves in the mathematical machinery of quantum mechanics. Focuses on the explanations and motivations of the postulates that underlie the machinery of quantum mechanics, and applies simple, single-particle systems in one dimension. Illuminates discussions of ideas and techniques with a multitude of examples that show not just the answers but also the reasoning behind them, and adds dimension to the subject with historical, biographical and philosophical references throughout. Designed for a wide range of readers interested in various branches of physics and engineering physics.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Narrative approach.

About the Author:

Morrison is a David Ross Boyd Professor of Physicsand English at the University of Oklahoma, Norman.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall Inc.
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0137479085
• ISBN 13: 9780137479085
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 668