Elements of Quantum Mechanics

TRAMA

Elements of Quantum Mechanics provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of quantum theory and is designed for a first semester graduate or advanced undergraduate course in quantum mechanics for chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and physics students. The text includes<BR>full development of quantum theory. It begins with the most basic concepts of quantum theory, assuming only that students have some familiarity with such ideas as the uncertainty principle and quantized energy levels. Fayer's accessible approach presents balanced coverage of various quantum theory<BR>formalisms, such as the Schrodinger representation, raising and lowering operator techniques, the matrix representation, and density matrix methods. He includes a more extensive consideration of time dependent problems than is usually found in an introductory graduate course. Throughout the book, <BR>sufficient mathematical detail and classical mechanics background are provided to enable students to follow the quantum mechanical developments and analysis of physical phenomena. Fayer provides many examples and problems with fully detailed analytical solutions. Creating a distinctive flavor<BR>throughout, Fayer has produced a challenging text with exercises designed to help students become fluent in the concepts and language of modern quantum theory, facilitating their future understanding of more specialized topics. The book concludes with a section containing problems for each chapter<BR>that amplify and expand the topics covered in the book. A complete and detailed solution manual is available.

NOTE EDITORE

This is a textbook in Quantum Mechanics designed for courses taught in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science. The course is commonly taken by advanced undergraduate and first year graduate students. The book is intended to be taught in one semester or in one quarter or extended lectures, and is designed to treat the major topics in some depth. The text is challenging and includes exercises aimed to encourage thought and provide a solid grounding in the fundamentals of many aspects of quantum mechanics. It's emphasis is on a general approach that does not focus mainly on the Schrodinger representation of quantum theory, as well as a more extensive consideration of time dependent problems that is usually provided in a first graduate course. Throughout the book, a sufficient amount of mathematical detail and classical mechanics background is provided to enable readers to follow the quantum mechanical developments and analysis of physical phenomena. The book will provide a solid grounding in the fundamentals of quantum mechanics, and it explicates a variety of physical problems that are key components to understanding broad areas of physical science. This book will bring readers to the point where they can focus their future efforts on more specialized topics in quantum theory.

SOMMARIO

1 - Absolute Size and the Superposition Principle2 - Kets, Bras, Operators, and the Eignevalue Problem3 - Momentum of a Free Particle and Wave Packets4 - Commutators, Dirac's Quantum Condition, and the Uncertainty Principle5 - The Schrodinger Equation, Time Dependent and Time Independent6 - The Harmonic Oscillator in the Schrodinger and Dirac Representations7 - The Hydrogen Atom8 - Time Dependent Two State Problem9 - Perturbation Theory10 - The Helium Atom: Perturbation Treatment and the Variation Principle11 - Time Dependent Perturbation Theory12 - Absorption and Emission of Radiation13 - The Matrix Representation14 - The Density Matrix and Coherent Coupling of Molecules to Light15 - Angular Momentum16 - Electron Spin17 - The Covalent Bond

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780195141955
• Dimensioni: 195 x 21.6 x 238 mm Ø 785 gr
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: numerous line figures
• Pagine Arabe: 356