Overview

Quantum Mechanics: Classical Results, Modern Systems, and Visualized Examples is a comprehensive introduction to non-relativistic quantum mechanics for advanced undergraduate students in physics and related fields. It provides students with a strong conceptual background in the most important theoretical aspects of quantum mechanics, extensive experience with the mathematical tools required to solve problems, the opportunity to use quantum ideas to confront modern experimental realizations of quantum systems, and numerous visualizations of quantum concepts and phenomena. Changes from the First Edition include many new discussions of modern quantum systems (such as Bose-Einstein condensates, the quantum Hall effect, and wave packet revivals) all in the context of familiar textbook level examples. The book continues to emphasize the many connections to classical mechanics and wave physics to help students use their existing intuition to better learn new quantum concepts.

Full Product Details

Author:   Richard Robinett (Professor of Physics, Pennsylvania State University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.70cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.529kg
ISBN:  

9780198530978

ISBN 10:   0198530978
Pages:   722
Publication Date:   13 April 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

0: Preface to the Second Edition 1: A First Look at Quantum Physics 2: Classical Waves 3: The Schrodinger Wave Equation 4: Interpreting the Schrodinger Equation 5: The Infinite Well: Physical Aspects 6: The Infinite Well: Formal Aspects 7: Many Particles in the Infinite Well: The Role of Spin and Indistinguishability 8: Other 1D Potentials 9: The Harmonic Oscillator 10: Alternative Methods of Solution and Approximation Methods 11: Scattering 12: More Formal Topics 13: Operator and Factorization Methods for the Schrodinger Equation 14: Multi-Particle Systems 15: Two-Dimensional Quantum Mechanics 16: The Schrodinger Equation in Three-Dimensions 17: The Hydrogen Atom 18: Gravity and Electromagnetism in Quantum Mechanics 19: Scattering in Three Dimensions Appendices

Reviews

`Review from previous edition ...masterful...a well-written innovative book which stands apart from other undergraduate quantum mechanics texts.' Foundations in Physics `...excellently written... I highly recommend it.' Physics Today `...a valuable resource in the teaching and learning of quantum mechanics.' Journal of Chemical Education `...a comprehensive introduction.' Books Online

<br>Reviews of the First Edition<br> Richard Robinett has used his extenisve experience in teaching undergraduate quatum mechanics to write an outstanding textbook with a distinctive flavor....he does a masterful job in all these areas....the book is well organized....the heavy stress on visualization is to be commended....questions and problems of very high quality....Robinett has an elegant conversational style of writing which is succint and easy to read. The result is a well-written innovative book which stands apart from other undergraduate quantum mechanics texts. --Uday Sukhatm, University of Illinois at Chicago, Foundations of Physics<br> Throughout, [Robinett] makes extensive use of comparison between the quantum and classical probability distributions. These enriching additions are overlaid on an excellently written, comprehensive treatment of quantum physics fundamentals....Each chapter ends with an especially rich and novel selection of problems at varying levels of difficu

Reviews of the First Edition<br> Richard Robinett has used his extenisve experience in teaching undergraduate quatum mechanics to write an outstanding textbook with a distinctive flavor....he does a masterful job in all these areas....the book is well organized....the heavy stress on visualization is to be commended....questions and problems of very high quality....Robinett has an elegant conversational style of writing which is succint and easy to read. The result is a well-written innovative book which stands apart from other undergraduate quantum mechanics texts. --Uday Sukhatm, University of Illinois at Chicago, Foundations of Physics<br> Throughout, [Robinett] makes extensive use of comparison between the quantum and classical probability distributions. These enriching additions are overlaid on an excellently written, comprehensive treatment of quantum physics fundamentals....Each chapter ends with an especially rich and novel selection of problems at varying levels of difficulty....I definitely would choose Robinett's book as a main textbook, and I highly recommend it for Physics libraries. --Suzanne Amador, Haverford College, Physics Today<br> I would strongly recommend the book for consideration as a text --R.D. Murphy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, American Journal of Physics<br> .,. .its wide range of subjects, assortment of applications and problems, and visual environment make it a valuable resource in the teaching and learning or quantum mechanics. --C. Michael McCallum, University of the Pacific, Journal of Chemical Education<br> Robinett offers not only a comprehensive introduction to the subject for undergraduates, but also an impressive array ofvisualizations and diagrams, to instill readers with a true feel for the science. --Books Online<br>

Review from previous edition ...masterful...a well-written innovative book which stands apart from other undergraduate quantum mechanics texts. Foundations in Physics ...excellently written... I highly recommend it. Physics Today ...a valuable resource in the teaching and learning of quantum mechanics. Journal of Chemical Education ...a comprehensive introduction. Books Online

Author Information

Richard W. Robinett Professor of Physics, Penn State University University Park, PA 16802 USA Undergraduate majors in Mathematics and Physics (Magna cum laude) from the University of Minnesota 1975 Ph. D. (elementary particle theory, grand unified theories) from University of Minnesota, 1981 Postdoctoral research positions at University of Wisconsin, Madison (1981-1983) and University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1803-1986) Assistant, Associate, and then Full Professor in the Department of Physics, Penn State University Assistant/Associate Department Head, Physics Department, Penn State University, 1999 - present Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society (Forum on Education) 2003 Robinett, Richard W Penn State University Citation: For his contributions to undergraduate education in quantum mechanics, especially in visualization, and for demonstrated excellence in the training and advising of undergraduate physics majors. Nominated by: Forum on Education

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