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About the book An introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications with a truly innovative approach. From single-photon interference to the application of quantum mechanics to nuclear physics, Townsend's book provides a coherent picture of how the world works and how quantum mechanics can help to explain it.

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Author:   John S. Townsend
Publisher:   University Science Books,U.S.
Imprint:   University Science Books,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 27.30cm
Weight:   1.175kg
ISBN:  

9781891389627

ISBN 10:   1891389629
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   07 October 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Endorsements 'Townsend has written an excellent book that someone needed to write for the modern physics textbook market. He has given it the same care that he gave to his excellent quantum mechanics book.' - Jeff Dunham, Middlebury College, USA 'When I read this book I immediately adopted it for my sophomore modern physics class. This is the best introduction to quantum mechanics available.' - B. Paul Padley, Rice University, USA

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About the author JOHN S. TOWNSEND is Susan and Bruce Worster Professor of Physics at the Harvey Mudd College, and the Claremont Colleges, USA

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