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Author:   J Manners
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Institute of Physics Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.660kg
ISBN:  

9780750307208

ISBN 10:   075030720
Pages:   408
Publication Date:   01 June 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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INTRODUCTION THE ORIGINS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS The Compton Effect-A Strange Dichotomy in the Nature of Electromagnetic Radiation Five Problems for Classical Physics Physics Saved by the Quantum First Insights into Atomic Structure Bohr's Semi-Classical Atomic Model Toward a Quantum Model of the Atom Closing Items SCHRÖDINGER'S WAVE MECHANICS Quantum Mechanics-A New Approach to Describing Atomic Matter Toward Quantum Mechanics Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle The Schrödinger Equation Closing Items QUANTUM MECHANICS IN ATOMS Lasers-A Modern Tool Hydrogen-The Simplest Atom Wave Functions and Transitions in Hydrogen Electron Spin The Structure of Heavy Atoms Light from Atoms and Lasers Closing Items THE INTERPRETATION OF QUANTUM MECHANICS Formalism vs. Interpretation Description and Prediction in Quantum Mechanics Measurement in Quantum Mechanics Nonlocality and Realism in Quantum Mechanics Closing Items CONSOLIDATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Introduction Overview of Chapters 1 to 4 How to Find Out More Physics Basic Skills and Knowledge Test Interactive Questions Physica Problmes ANSWERS AND COMMENTS SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING ACKNOLEDGMENTS INDEX

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