Modern quantum mechanics:

Modern Quantum Mechanics is a classic graduate level textbook, covering the main concepts from quantum mechanics in a clear, organized and engaging manner. The original author, J. J. Sakurai, was a renowned particle theorist. This third edition, revised by Jim Napolitano, introduces topics that exte...

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Main Authors: Sakurai, Jun J. 1933-1982 (Author), Napolitano, Jim 1955- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Press 2021
Edition:Third edition
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Summary:Modern Quantum Mechanics is a classic graduate level textbook, covering the main concepts from quantum mechanics in a clear, organized and engaging manner. The original author, J. J. Sakurai, was a renowned particle theorist. This third edition, revised by Jim Napolitano, introduces topics that extend its value into the twenty-first century, such as modern mathematical techniques for advanced quantum mechanical calculations, while at the same time retaining fundamental topics such as neutron interferometer experiments, Feynman path integrals, correlation measurements, and Bell's inequalities. A solutions manual is available
Item Description:1. Fundamental concepts; 2. Quantum dynamics; 3. Theory of angular momentum; 4. Symmetry in quantum mechanics; 5. Approximation methods; 6. Scattering theory; 7. Identical particles; 8. Relativistic quantum mechanics; Appendix A. Electromagnetic units; Appendix B. Elementary solutions to Schrödinger's wave equation; Appendix C. Hamiltonian for a charge in an electromagnetic field; Appendix D. Proof of the angular-momentum addition rule (3.8.38); Appendix E. Finding Clebsch–Gordan coefficients; Appendix F. Notes on complex variables
Physical Description:xxi, 548 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme 1380 grams
ISBN:9781108473224

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