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Introduction to the quantum theory / David Park.

By: Publication details: Mineola : Dover Pub., 2005.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xiii, 601 p. : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780486441375
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 530.12 23 P235
Contents:
1. Beyond classical physics -- 2. The physical content of the wave function -- 3. General principles -- 4. Physics in one dimension -- 5. Hermitian operators, symmetry, and angular momentum -- 6. Systems in two and three dimensions -- 7. Approximate methods of calculation -- 8. The theory of scattering -- 9. Spin and Isospin -- 10. Questions of physical meaning -- 11. Electromagnetic radiation -- 12. Systems containing identical particles -- 13. Classical dynamics and feynman's construction -- 14. The theory of alpha decay -- 15. Electrons in a periodic lattice -- 16. The hydrogen spectrum -- 17. The helium atom -- 18. Interatomic forces -- 19. The neutron-proton interaction -- 20. The quark model of baryons -- Appendixes -- Index.
Summary: More than a chance to gain new insights into physics, this book offers students the opportunity to look at what they already know about the subject in an improved way. Geared toward upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, it covers basic theory and selected applications.
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Includes index.

1. Beyond classical physics --
2. The physical content of the wave function --
3. General principles --
4. Physics in one dimension --
5. Hermitian operators, symmetry, and angular momentum --
6. Systems in two and three dimensions --
7. Approximate methods of calculation --
8. The theory of scattering --
9. Spin and Isospin --
10. Questions of physical meaning --
11. Electromagnetic radiation --
12. Systems containing identical particles --
13. Classical dynamics and feynman's construction --
14. The theory of alpha decay --
15. Electrons in a periodic lattice --
16. The hydrogen spectrum --
17. The helium atom --
18. Interatomic forces --
19. The neutron-proton interaction --
20. The quark model of baryons --
Appendixes --
Index.

More than a chance to gain new insights into physics, this book offers students the opportunity to look at what they already know about the subject in an improved way. Geared toward upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, it covers basic theory and selected applications.

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