Quantum mechanics was developed during the first few decades of the twentieth century via a series of inspired guesses made by various physicists, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Schroedinger, Heisenberg, Pauli, and Dirac. All these scientists were trying to construct a self-consistent theory of microscopic dynamics that was compatible with experimental observations.
The purpose of this book is to present quantum mechanics in a clear, concise, and systematic fashion, starting from the fundamental postulates, and developing the theory in as logical a manner as possible. Topics covered in the book include the fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics, angular momentum, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, scattering theory, identical particles, and relativistic electron theory.
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Contents:- Fundamental Concepts
- Position and Momentum
- Quantum Dynamics
- Orbital Angular Momentum
- Spin Angular Momentum
- Addition of Angular Momentum
- Time-Independent Perturbation Theory
- Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory
- Identical Particles
- Scattering Theory
- Relativistic Electron Theory
Readership: For graduate students and self-contained or independent study in the field of quantum mechanics.
Key Features:- A clear, concise, and systematic exposition of quantum mechanics at the graduate level makes it appear accessible to even advanced undergraduates
- Contains large number of exercises with solutions provided, making it an ideal text for self-contained or independent study
