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Essential Quantum Mechanics

Author(s): Gary E. Bowman (Author)

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication Date: 10 Jan. 2008
Edition: Illustrated
Language: English
Print length: 220 pages
ISBN-10: 0199228930
ISBN-13: 9780199228935

Book Description

Quantum mechanics – central not only to physics, but also to chemistry, materials science, and other fields – is notoriously abstract and difficult. Essential Quantum Mechanics is a uniquely concise and explanatory book that fills the gap between introductory and advanced courses, between popularizations and technical treatises. By focusing on the fundamental structure, concepts, and methods of quantum mechanics, this introductory yet sophisticated work emphasizes both physical and mathematical understanding. A modern perspective is adopted throughout – the goal, in part, being to gain entry into the world of ‘real’ quantum mechanics, as used by practicing scientists. With over 60 original problems, Essential Quantum Mechanics is suitable as either a text or a reference. It will be invaluable to physics students as well as chemists, electrical engineers, philosophers, and others whose work is impacted by quantum mechanics, or who simply wish to better understand this fascinating subjects.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Very well written, clear and to the point, and just at the right level to fill the regrettable gap between the maths-free popular books on quantum mechanics and the full courses in most textbooks.
― Jeremy Butterfield, University of Cambridge

This book should be useful for undergraduate and graduate students in quantum mechanics, mathematics, materials science and Chemistry. ― CERN Courier,

If you teach quantum mechanics, you should read this book. If you are studying quantum mechanics, you should read this book. If you are vaguely interested in quantum mechanics, you should read this book. Everyone should read this book. Why? Because in this book you will find the fundamentals and the structure of quantum mechanics explained directly and clearly, with you in mind, without the naive tone of those common popularizations centered on the weirdness of the quantum […] I wish I had had this little book (200 pages!) when I started studying quantum mechanics. […] I find this book suitable as an uncluttered textbook for an Introduction to quantum mechanics undergraduate course in physics and engineering. ― David J. Santos, Mathematical Reviews

About the Author

Dr Gary Bowman
Assistant Professor of Physics
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Northern Arizona University

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