Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition

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This innovative new text approaches Quantum Mechanics in a manner more closely aligned with the methods used in real modern physics research. Most texts start with a bit of history and then move directly to wave-particle problems with the incumbent heavy mathematical analysis; McIntyre, Manogue, and Tate aim to ground the student’s knowledge in experimental phenomena and use a more approachable, less intimidating, more powerful mathematical matrix model.   Beginning with the Stern-Gerlach experiments and the discussion of spin measurements, and using bra-ket notation, Quantum Mechanics introduces students to an important notational system that is used throughout quantum mechanics. This non-traditional presentation is designed to enhance students’ understanding and strengthen their intuitive grasp of the subject, and has been class tested extensively. The text takes advantage of the versatile SPINS software, which allows the student to simulate Stern-Gerlach measurements in succession. This interaction gets to the heart of Quantum Mechanics, and introduces the student to the mathematics they will be using throughout the course. A solid alternative to the classical texts currently available, it is designed for junior- to senior-level Quantum Mechanics courses taken by physics majors. Cover Table of Contents 1. Stern-Gerlach Experiments Problem Set (1/e): Stern-Gerlach Experiments 2. Operators and Measurement Problem Set (1/e): Operators and Measurement 3. Schrödinger Time Evolution Problem Set (1/e): Schrödinger Time Evolution 4. Quantized Energies: Particle in a Box Problem Set (1/e): Quantized Energies: Particle in a Box 5. Quantum Spookiness Problem Set (1/e): Quantum Spookiness 6. Unbound States Problem Set (1/e): Unbound States 7. Angular Momentum Problem Set (1/e): Angular Momentum 8. Hydrogen Atom Problem Set (1/e): Hydrogen Atom 9. Harmonic Oscillator Problem Set (1/e): Harmonic Oscillator 10. Perturbation Theory Problem Set (1/e): Perturbation Theory 11. Hyperfine Structure and the Addition of Angular Momenta Problem Set (1/e): Hyperfine Structure and the Addition of Angular Momenta 12. Perturbation of Hydrogen Problem Set (1/e): Perturbation of Hydrogen 13. Identical Particles Problem Set (1/e): Identical Particles 14. Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory Problem Set (1/e): Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory 15. Periodic Systems Problem Set (1/e): Periodic Systems 16. Modern Applications of Quantum Mechanics Problem Set (1/e): Modern Applications of Quantum Mechanics 17. Appendix: Physical Constants 18. Appendix: Integrals 19. Appendix: Matrices 20. Appendix: Waves and Fourier Analysis 21. Appendix: Separation of Variables 22. Appendix: Complex Numbers 23. Appendix: Probability 24. Useful Definitions and Equations 25. Spin and Angular Momentum Relations; Bound State Systems; Fundamental Constants 26. Preface Index A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z