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An Introduction to Quantum Physics A.P. French (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA)

An Introduction to Quantum Physics By A.P. French (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA)

An Introduction to Quantum Physics by A.P. French (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA)

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This book covers the fundamentals of quantum physics through the Coulomb theory of the hydrogen atom, a semi-quantitative analysis of the helium atom, and a qualitative description of the build up of the periodic table, ending with a discussion of radiation by atoms. The emphasis is on the underpinnings of quantum mechanics.

An Introduction to Quantum Physics Summary

An Introduction to Quantum Physics by A.P. French (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA)

Provides comprehensive coverage of all the fundamentals of quantum physics. Full mathematical treatments are given. Uses examples from different areas of physics to demonstrate how theories work in practice. Text derived from lectures delivered at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

About A.P. French (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA)

A.P. French

Table of Contents

PREFACE, LEARNING AIDS FOR QUANTUM PHYSICS, 1 Simple models of the atom, 2 The wave properties of particles, 3 Wave-particle duality and bound states, 4 Solutions of Schrodinger's equation in one dimension, 5 Further applications of Schrodinger's equation, 6 Photons and quantum states, 7 Quantum amplitudes and state vectors, 8 The time dependence of quantum states, 9 Particle scattering and barrier penetration, 10 Angular momentum, 11 Angular momentum of atomic systems, 12 Quantum states of three-dimensional systems, 13 Identical particles and atomic structure, 14 Radiation by atoms, BIBLIOGRAPHY, ANSWERS TO EXERCISES, SELECTED PHYSICAL CONSTANTS AND CONVERSION FACTORS, INDEX

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GOR001521886
9780748740789
0748740783
An Introduction to Quantum Physics by A.P. French (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA)
A.P. French (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA)
MIT Introductory Physics Series
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19791130
692
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