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Theoretical Physics 6

Quantum Mechanics - Basics

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  • Covers it all, no need for additional textbooks, from basic quantum physics to the Dirac formulism
  • Offers a tried-and-tested approach reflecting the author's 40 years of teaching experience
  • Belongs to a multi-volume introduction to theoretical physics, in which one renowned textbook author covers the complete curriculum
  • Offers detailed explanations of the solutions to numerous problems

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Table of contents (4 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Inductive Reasons for the Wave Mechanics

    • Wolfgang Nolting
    Pages 1-75
  3. Schrödinger Equation

    • Wolfgang Nolting
    Pages 77-123
  4. Simple Model Systems

    • Wolfgang Nolting
    Pages 235-316
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 317-516

About this book

This textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the basics of quantum mechanics, one of the core components of undergraduate physics courses. It follows on naturally from the previous volumes in this series, thus developing the physical understanding further on to quantized states. The first part of the book introduces wave equations while exploring the Schrödinger equation and the hydrogen atom. More complex themes are covered in the second part of the book, which describes the Dirac formulism of quantum mechanics.

Ideally suited to undergraduate students with some grounding in classical mechanics and electrodynamics, the book is enhanced throughout with learning features such as boxed inserts and chapter summaries, with key mathematical derivations highlighted to aid understanding. The text is supported by numerous worked examples and end of chapter problem sets.



About the Theoretical Physics series

Translated from the renowned and highly successful German editions, the eight volumes of this series cover the complete core curriculum of theoretical physics at undergraduate level. Each volume is self-contained and provides all the material necessary for the individual course topic. Numerous problems with detailed solutions support a deeper understanding. Wolfgang Nolting is famous for his refined didactical style and has been referred to as the "German Feynman" in reviews.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Inst. Physik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany

    Wolfgang Nolting

About the author

Prof. Dr Wolfgang Nolting is an emeritus professor of physics of the German Humboldt University in Berlin, whose research interests span solid state physics and magnetism. He has over 40 years of teaching experience at various institutions including the University of Münster, ETH Zürich, the University of Würzburg and the Universidad de Valladolid in Spain. His acclaimed German textbook series on Theoretical Physics has now attained the rank of a standard work in physics education.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Theoretical Physics 6

  • Book Subtitle: Quantum Mechanics - Basics

  • Authors: Wolfgang Nolting

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54386-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-54385-7Published: 27 March 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-54386-4Published: 20 March 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 516

  • Number of Illustrations: 120 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Quantum Physics, Quantum Gases and Condensates

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eBook USD 79.99
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  • Read on any device
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Hardcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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