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Principles of Quantum Mechanics

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Table of contents (21 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
  2. Mathematical Introduction

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 1-73
  3. Review of Classical Mechanics

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 75-106
  4. All Is Not Well with Classical Mechanics

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 107-113
  5. Simple Problems in One Dimension

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 151-178
  6. The Classical Limit

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 179-184
  7. The Harmonic Oscillator

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 185-221
  8. The Classical Limit

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 223-235
  9. The Heisenberg Uncertainty Relations

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 237-246
  10. Systems with N Degreesof Freedom

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 247-278
  11. Symmetries and Their Consequences

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 279-303
  12. The Hydrogen Atom

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 353-371
  13. Spin

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 373-401
  14. Addition of Angular Momenta

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 403-427
  15. The Variational and WKB Methods

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 429-449
  16. Time-Independent Perturbation Theory

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 451-471
  17. Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 473-521
  18. Scattering Theory

    • R. Shankar
    Pages 523-561

About this book

R. Shankar has introduced major additions and updated key presentations in this second edition of Principles of Quantum Mechanics. New features of this innovative text include an entirely rewritten mathematical introduction, a discussion of Time-reversal invariance, and extensive coverage of a variety of path integrals and their applications. Additional highlights include:

- Clear, accessible treatment of underlying mathematics

- A review of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics

- Student understanding of quantum theory is enhanced by separate treatment of mathematical theorems and physical postulates

- Unsurpassed coverage of path integrals and their relevance in contemporary physics

The requisite text for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Second Edition is fully referenced and is supported by many exercises and solutions. The book’s self-contained chapters also make it suitable for independent study as well as for courses in applied disciplines.

Reviews

`An excellent text....The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are discussed in a clear, succint manner.' - American Scientist, from a review of the First Edition

Authors and Affiliations

  • Yale University, New Haven, USA

    R. Shankar

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