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Mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics / by John von Neumann ; translated from the German edition by Robert T. Beyer.
Van Pelt Library QC174.3 .V613 1996
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Math/Physics/Astronomy Library QC174.3 .V613 1996
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Von Neumann, John, 1903-1957.
- Series:
- Princeton paperbacks
- Princeton landmarks in mathematics and physics
- Standardized Title:
- Mathematische Grundlagen der Quantenmechanik. English
- Language:
- English
- German
- Subjects (All):
- Matrix mechanics.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 445 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1996.
- Summary:
- "Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics" was a revolutionary book that caused a sea change in theoretical physics. Here, John von Neumann, one of the leading mathematicians of the twentieth century, shows that great insights in quantum physics can be obtained by exploring the mathematical structure of quantum mechanics. He begins by presenting the theory of Hermitean operators and Hilbert spaces. These provide the framework for transformation theory, which von Neumann regards as the definitive form of quantum mechanics. Using this theory, he attacks with mathematical rigor some of the general problems of quantum theory, such as quantum statistical mechanics as well as measurement processes. Regarded as a tour de force at the time of publication, this book is still indispensable for those interested in the fundamental issues of quantum mechanics.
- Notes:
- Translation of: Mathematische Grundlagen der Quantenmechanik.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 0691028931
- OCLC:
- 37904902
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