Problems and solutions in quantum mechanics / Kyriakos Tamvakis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tamvakis, K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quantum theory--Problems, exercises, etc.

Quantum theory.

Genre:

Problems and exercises.

Physical Description:

vii, 334 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.

Summary:

This collection of solved problems corresponds to the standard topics covered in established undergraduate and graduate courses in Quantum Mechanics. Completely up-to-date problems are also included on topics of current interest that are absent in the existing literature.

Solutions are presented in considerable detail to enable students to follow each step. The emphasis is on stressing the principles and methods used, allowing students to master new ways of thinking and problem-solving techniques. The problems themselves are longer than those usually encountered in textbooks and consist of a number of questions based around a central theme, highlighting properties and concepts of interest.

For undergraduate and graduate students, as well as for those involved in teaching Quantum Mechanics, the book can be used as a supplementary text or as an independent self-study tool.

Contents:

1 Wave functions 1

2 The free particle 17

3 Simple potentials 32

4 The harmonic oscillator 82

5 Angular momentum 118

6 Quantum behaviour 155

7 General motion 178

8 Many-particle systems 244

9 Approximation methods 273

10 Scattering 304.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 332) and index.

ISBN:

0521840872

052160057X

OCLC:

60418284

Publisher Number:

9780521840873 (hbk.)

9780521600576 (pbk.)