Quantum mechanics 1: An introduction

by Walter Greiner

"Quantum Mechanics - An Introduction" lays the foundations for the rest of the course on advanced quantum mechanics and field theory. Starting from black-body radiation, the photoelectric effect and wave-particle duality, Greiner goes on to discuss the uncertainty relations, spin, and many-body systems; he includes applications to the hydrogen atom and the Stern-Gerlach and Einstein-de Haas experiments. The mathematics of representation theory, S matrices, perturbation theory, eigenvalue problems, and hypergeometric differential equations are presented in detail, with 84 fully and carefully worked examples and exercises to consolidate the material. This third edition has been corrected and is presented in both a new cover and a new format.

Genres: Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Science

464 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Adam Lantos · Rating 5 out of 5]

An introductory book on Quantum Mechanics that is at a much higher level than other introductory books. Provides proofs whenever possible and gives precise and thorough explanations. Although there are more pedagogical books (like Shankar's or Griffith's textbooks), you will learn Quantum Mechanics and be at a very good level if you go through this book. Greiner is popular for giving many examples that are fully worked out and this book does not disappoint in this aspect. A really good treatment of Quantum Mechanics!

[Sanar Othman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this book and how it’s structured but it takes ages to go through. Could be used as supplementary text to let’s say Sakurai’s modern Quantum mechanics.