Understanding Quantum Physics: A User's Manual, Vol. 1

by Michael A. Morrison

Written in an informal yet substantive style that is a joy to read, this book provides a uniquely engaging, in-depth introduction to the concepts of quantum physics and their practical implementation, and is filled with clear, thorough explanations that help readers develop insight into physical ideas and master techniques of problem-solving using quantum mechanics.Fully explores the concepts and strategies of quantum mechanics, showing the connections among the physical concepts that govern the atomic and sub-atomic domain of matter, and examining how these concepts manifest themselves in the mathematical machinery of quantum mechanics. Focuses on the explanations and motivations of the postulates that underlie the machinery of quantum mechanics, and applies simple, single-particle systems in one dimension. Illuminates discussions of ideas and techniques with a multitude of examples that show not just the answers but also the reasoning behind them, and adds dimension to the subject with historical, biographical and philosophical references throughout.Designed for a wide range of readers interested in various branches of physics and engineering physics.

Genres: Physics

668 pages, Hardcover

First published May 14, 1990

Reviews

[Megan Dunbar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very useful for students, detailed explanations of equations and the steps of one to another.

[John Rasmussen · Rating 2 out of 5]

While attempting to minimize the mathematics presented, by doing this, the verbal descriptions of the evolution of the ideas becomes extremely difficult to follow. I would not recommend this text.

[Rml Mrz · Rating 5 out of 5]

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