Book description
Quantum Physics For Dummies, Revised Edition helps make quantum
physics understandable and accessible. From what quantum physics can
do for the world to understanding hydrogen atoms, readers will get
complete coverage of the subject, along with numerous examples to help
them tackle the tough equations. Compatible with classroom text books
and courses, Quantum Physics For Dummies, Revised Edition lets
students study at their own paces and helps them prepare for graduate
or professional exams. Coverage includes:
- The Schrodinger Equation and its Applications
- The Foundations of Quantum Physics
- Vector Notation
- Spin
- Scattering Theory, Angular Momentum, and more
From the Back Cover
Your plain-English guide to understanding and working with the micro world
Quantum physics - also called quantum mechanics or quantum field
theory - can be daunting for even the most dedicated student or
enthusiast of science, math, or physics. This friendly, concise guide
makes this challenging subject understandable and accessible, from
atoms to particles to gases and beyond. Plus, it's packed with fully
explained examples to help you tackle the tricky equations like a pro!
- Compatible with any classroom course - study at your own pace and
prepare for graduate or professional exams
- Your journey begins here - understand what quantum physics is and
what kinds of problems it can solve
- Know the basic math - from state vectors to quantum matrix
manipulations, get the foundation you need to proceed
- Put quantum physics to work - make sense of Schrödinger's equation
and handle particles bound in square wells and harmonic oscillators
- Solve problems in three dimensions - use the full operators to
handle wave functions and eigenvectors to find the natural wave
functions of a system
- Discover the latest research - learn the cutting-edge quantum
physics theories that aim to explain the universe itself
