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This innovative new text approaches Quantum Mechanics in a manner more closely aligned with the methods used in real modern physics research. Most texts start with a bit of history and then move directly to wave-particle problems with the incumbent heavy mathematical analysis McIntyre, Manogue, and Tate aim to ground the student’s knowledge in experimental phenomena and use a more approachable, less intimidating, more powerful mathematical matrix model.
Beginning with the Stern-Gerlach experiments and the discussion of spin measurements, and using bra-ket notation, Quantum Mechanics introduces students to an important notational system that is used throughout quantum mechanics. This non-traditional presentation is designed to enhance students’ understanding and strengthen their intuitive grasp of the subject, and has been class tested extensively. The text takes advantage of the versatile SPINS software, which allows the student to simulate Stern-Gerlach measurements in succession. This interaction gets to the heart of Quantum Mechanics, and introduces the student to the mathematics they will be using throughout the course. A solid alternative to the classical texts currently available, it is designed for junior- to senior-level Quantum Mechanics courses taken by physics majors.
Stern-Gerlach Experiments
Operators and Measurement
Schrödinger Time Evolution
Quantized Energies: Particle in a Box
Quantum Spookiness
Unbound States
Angular Momentum
Hydrogen Atom
Harmonic Oscillator
Perturbation Theory
Hyperfine Structure and the Addition of Angular Momenta
Perturbation of Hydrogen
Identical Particles
Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory
Periodic Systems
Modern Applications of Quantum Mechanics
Appendix: Physical Constants
Appendix: Integrals
Appendix: Matrices
Appendix: Waves and Fourier Analysis
Appendix: Separation of Variables
Appendix: Complex Numbers
Appendix: Probability
Useful Definitions and Equations
Spin and Angular Momentum Relations Bound State Systems Fundamental Constants