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.
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.
Steven Holzner is an award-winning author of technical and science books (like Physics For Dummies and Differential Equations For Dummies). He graduated from MIT and did his PhD in physics at Cornell University, where he was on the teaching faculty for 10 years. He's also been on the faculty of MIT. Steve also teaches corporate groups around the country.
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Introduction 1
Part I: Small World, Huh? Essential Quantum Physics 7
Chapter 1: Discoveries and Essential Quantum Physics 9
Chapter 2: Entering the Matrix: Welcome to State Vectors 23
Part II: Bound and Undetermined: Handling Particles in Bound States 55
Chapter 3: Getting Stuck in Energy Wells 57
Chapter 4: Back and Forth with Harmonic Oscillators 91
Part III: Turning to Angular Momentum and Spin 125
Chapter 5: Working with Angular Momentum on the Quantum Level 127
Chapter 6: Getting Dizzy with Spin 157
Part IV: Multiple Dimensions: Going 3D with Quantum Physics 167
Chapter 7: Rectangular Coordinates: Solving Problems in Three Dimensions 169
Chapter 8: Solving Problems in Three Dimensions: Spherical Coordinates 189
Chapter 9: Understanding Hydrogen Atoms 205
Chapter 10: Handling Many Identical Particles 231
Part V: Group Dynamics: Introducing Multiple Particles 253
Chapter 11: Giving Systems a Push: Perturbation Theory 255
