Steven Holzner

Quantum Physics Workbook For Dummies

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Produktbeschreibung

Hands-on practice in solving quantum physics problems

Quantum Physics is the study of the behavior of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and even smaller microscopic levels. Like the other titles in our For Dummies Workbook series, Quantum Physics Workbook For Dummies allows you to hone your skills at solving the difficult and often confusing equations you encounter in this subject.
Explains equations in easy-to-understand terms
Harmonic Oscillator Operations, Angular Momentum, Spin, Scattering Theory

Using a proven practice-and-review approach, Quantum Physics Workbook For Dummies is all you need to get up to speed in problem solving!

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 203mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 451g
• ISBN-13: 9780470525890
• ISBN-10: 0470525894
• Artikelnr.: 27065450

Autorenporträt

Steven Holzner, PhD, taught physics at Cornell University for more than 10 years.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Part I: Getting Started with Quantum Physics. Chapter 1: The
Basics of Quantum Physics: Introducing State Vectors. Chapter 2: No
Handcuffs Involved: Bound States in Energy Wells. Chapter 3: Over and Over
with Harmonic Oscillators. Part II: Round and Round with Angular Momentum
and Spin. Chapter 4: Handling Angular Momentum in Quantum Physics. Chapter
5: Spin Makes the Particle Go Round. Part III: Quantum Physics in Three
Dimensions. Chapter 6: Solving Problems in Three Dimensions: Cartesian
Coordinates. Chapter 7: Going Circular in Three Dimensions: Spherical
Coordinates. Chapter 8: Getting to Know Hydrogen Atoms. Chapter 9:
Corralling Many Particles Together. Part IV: Acting on Impulse -- Impacts
in Quantum Physics. Chapter 10: Pushing with Perturbation Theory. Chapter
11: One Hits the Other: Scattering Theory. Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 12: Ten Tips to Make Solving Quantum Physics Problems Easier.
Chapter 13: Ten Famous Solved Quantum Physics Problems. Chapter 14: Ten
Ways to Avoid Common Errors When Solving Problems. Index.