Concepts In Quantum Mechanics

by Sarita Shrivastava

Overview

In advanced topics of quantum mechanics, some of these behaviours are macroscopic and only emerge at extreme (i.e., very low or very high) energies or temperatures. The name quantum mechanics derives from the observation that some physical quantities can change only in discrete amounts (Latin quanta), and not in a continuous (cf. analog) way. For example, the angular momentum of an electron bound to an atom or molecule is quantized. In the context of quantum mechanics, the wave–particle duality of energy and matter and the uncertainty principle provide a unified view of the behaviour of photons, electrons, and other atomic-scale objects. The mathematical formulations of quantum mechanics are abstract. This book analyses various aspects of this subject. The book will be highly useful to students and teachers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789353146030
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	222
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Dr. Sarita Shrivastava is Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at L.N.T.M. College, Dhanbad, a constituent unit of Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh (Jharkhand).