Problems in Quantum Mechanics: With Solutions

by Gordon Leslie Squires

Overview

Problem solving in physics is not simply a test of understanding of the subject, it is an integral part of learning it. In this book, the key ideas of quantum mechanics are well illustrated by a carefully chosen set of problems complete with detailed, step-by-step solutions. Beginning with a chapter on orders of magnitude, a variety of topics is then covered, including the mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger's equation, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, the harmonic oscillator, spin, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, the variational method, multielectron atoms, transitions and scattering. Throughout, the physical interpretation or application of certain results is highlighted, thereby providing useful insights into a wide range of systems and phenomena. There is considerable emphasis on applications to atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics and this book will be invaluable to a wide range of physics undergraduates.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521372459
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/16/1995
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.75(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements; Preface for the reader; 1. Numerical values; 2. Fundamentals; 3. Schrödinger equation; 4. Orbital angular momentum, hydrogen atom, harmonic oscillator; 5. Matrices, spin, addition of angular momentum; 6. Approximation methods: time-independent perturbation theory, variational method; 7. Idential particles, multielectron atoms; 8. Time, time-dependent perturbation theory, transitions; 9. Scattering, reactions; 10. Miscellaneous; References; Index.