Quantum Mechanics II: A Second Course in Quantum Theory - Hardcover

Landau, Rubin H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471637270 ISBN 13: 9780471637271

Publisher: Wiley VCH, 1990

Synopsis

The first section presents detailed and thorough coverage of integral quantum mechanics and scattering. In the second section, an operational treatment of relativistic quantum mechanics is provided. Quantum fields are introduced in the third part, using perturbation theory to emphasize the connections with familiar quantum mechanics, and the field theory is illustrated with examples of actual physical processes.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Here is a readable and intuitive quantum mechanics text that covers scattering theory, relativistic quantum mechanics, and field theory. This expanded and updated Second Edition––with five new chapters––emphasizes the concrete and calculable over the abstract and pure, and helps turn students into researchers without diminishing their sense of wonder at physics and nature.

As a one–year graduate–level course, Quantum Mechanics II: A Second Course in Quantum Theory leads from quantum basics to basic field theory, and lays the foundation for research–oriented specialty courses. Used selectively, the material can be tailored to create a one–semester course in advanced topics. In either case, it addresses a broad audience of students in the physical sciences, as well as independent readers––whether advanced undergraduates or practicing scientists.

Acknowledging the challenges encountered by most students with this material, the author:
∗ Applies the material with over 200 exercises and 100 illustrations
∗ Concludes all chapters with multipart problems that include additional examples beyond the scope of the main text
∗ Incorporates a number of tutorials into the text for systematic learning of special topics
∗ Provides accessible coverage of the difficult area of quantum fields by emphasizing the physics involved and drawing connections with quantum mechanics
∗ Covers material not usually found in textbooks such as the use of the Dirac equation and computers in modern physics
∗ Provides appendixes on momentum states, representations, special relativity, and the Dirac equation

Written with fluidity and a passion for the natural world, this stimulating book will help students develop the necessary research tools, understand the complexities of the subject, and gain new insights into and appreciation of experimental physics.

Synopsis

Differing from others in its scope and design, this book is aimed at helping students see the beauty and unity of physics. The emphasis in all parts is towards developing understanding and intuition. It is a collection of topics which the author believes all students in physical sciences should want to study before doing research orientated speciality courses. Whereas much space is given to developing the needed tools, much is also given to developing new ideas about physics and nature. The book will benefitthose those doing a graduate course in quantum mechanics for physicists and chemists; also physicists working in particle physics and computational physics; nuclear scientists and atomic physicists.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley VCH
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471637270
• ISBN 13: 9780471637271
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 483