Quantum Mechanics: A Concise Textbook with Emphasis on Exact Methods (UNITEXT for Physics) - Softcover

Cecotti, Sergio

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3031988264 ISBN 13: 9783031988264

Publisher: Springer, 2026

Synopsis

This advanced introductory textbook offers a comprehensive approach to non-relativistic Quantum Mechanics, focusing on exact methods and mathematical techniques often overlooked in standard textbooks. Bridging the gap between foundational concepts and advanced topics, this book introduces numerous methods―some of which are entirely new―making it an invaluable resource for students and researchers alike.

Key topics include open quantum systems, entanglement, and supersymmetry, providing a modern perspective on the subject. With eight in-depth chapters, it covers:

1. Quantum Mechanics: A New Paradigm
2. Hilbert Space Formulation of Quantum Physics
3. Schrödinger Equation I
4. Symmetry, Angular Momentum, and Statistics
5. Schrödinger Equation II
6. Path Integrals
7. Quantum Entanglement
8. Methods, Techniques, and Approximation Schemes

Perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of quantum mechanics beyond the basics, this textbook combines theory with practical mathematical methods to present the full scope of the subject’s complexity.

About this title

About the Author

Sergio Cecotti graduated with a degree in physics from the University of Pisa in 1979 and has worked at Harvard University, UCLA, the CERN in Geneva, and the ICTP in Trieste. He has taught physics at the University of Pisa, the International School for Advanced Studies of Trieste (SISSA), and now at BIMSA in Beijing. He is the author of the books: "Introduction to String Theory", Springer (2023), "Statistical Mechanics - A Concise Advanced Textbook", Springer (2024), and "Analytical Mechanics - A Concise Textbook", Springer (2024).

From the Back Cover

This advanced introductory textbook offers a comprehensive approach to non-relativistic Quantum Mechanics, focusing on exact methods and mathematical techniques often overlooked in standard textbooks. Bridging the gap between foundational concepts and advanced topics, this book introduces numerous methods—some of which are entirely new—making it an invaluable resource for students and researchers alike.

Key topics include open quantum systems, entanglement, and supersymmetry, providing a modern perspective on the subject. With eight in-depth chapters, it covers:

1. Quantum Mechanics: A New Paradigm
2. Hilbert Space Formulation of Quantum Physics
3. Schrödinger Equation I
4. Symmetry, Angular Momentum, and Statistics
5. Schrödinger Equation II
6. Path Integrals
7. Quantum Entanglement
8. Methods, Techniques, and Approximation Schemes

Perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of quantum mechanics beyond the basics, this textbook combines theory with practical mathematical methods to present the full scope of the subject’s complexity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031988264
• ISBN 13: 9783031988264
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 659