Quantum mechanics /
B.H. Bransden and C.J. Joachain.
- 2nd ed.
- New Delhi Pearson 2013.
- xiv, 803 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Rev. ed. of: Introduction to quantum mechanics. 1989. Rs.989/- TBH/86/163
Includes bibliographical references (p. 787-788) and index.
The origins of quantum theory.
The wave function and the uncertainty principle.
The Schrodinger equation.
One-dimensional examples.
The formalism of quantum mechanics.
Angular momentum.
The Schrodinger equation in three dimensions.
Approximation methods for stationary problems.
Approximation methods for time-dependent problems.
Several- and many-particle systems.
The interaction of quantum systems with radiation.
The interaction of quantum systems with external electric and magnetic fields.
Quantum collision theory.
Quantum statistics.
Relativistic quantum mechanics.
Further applications of quantum mechanics.
Measurement and interpretation.
Providing a core text in quantum mechanics for students of physics at the undergraduate level, this text gives a comprehensive introduction to key principles and full and detailed explanations to help students of average mathematical ability.