Quantum mechanics I : the fundamentals / S. Rajasekar, R. Velusamy.
| Author/creator | Rajasekar, S., 1963- author. |
| Other author | Velusamy, R., 1952- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2015] |
| Copyright Date | ©2015 |
| Description | xxi, 591 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Why was quantum mechanics developed? -- Schrödinger equation and wave function -- Operators, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions -- Exactly solvable systems I: bound states -- Exactly solvable systems II: Scattering states -- Matrix mechanics -- Various pictures and density matrix -- Heisenberg uncertainty principle -- Momentum representation -- Wave packet -- Theory of angular momentum -- Hydrogen atom -- Approximation methods I: Time-independent perturbation theory -- Approximation methods II: Time-dependent perturbation theory -- Approximation methods III: WKB and asymptotic methods -- Approximation methods IV: Variational approach -- Scattering theory -- Identical particles -- Relativistic quantum theory -- Mysteries in quantum mechanics -- Numerical methods for quantum mechanics. |
| Summary | 'Quantum Mechanics I' provides a graduate-level account of the behaviour of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and sub-nuclear levels. It covers basic concepts, mathematical formalism, and applications to physically important systems. The text addresses many topics not typically found in books at this level. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2015000792 |
| ISBN | 9781482263374 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1482263378 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QC174.12 .R348 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |