Hands-on practice in solving quantum physics problems
Quantum Physics is the study of the behavior of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and even smaller microscopic levels. Like the other titles in our For Dummies Workbook series, Quantum Physics Workbook For Dummies allows you to hone your skills at solving the difficult and often confusing equations you encounter in this subject.
* Explains equations in easy-to-understand terms
* Harmonic Oscillator Operations, Angular Momentum, Spin, Scattering Theory
Using a proven practice-and-review approach, Quantum Physics Workbook For Dummies is all you need to get up to speed in problem solving!
Table des matières
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Started with Quantum Physics.
Chapter 1: The Basics of Quantum Physics: Introducing State
Vectors.
Chapter 2: No Handcuffs Involved: Bound States in Energy
Wells.
Chapter 3: Over and Over with Harmonic Oscillators.
Part II: Round and Round with Angular Momentum and
Spin.
Chapter 4: Handling Angular Momentum in Quantum Physics.
Chapter 5: Spin Makes the Particle Go Round.
Part III: Quantum Physics in Three Dimensions.
Chapter 6: Solving Problems in Three Dimensions: Cartesian
Coordinates.
Chapter 7: Going Circular in Three Dimensions: Spherical
Coordinates.
Chapter 8: Getting to Know Hydrogen Atoms.
Chapter 9: Corralling Many Particles Together.
Part IV: Acting on Impulse — Impacts in Quantum
Physics.
Chapter 10: Pushing with Perturbation Theory.
Chapter 11: One Hits the Other: Scattering Theory.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 12: Ten Tips to Make Solving Quantum Physics Problems
Easier.
Chapter 13: Ten Famous Solved Quantum Physics Problems.
Chapter 14: Ten Ways to Avoid Common Errors When Solving
Problems.
Index.
A propos de l’auteur
Steven Holzner, Ph D, taught physics at Cornell University for more than 10 years.
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