Your plain-English guide to understanding and working with the micro
world*
Quantum Physics For Dummies,* Revised Edition helps make quantum physics
understandable and accessible. From what quantum physics can do for the
world to understanding hydrogen atoms, readers will get complete
coverage of the subject, along with numerous examples to help them
tackle the tough equations. Compatible with classroom text books and
courses, Quantum Physics For Dummies, Revised Edition lets students
study at their own paces and helps them prepare for graduate or
professional exams. Coverage includes:
- The Schrodinger Equation and its Applications
- The Foundations of Quantum Physics
- Vector Notation
- Spin
- Scattering Theory, Angular Momentum, and more
Quantum physics -- also called quantum mechanics or quantum field theory
-- can be daunting for even the most dedicated student or enthusiast of
science, math, or physics. This friendly, concise guide makes this
challenging subject understandable and accessible, from atoms to
particles to gases and beyond. Plus, it's packed with fully explained
examples to help you tackle the tricky equations like a pro!
- Compatible with any classroom course -- study at your own pace and
prepare for graduate or professional exams
- Your journey begins here -- understand what quantum physics is and
what kinds of problems it can solve
- Know the basic math -- from state vectors to quantum matrix
manipulations, get the foundation you need to proceed
- Put quantum physics to work -- make sense of Schrödinger's equation
and handle particles bound in square wells and harmonic oscillators
- Solve problems in three dimensions -- use the full operators to handle
wave functions and eigenvectors to find the natural wave functions of
a system
- Discover the latest research -- learn the cutting-edge quantum physics
theories that aim to explain the universe itself
