Elementary Quantum Mechanics

Klappentext Originally published in 1934, this reference guide provides introductory and principle knowledge of the theory of quantum mechanics. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1934! this book was primarily intended as a reference guide to equip undergraduate students with the introductory and principle knowledge of the theory of quantum mechanics. It contains ten chapters in total! ranging from 'The wave equation' to 'Electrons in crystals'. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Energy diagrams; 2. The new language of physics and chemistry; 3. The wave equation - the hydrogen atom - magnetic moment and electron spin - simple problems; 4. The uncertainty principle - systems containing many particles - electron configurations and the periodic table - metals; 5. The movement of particles; 6. Two interacting particles - diatomic molecules; 7. Independent observable quantities - homonuclear molecules - valence bonds; 8. Electrons in crystals - insulators and conductors; 9. Perturbation theory - the description of physical events; 10. The same continued; Mathematical appendix; Table of electron configurations and first ionisation potentials; Subject index; Name index.

Product details

• Authors: R. W Gurney, R. W. Gurney
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2015
• EAN: 9781107586352
• ISBN: 978-1-107-58635-2
• No. of pages: 172
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Theoretical physics; SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory)