Quantum Mechanics - Inception Or Conception? a Classical Preamble to Quantum Mechanics

Embarking on a journey into the realm of quantum mechanics can be a daunting task for anyone. Its puzzling mathematics and bewildering predictions often leave individuals feeling confused and disheartened. But what if there was a different approach-one aimed to cultivate an understanding of quantum mechanics from its very foundations?

List of contents

1. Introduction
2. Quantum Mechanics (Inception)
3. Kinematics
4. Newtonian Mechanics
5. Energy
6. Lagrangian Mechanics
7. Hamiltonian Mechanics
8. Poisson Brackets
9. Conservation Laws
10. Quantum Mechanics (Conception)
11. Appendix: Ignorance, Scientific Method, and the Tools of Logic

About the author

Giuseppe Pileio is currently an Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry at the School of Chemistry of the University of Southampton, UK, where he teaches Physical Chemistry, Quantum Mechanics, Molecular Spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. At the University of Southampton, Giuseppe also run a research group that specializes in developing theory, simulations, and methodology in the field of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Giuseppe is co-author of more than 70 scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals, and has already published a University Textbook on the dynamics of nuclear spins.

Product details

• Authors: Giuseppe Pileio
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.06.2025
• EAN: 9781032605883
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3260588-3
• No. of pages: 100
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics; SCIENCE / General, SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory, SCIENCE / Mechanics / General, SCIENCE / Mechanics / Thermodynamics, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), Applied mathematics, Plasma Physics