An Introduction to Quantum Physics

From Schrodinger's Equation to Quantum Computing

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

1 177 kr

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Beskrivning

An Introduction to Quantum Physics: From Schrodinger's Equation to Quantum Computing focuses on the Schrodinger equation and its application to the hydrogen atom while also exploring other idealized but important quantum mechanical problems, such as the infinite square well and the harmonic oscillator to build students’ physical intuition. The text assumes only calculus-based introductory physics, but helps students understand the origin of the periodic table and the electronic structure of atoms in a deeper way. In addition, it enables users to make connections with concepts in linear algebra, a course that many students have recently taken or may be taking concurrently.

For a student’s first exposure to quantum mechanics, the book offers a unique concentration on locality, entanglement, Bell’s theorem, and quantum gates. This valuable first edition delivers engaging explanations and illustrative examples for both classic problems solved by quantum mechanics and new ones that form the basis for quantum computing.

Explores foundational quantum physics and its application across various fields
Strikes a balance between the breadth and the depth of the material presented
Helps students make connections between physics, chemistry, mathematics, and linear algebra, among other fields
Includes numerous figures and examples, illustrating important physics concepts conveyed in the text
Offers online support, including a solutions manual for instructors

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-08-01
Mått:152 x 229 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:600
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780443330605

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Mer om författaren

Dr. Bergman is the recipient of fellowships from the National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA, and NATO. He has published papers, some with student coauthors, in Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics, Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions, Nature, Geophysical Research Letters, Journal of Geophysical Research, and Journal of Crystal Growth.Dr. Bergman has been a Teaching Fellow at Harvard University and a Visiting Professor at the École normale supérieure de Lyon in France. He is the Instructor in Volcanology with the Tropical Studies Signature Program on Montserrat and has been teaching at Simon's Rock since 1994. He was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Glasgow, and received his Ph.D. in Geophysics from MIT, and his B.A. in Geophysics from Columbia University.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Premature Quantum Mechanics2. Some Necessary Math3. The Essence of Quantum Mechanics4. The Schrodinger Wave Equation: Wave Mechanics5. A Few Simple (but Useful!) Quantum Mechanical Problems6. The Stern-Gerlach Experiment7. Operators: A Brief Peek at the Formal Structure of Quantum Mechanics8. The Hydrogen Atom9. Spin10. Multi-Electron Atoms11. Entangled States, Bell’s Theorem, and Quantum Gates