Applied Quantum Mechanics

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

Featuring new coverage of quantum engineering and quantum information processing, the third edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide a uniquely practical introduction to the fundamentals of quantum mechanics. It features straightforward explanations of quantum effects, suitable for readers from all backgrounds; real-world engineering problems showcasing the practical application of theory to practice, providing a relevant and accessible introduction to cutting-edge quantum applications; over 60 accessible worked examples using MATLAB (as well as open-source Python), allowing deepened understanding through computational exploration and visualization; and a new chapter on quantum engineering, introducing state-of-the-art concepts in quantum information processing and quantum device design. Updated throughout and supported online by downloadable MATLAB code, exam questions, and solutions to over 150 homework problems for instructors, this is the ideal textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students in applied science, applied physics, engineering, and materials science studying a first course in quantum mechanics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-08-31
Mått:176 x 250 x 39 mm
Vikt:1 210 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:614
Upplaga:3
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9781009308076

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Mer om författaren

A. F. J. Levi is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Physics and Astronomy, and Chair of the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – Electrophysics, at the University of Southern California. He joined USC after a decade at AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey, and has over 25 years of experience in teaching applied quantum mechanics for engineers and scientists. He is the inventor of hot electron spectroscopy, discovered ballistic electron transport in transistors, created the first microdisk laser, and carried out groundbreaking work in optimal design of small electronic and photonic systems.

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'Applied Quantum Mechanics, third edition, by A. F. J. Levi, is an essential update in the rapidly evolving field of quantum mechanics. With a clear and concentrated focus on practical equation manipulation, using computational tools, and an intuitive understanding of applications, this edition skillfully integrates the latest advancements in electronics and quantum engineering. An indispensable resource for students and researchers, it strikes the perfect balance between conciseness and comprehensiveness.' Daryoosh Vashaee, North Carolina State University

Innehållsförteckning

Preface; Note on MATLAB programs; 1. Toward quantum mechanics; 2. Using the Schrödinger wave equation; 3. Electron propagation; 4. Eigenstates and operators; 5. The harmonic oscillator; 6. Fermions and bosons; 7. Time-dependent perturbation; 8. The semiconductor laser; 9. Time-independent perturbation; 10. Angular momentum and the hydrogenic atom; 11. Toward quantum engineering; Appendices; Index.