Quantum Physics For Dummies - Steven Holzner

Quantum Physics For Dummies - Steven Holzner

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Title

Quantum Physics For Dummies

Authors and contributors

By (author) Steven Holzner

Physical properties

Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 336
Width: 184 mm
Height: 231 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight: 500 g

Audience

General/trade
Professional and scholarly

Language

English

ISBN

ISBN 13: 9781118460825
ISBN 10: 1118460820

Classifications

Dewey:530.12
BISAC category code:SCI057000
Nielsen BookScan Product Class:S7.4

Edition

2, Revised

Edition statement

Revised edition

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons Inc

Imprint name

John Wiley & Sons Inc

Publication date

05 February 2013

Publication City/Country

New York/US

Main description

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 withroom 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 ApplicationsThe Foundations of Quantum PhysicsVector NotationSpinScattering Theory, Angular Momentum, and moreFrom the Back Cover Your plain-English guide to understanding and working with the micro world 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 anyroom course ¿¿¿ study at your own pace and prepare for graduate or professional examsYour journey begins here ¿¿¿ understand what quantum physics is and what kinds of problems it can solveKnow the basic math ¿¿¿ from state vectors to quantum matrix manipulations, get the foundation you need to proceedPut quantum physics to work ¿¿¿ make sense of Schr¿¿dinger's equation and handle particles bound in square wells and harmonic oscillatorsSolve problems in three dimensions ¿¿¿ use the full operators to handle wave functions and eigenvectors to find the natural wave functions of a systemDiscover the latest research ¿¿¿ learn the cutting-edge quantum physics theories that aim to explain the universe itself