About the Book

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 any classroom course -- study at your own pace and prepare for graduate or professional exams

Your journey begins here -- understand what quantum physics is and what kinds of problems it can solve

Know the basic math -- from state vectors to quantum matrix manipulations, get the foundation you need to proceed

Put quantum physics to work -- make sense of Schrodinger's equation and handle particles bound in square wells and harmonic oscillators

Solve problems in three dimensions -- use the full operators to handle wave functions and eigenvectors to find the natural wave functions of a system

Discover the latest research -- learn the cutting-edge quantum physics theories that aim to explain the universe itself

Open the book and find:

What quantum physics has contributed to daily life

The real-world impact of 3D quantum physics

The basics of angular momentum and spin

How to understand hydrogen atoms, perturbation theory, and scattering theory

Tips for figuring out complex equations

How to work with multiple-particle systems

Classic quantum physics problems

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 318 pages

Language: English

Publisher: For Dummies

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 0470381884

Publication Date: Feb. 1st, 2009

ISBN-13: 9780470381885

Dimensions: 7.30 x 9.10 x 0.90 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.10 lbs

• Categories: Quantum Theory