Lectures on quantum mechanics
Steven Weinberg
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Lectures on quantum mechanics
Published
2013
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
358
ISBN-13
9781107028722
Description
"Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg combines his exceptional physical insight with his gift for clear exposition to provide a concise introduction to modern quantum mechanics. Ideally suited to a one-year graduate course, this textbook is also a useful reference for researchers. Readers are introduced to the subject through a review of the history of quantum mechanics and an account of classic solutions of the Schrödinger equation, before quantum mechanics is developed in a modern Hilbert space approach. The textbook covers many topics not often found in other books on the subject, including alternatives to the Copenhagen interpretation, Bloch waves and band structure, the Wigner-Eckart theorem, magic numbers, isospin symmetry, the Dirac theory of constrained canonical systems, general scattering theory, the optical theorem, the 'in-in' formalism, the Berry phase, Landau levels, entanglement and quantum computing. Problems are included at the ends of chapters, with solutions available for instructors at www.cambridge.org/9781107028722"-- "Ideally suited to a one-year graduate course, this textbook is also a useful reference for researchers. Readers are introduced to the subject through a review of the history of quantum mechanics and an account of classic solutions of the Schr.
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How many pages are in Lectures on quantum mechanics?
This edition of Lectures on quantum mechanics has approximately 358 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Lectures on quantum mechanics?
For most readers, Lectures on quantum mechanics typically takes between 7h 28m and 4h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 89,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Lectures on quantum mechanics?
The estimated word count for Lectures on quantum mechanics is approximately 89,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Lectures on quantum mechanics?
Lectures on quantum mechanics was written by Steven Weinberg.
When was Lectures on quantum mechanics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.