Quantum Mechanics
Julian Schwinger
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Quantum Mechanics
by Julian Schwinger, Berthold-Georg Englert
Published
Sep 22, 2011
Publisher
Springer
Pages
498
ISBN-13
9783642074677
ISBN-10
3642074677
Description
Julian Schwinger, who shared the 1965 Nobel Prize for physics with Richard Feynman and Sin-Itiro Tomonaga for his pioneering work on quantum electrodynamics, had a considerable influence on the conceptual development of modern quantum field theory. In addition to being an extremely productive researcher he was also a brilliant teacher, and this book demonstrates his outstanding ability to expose a difficult subject in a clear and concise style. In marked contrast to many textbooks on quantum physics, the whole of quantum kinematics and the underlying quantum action principle, which now bears his name, are derived through a systematic analysis of experimental phenomena, thus avoiding the ad hoc postulates of the axiomatic approach. Many applications, all worked out in detail, follow and culminate in an introduction to quantum electrodynamics. A unique legacy, these lecture notes of Schwingers course held at the University of California at Los Angeles were carefully edited by his former collaborator Berthold-Georg Englert and constitute both a self-contained textbook on quantum mechanics and an indispensable source of reference on this fundamental subject by one of the foremost thinkers of twentieth century physics.
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How many pages are in Quantum Mechanics?
This edition of Quantum Mechanics has approximately 498 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Quantum Mechanics typically takes between 10h 23m and 6h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 124,500 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Quantum Mechanics?
Quantum Mechanics was written by Julian Schwinger, Berthold-Georg Englert.
When was Quantum Mechanics published?
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