Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Changes and additions to the new edition of this classic textbook include a new chapter on symmetries, new problems and examples, improved explanations, more numerical problems to be worked on a computer, new applications to solid state physics, and consolidated treatment of time-dependent potentials.
- Provides clear and accessible explanations of the foundations of quantum mechanics, using an attractive and informal style
- It is thorough, with an appropriate amount of mathematical rigor and a good variety of examples and problems
- Students emerge with a confident understanding of what the theory says and how to apply it, a solid foundation for more advanced work, and an appreciation for one of the greatest products of the human mind
Reviews & endorsements
‘The new updated edition looks great in terms of visual streamlining.’ Fahim Ahmed, Central Michigan University
‘The text distinguishes itself for clarity, readability and rigour, and completeness of coverage, including more advanced topics like scattering, quantum dynamics and Bell's theorem, therefore pointing in the direction of information theory and quantum computing. ’ Stefano Leoni, Cardiff University
‘In this book, the goals for each chapter are easy to follow and to teach as well. Also, it can be used in mixed classes with Chemistry and Physics students.’ Andre Tavares, Charleston Southern University
‘This text is one of the best for an introductory course in Quantum Mechanics. The content is thorough yet easy to understand. Griffiths has a way of presenting the material in a concise and digestible manner, without being too verbose yet also explaining concepts clearly.’ Jason Barlow, Springfield College
‘I love the book, it is recognized as being one of the go-to texts for Quantum Mechanics for good reason.’ E. Wes Bethel, San Francisco State University
‘This remains the most accessible PDE-first textbook’ Blake Laing, Southern Adventist University
‘This is one of the premier texts for an Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. The additions made in the 3rd edition are highly appropriate and great introductions to other branches of physics, such as condensed matter and particle physics. The layout is appropriate and the text could easily be made into a two semester course for undergraduate Quantum Mechanics. … Highly recommend this text.’ John Gruenewald, California State University Channel Islands
‘This is a great book for fundamentals.’ Abhijeet Ghoshal, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Product details
- Published: August 2018
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9781107189638
- Length: 508 pages
- Dimensions: 252 × 191 × 26 mm
- Weight: 1.2kg
- Availability: Available
Table of Contents
- Part I. Theory:
- 1. The wave function
- 2. Time-independent Schrodinger equation
- 3. Formalism
- 4. Quantum mechanics in three dimensions
- 5. Identical particles
- 6. Symmetry
- Part II. Application:
- 7. Time-independent perturbation theory
- 8. The variational principle
- 9. The WKB approximation
- 10. Scattering
- 11. Quantum dynamics
- 12. Afterword
- Appendix A. Linear algebra
- Index.
- Show more