Introduction to Quantum MechanicsThis book first teaches learners how to do quantum mechanics, and then provides them with a more insightful discussion of what it means. Fundamental principles are covered, quantum theory presented, and special techniques developed for attacking realistic problems. The book¿s two-part coverage organizes topics under basic theory, and assembles an arsenal of approximation schemes with illustrative applications. For physicists and engineers. |
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THE WAVE FUNCTION | 1 |
TIMEINDEPENDENT SCHRÖDINGER EQUATION | 24 |
FORMALISM | 93 |
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adiabatic allowed energies amplitude angular momentum answer approximation assume atom Bohr calculate Chapter Check classical coefficients commutation components configuration constant degeneracy delta function determine dipole eigenfunctions eigenstates eigenvalues eigenvectors electron example expectation value factor fermions Figure Find finite first-order correction formula free particle frequency ground state energy ħ² Hamiltonian harmonic oscillator hence hermitian operator Hilbert space Hint hydrogen identical fermions infinite square inner product integral L₂ linear combination matrix measurement normalizable normalized nucleus orbital orthogonal orthonormal perturbation theory phase Phys polynomials position potential energy probability of getting Problem proton quantum mechanics quantum number r₁ region representing result S₂ scattering Section Show sin² solutions solve spherical spin spontaneous emission stationary Suppose symmetric theorem time-dependent time-independent Schrödinger equation transition uncertainty principle unperturbed variables velocity wave function WKB approximation zero