Quantum Mechanics : A Conceptual Approach


Hendrik F. Hameka
Bok Engelsk 2004 · Electronic books.
Annen tittel
Utgitt
Hoboken : : Wiley, , 2004.
Omfang
1 online resource (208 p.)
Opplysninger
Description based upon print version of record.. - QUANTUM MECHANICS; CONTENTS; Preface; 1 The Discovery of Quantum Mechanics; I Introduction; II Planck and Quantization; III Bohr and the Hydrogen Atom; IV Matrix Mechanics; V The Uncertainty Relations; VI Wave Mechanics; VII The Final Touches of Quantum Mechanics; VIII Concluding Remarks; 2 The Mathematics of Quantum Mechanics; I Introduction; II Differential Equations; III Kummer's Function; IV Matrices; V Permutations; VI Determinants; VII Properties of Determinants; VIII Linear Equations and Eigenvalues; IX Problems; 3 Classical Mechanics; I Introduction; II Vectors and Vector Fields. - 7 Angular MomentumI Introduction; II Commuting Operators; III Commutation Relations of the Angular Momentum; IV The Rigid Rotor; V Eigenfunctions of the Angular Momentum; VI Concluding Remarks; VII Problems; 8 The Hydrogen Atom; I Introduction; II Solving the Schrödinger Equation; III Deriving the Energy Eigenvalues; IV The Behavior of the Eigenfunctions; V Problems; 9 Approximate Methods; I Introduction; II The Variational Principle; III Applications of the Variational Principle; IV Perturbation Theory for a Nondegenerate State; V The Stark Effect of the Hydrogen Atom. - III Hamiltonian MechanicsIV The Classical Harmonic Oscillator; V Angular Momentum; VI Polar Coordinates; VII Problems; 4 Wave Mechanics of a Free Particle; I Introduction; II The Mathematics of Plane Waves; III The Schrödinger Equation of a Free Particle; IV The Interpretation of the Wave Function; V Wave Packets; VI Concluding Remarks; VII Problems; 5 The Schrödinger Equation; I Introduction; II Operators; III The Particle in a Box; IV Concluding Remarks; V Problems; 6 Applications; I Introduction; II A Particle in a Finite Box; III Tunneling; IV The Harmonic Oscillator; V Problems. - VI Perturbation Theory for Degenerate StatesVII Concluding Remarks; VIII Problems; 10 The Helium Atom; I Introduction; II Experimental Developments; III Pauli's Exclusion Principle; IV The Discovery of the Electron Spin; V The Mathematical Description of the Electron Spin; VI The Exclusion Principle Revisited; VII Two-Electron Systems; VIII The Helium Atom; IX The Helium Atom Orbitals; X Concluding Remarks; XI Problems; 11 Atomic Structure; I Introduction; II Atomic and Molecular Wave Function; III The Hartree-Fock Method; IV Slater Orbitals; V Multiplet Theory; VI Concluding Remarks. - VII Problems12 Molecular Structure; I Introduction; II The Born-Oppenheimer Approximation; III Nuclear Motion of Diatomic Molecules; IV The Hydrogen Molecular Ion; V The Hydrogen Molecule; VI The Chemical Bond; VII The Structures of Some Simple Polyatomic Molecules; VIII The Hückel Molecular Orbital Method; IX Problems; Index. - A unique introductory text on quantum mechanics, from basic principles to historical perspective.* Includes description of the historical developments that led to the discovery of QM, often left out of other textbooks.* Emphasizes basic concepts that were essential in this discovery, placing them in context and making them more understandable to students.* Written in an easy-to-understand style and assuming no prior knowledge of the topic, this book provides a solid foundation for future study of quantum chemistry.* Includes problem sets for student use.
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0471649651

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