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Quantum Physics For Dummies

ISBN: 9780470381885 | 0470381884
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: For Dummies
Pub. Date: 2/3/2009

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SummaryTable of ContentsAuthor Biography
Your plain-English guide to understanding and working with the micro worldQuantum physics - also called quantum mechanics or quantum field theory - can be daunting for even the most dedicated student or enthusiast of science, math, or physics. This friendly, concise guide makes this challenging subject understandable and accessible, from atoms to particles to gases and beyond. Plus, it's packed with fully explained examples to help you tackle the tricky equations like a pro!Compatible with any classroom course - study at your own pace and prepa... MORE
Introduction
Small World, Huh? Essential Quantum Physics
Discoveries and Essential Quantum Physics
Entering the Matrix: Welcome to State Vectors
Bound and Undetermined: Handling Particles in Bound States
Getting Stuck in Energy Wells
Back and Forth with Harmonic Oscillators
Turning to Angular Momentum and Spin
Working with An... MORE
Getting Dizzy with Spin
Multiple Dimensions: Going 3D with Quantum Physics167
Rectangular Coordinates: Solving Problems in Three Dimensions
Solving Problems in Three Dimensions: Spherical Coordinates
Understanding Hydrogen Atoms
Handling Many Identical Particles
Group Dynamics: Introducing Multiple Particles
Giving Systems a Push: Perturbation Theory
Wham-Blam! Scattering Theory
The Part of Tens
Ten Quantum Physics Tutorials
Ten Quantum Physics Triumphs
Glossary
Index
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Steven Holzner taught physics at Cornell University for more than ten years. He also taught at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has written more than 95 books about programming. Holzner is the author of Differential Equations For Dummies.



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