Applied Quantum Mechanics

by A. F. J. Levi

• ISBN13: 9780521183994
• ISBN10: 0521183995
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-19
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Electrical and mechanical engineers, materials scientists and applied physicists will find Levi's uniquely practical 2006 explanation of quantum mechanics invaluable. This updated and expanded edition of the bestselling original text covers quantization of angular momentum and quantum communication, and problems and additional references are included. Using real-world engineering examples to engage the reader, the author makes quantum mechanics accessible and relevant to the engineering student. Numerous illustrations, exercises, worked examples and problems are included; Matlab source codes to support the text are available from www.cambridge.org//9780521183994

Table of Contents

Preface to the second edition

Preface to the first edition

Matlab programs

Introduction

Toward quantum mechanics

Using the Schrödinger wave equation

Electron propagation

Eigenstates and operators

The harmonic oscillator

Fermions and bosons

Time-dependent perturbation

The semiconductor laser

Time-independent perturbation

Angular momentum and the hydrogenic atom

Physical values

Coordinates

Expansions, differentiation, integrals, and mathematical relations

Matrices and determinants

Vector calculus and Maxwell's equations

The Greek alphabet

Index

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