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Mathematical Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics (Dover Books On Physics)
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Designed For Students Familiar With Abstract Mathematical Concepts But Possessing Little Knowledge Of Physics, This Text Focuses On Generality And Careful Formulation Rather Than Problemsolving. Its Author, A Member Of The Distinguished National Academy Of Science, Based This Graduatelevel Text On The Course He Taught At Harvard University.Opening Chapters On Classical Mechanics Examine The Laws Of Particle Mechanics; Generalized Coordinates And Differentiable Manifolds; Oscillations, Waves, And Hilbert Space; And Statistical Mechanics. A Survey Of Quantum Mechanics Covers The Old Quantum Theory; The Quantummechanical Substitute For Phase Space; Quantum Dynamics And The Schrdinger Equation; The Canonical Quantization Of A Classical System; Some Elementary Examples And Original Discoveries By Schrdinger And Heisenberg; Generalized Coordinates; Linear Systems And The Quantization Of The Electromagnetic Field; And Quantumstatistical Mechanics.The Final Section On Group Theory And Quantum Mechanics Of The Atom Explores Basic Notions In The Theory Of Group Representations; Perturbations And The Group Theoretical Classification Of Eigenvalues; Spherical Symmetry And Spin; And The Nelectron Atom And The Pauli Exclusion Principle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics'? A: The book focuses on generality and careful formulation of abstract mathematical concepts rather than problem-solving, making it suitable for students who have a background in mathematics but limited knowledge of physics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by George W. Mackey, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, who based the text on his graduate-level course taught at Harvard University.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 160 pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book's opening chapters? A: The opening chapters cover classical mechanics, including laws of particle mechanics, generalized coordinates and differentiable manifolds, oscillations, waves, Hilbert space, and statistical mechanics.
- Q: Does this book cover quantum mechanics? A: Yes, the book includes a comprehensive survey of quantum mechanics, discussing old quantum theory, quantum dynamics, the Schrödinger equation, and various fundamental concepts in the field.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in physics? A: While the book is designed for students familiar with abstract mathematical concepts, it may not be ideal for complete beginners in physics due to its advanced content.
- Q: What is the item condition of this book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating that it is used but in decent shape.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 23, 2004.
- Q: What advanced concepts are explored in this text? A: The text explores advanced concepts such as group theory, quantum mechanics of the atom, perturbations, and the classification of eigenvalues.