Quantum Mechanics, Third Edition: Non-relativistic Theory is devoted to non-relativistic quantum mechanics. The theory of the addition of angular momenta, collision theory, and the theory of symmetry are examined, together with spin, nuclear structure, motion in a magnetic field, and diatomic and polyatomic molecules.
This book is comprised of 18 chapters and begins with an introduction to the basic concepts of quantum mechanics, with emphasis on the uncertainty principle, the principle of superposition, and operators, as well as the continuous spectrum and the wave function. The following chapters explore energy and momentum; Schrödinger's equation; angular momentum; and motion in a centrally symmetric field and in a magnetic field. Perturbation theory, spin, and the properties of quasi-classical systems are also considered. The remaining chapters deal with the identity of particles, atoms, and diatomic and polyatomic molecules. The final two chapters describe elastic and inelastic collisions.
This monograph will be a valuable source of information for physicists.
Inhalt
Chapter 1: THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS
Chapter 2: ENERGY AND MOMENTUM
Chapter 3: SCHRÖDINGER'S EQUATION
Chapter 4: ANGULAR MOMENTUM
Chapter 5: MOTION IN A CENTRALLY SYMMETRIC FIELD
Chapter 6: PERTURBATION THEORY
Chapter 7: THE QUASI-CLASSICAL CASE
Chapter 8: SPIN
Chapter 9: IDENTITY OF PARTICLES
Chapter 10: THE ATOM
Chapter 11: THE DIATOMIC MOLECULE
Chapter 12: THE THEORY OF SYMMETRY
Chapter 13: POLYATOMIC MOLECULES
Chapter 14: ADDITION OF ANGULAR MOMENTA
Chapter 15: MOTION IN A MAGNETIC FIELD
Chapter 16: NUCLEAR STRUCTURE
Chapter 17: ELASTIC COLLISIONS
Chapter 18: INELASTIC COLLISIONS
MATHEMATICAL APPENDICES
INDEX