Essential Quantum Mechanics [Paperback]

Gary Bowman (Author)

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Paperback: 196 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1 edition (Nov 30 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0199228930
ISBN-13: 978-0199228935
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.9 x 1.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 422 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #638,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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`Very well written, clear and to the point, and just at the right level to fill the regrettable gap between the maths-free popular books on quantum mechanics and the full courses in most textbooks. ' Jeremy Butterfield, University of Cambridge

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Quantum mechanics - central not only to physics, but also to chemistry, materials science, and other fields - is notoriously abstract and difficult. Essential Quantum Mechanics is a uniquely concise and explanatory book that fills the gap between introductory and advanced courses, between popularizations and technical treatises. By focusing on the fundamental structure, concepts, and methods of quantum mechanics, this introductory yet sophisticated work emphasizes both physical and mathematical understanding. A modern perspective is adopted throughout - the goal, in part, being to gain entry into the world of 'real' quantum mechanics, as used by practicing scientists. With over 60 original problems, Essential Quantum Mechanics is suitable as either a text or a reference. It will be invaluable to physics students as well as chemists, electrical engineers, philosophers, and others whose work is impacted by quantum mechanics, or who simply wish to better understand this fascinating subject.

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You may hear quantum mechanics described as "the physics of the very small," or "the physics of atoms, molecules, and subatomic particles," or "our most fundamental physical theory." Read the first page

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Amazon.com: 4.6 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Complement of Quantum Mechanics, May 15 2009

By Luis E. Londono - Published on Amazon.com

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The book "Essential Quantum Mechanics" is an excellent complement to standard textbooks on quantum mechanics. It shows a very good insight into the quantum states, the eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, the operators, and the observables. It has an excellent treatment of the subject of bras and kets, and matrix representation of vectors and operators. The book has helped me in better understanding these mathematical computations. The book is not a stand-alone text on quantum mechanics for it does not have all the historical background and experiments that led to Q.M but it is an excellent reference that can help clarify concepts and computations, and for this it deserves a very high rating.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Conceptual introduction for people with math, Aug 8 2010

By David S. Moore - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Essential Quantum Mechanics (Paperback)

I'm a professional statistician with a PhD in math. How can someone like me -- who is not interested in solving the Schrodinger equation in multiple settings -- attain a conceptual understanding of quantum mechanics at a much better level than afforded by popularizations? I looked through my university physics library, dipped into several texts, and then discovered Bowman. He does a brilliant job of using considerable math (but all basically undergrad level) to help convey both the flavor and the concepts of quantum mechanics. He even warns about the unbalanced picture a beginner will get from formal intro texts that _do_ spend much of their space solving the time-independent Schrodinger equation. If you are quantitatively somewhat sophisticated and your interest in QM, like mine, is mainly intellectual, this may be the place to both start and stop.

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4.0 out of 5 stars great book, but where are the answers?, Nov 5 2010

By RS - Published on Amazon.com

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This book is awesome. The perfect fit between popular science and textbook. Very well written and clear. Also it just focuses on the facts, not conclusions people draw from quantum that aren't actually proven but generally accepted.

my only gripe is that I can't find the answers to the practice problems, so how do I know if I actually understand it? If anyone knows where I can find them PLEASE let me know

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