Introduction To Quantum Mechanics: Pearson New International Edition

By (author) Griffiths, David J
Description
For one-semester/-year, junior-/senior-level courses in Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Chemistry. This text first teaches students how to do quantum mechanics, and then provides them with a more insightful discussion of what it means. Fundamental principles are covered, quantum theory presented, and special techniques developed for attacking realistic problems. Two-part coverage organizes topics under basic theory, and assembles an arsenal of approximation schemes with illustrative applications.
Table of contents
I. THEORY.  1. The Wave Function.  2. The Time-Independent Schrodinger Equation.  3. Formalism.  4. Quantum Mechanics in Three Dimensions.  5. Identical Particles. II. APPLICATIONS.  6. Time-Independent Perturbation Theory.  7. Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory.   8. The Variational Principles.   9. The WKB Approximation.  10. The Adiabatic Approximation. 11. Scattering. Index.
Feature
NEW - The best-selling quantum mechanics book. NEW - Completely rewritten chapter on the formalism of quantum mechanics—Chapter 3. Streamlines the treatment for more effective instructor presentation and student comprehension. NEW - Many added problems and worked examples. Introduces students to computer-based material using Mathematica. Concise yet comprehensive presentation. Avoids the temptation to include every possible relevant topic, in order to give students a complete treatment that is not oppressively long. Straightforward writing style—Entertains and informs without intimidating. Presents students with material that they can easily focus on—with few distractions and diversions. Relevant examples and problems Links them closely to text material. Computer-based problems, using Mathematica, have been added to the second edition.
New feature
The best-selling quantum mechanics book. Completely rewritten chapter on the formalism of quantum mechanics—Chapter 3. Streamlines the treatment for more effective instructor presentation and student comprehension. Many added problems and worked examples. Introduces students to computer-based material using Mathematica. 75 new problems and 12 new worked examples.