Squires, G. L. <br/><br/>
Problems in quantum mechanics with solutions / 
G.L. Squires 
 - ix, 254 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (page 250) and index 
<br/><br/>Numerical values -- Fundamentals -- Schrodinger equation -- Orbital angular momentum, hydrogen atom, harmonic oscillator -- Matrices, spin, addition of angular momentum -- Approximation methods, Time-independent perturbation theory, variational method -- Identical particles, multielectron atoms -- Time, time- dependent perturbation theory, transitions -- Scattering, r reactions -- Miscellaneous 
<br/><br/> Problem solving in physics is not simply a test of understanding the subject, but is an integral part of learning it. In this book, the basic ideas and methods of quantum mechanics are illustrated by means of a carefully chosen set of problems, complete with detailed, step-by-step solutions. After a preliminary chapter on orders of magnitude, a variety of topics is covered, including the postulates of quantum mechanics. Schrodinger's equation, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, the harmonic oscillator, spin, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, the variational method, identical particles, multielectron atoms, transitions and scattering. Most of the chapters start with a summary of the relevant theory outlining the required background for a given group of problems. Considerable emphasis is placed on examples from atomic, solid-state and nuclear physics, particularly in the latter part of the book as the student's familiarity with the concepts and techniques increases 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0521372453 9780521372459 0521378508 9780521378505 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GB9522195  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Quantum theory--Problems, exercises, etc<br/>Quantum theory--Problems, exercises, etc
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Quantum theory 
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Problems and exercises.<br/>Aufgabensammlung
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QC174.15  / .S66 1995 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>530.12  / SGP