Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Author: David J. Griffiths , Darrell F. Schroete
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J. Griffiths and Darrell F. Schroeter is a widely used undergraduate textbook that provides a systematic introduction to the principles and mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics. It develops the subject through physical examples, mathematical derivations, and problem-solving techniques, helping students understand the behavior of microscopic physical systems. The book covers fundamental topics such as wave functions, the Schrödinger equation, potential wells, the harmonic oscillator, and angular momentum. It also introduces more advanced concepts, including perturbation theory, identical particles, spin, the addition of angular momentum, and approximation methods. Throughout the text, mathematical formalism is connected to physical interpretation through carefully developed examples and exercises. This textbook provides a strong theoretical foundation for further study in atomic physics, condensed matter physics, quantum information, and quantum computing. Although it is not specifically a quantum computing textbook, its treatment of quantum states, operators, spin, and measurement provides essential background for understanding more advanced quantum technologies.
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About the book
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J. Griffiths and Darrell F. Schroeter is a widely used undergraduate textbook that provides a systematic introduction to the principles and mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics. It develops the subject through physical examples, mathematical derivations, and problem-solving techniques, helping students understand the behavior of microscopic physical systems.
The book covers fundamental topics such as wave functions, the Schrödinger equation, potential wells, the harmonic oscillator, and angular momentum. It also introduces more advanced concepts, including perturbation theory, identical particles, spin, the addition of angular momentum, and approximation methods. Throughout the text, mathematical formalism is connected to physical interpretation through carefully developed examples and exercises.
This textbook provides a strong theoretical foundation for further study in atomic physics, condensed matter physics, quantum information, and quantum computing. Although it is not specifically a quantum computing textbook, its treatment of quantum states, operators, spin, and measurement provides essential background for understanding more advanced quantum technologies.
How this book helps
Quantum System Analysis: Modeling and analyzing microscopic systems using the principles of quantum mechanics.
Atomic and Molecular Physics: Studying atomic structure, energy levels, spin, and quantum interactions.
Condensed Matter Physics: Applying quantum mechanics to understand the properties of materials, solid-state structures, and electron behavior.
Solid-State and Semiconductor Physics: Understanding the quantum foundations of electronic properties and band structures in materials.
Quantum Physics and Technology: Providing theoretical foundations for studying qubits, quantum states, measurement, and quantum systems.
Quantum Information and Computing: Applying concepts such as Hilbert spaces, operators, spin, and superposition as theoretical foundations for quantum information science.
What you will learn
Explain the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics and the behavior of microscopic systems.
Apply the Schrödinger equation to standard quantum-mechanical problems and interpret its solutions.
Understand wave functions, the probabilistic interpretation of quantum mechanics, and the uncertainty principle.
Work with Hilbert spaces, quantum operators, eigenvalues, and Dirac notation.
Analyze problems involving angular momentum, spin, and identical particles.
Apply approximation methods such as perturbation theory, the variational principle, and the WKB approximation.
Develop the theoretical foundations required for advanced studies in quantum physics, quantum information, and quantum technologies.
Contributors
- Author
- David J. Griffiths , Darrell F. Schroete
Publication and reading details
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Published
- 2018
- Pages
- 496
- Edition
- 3
- Format
- Text
- Reading level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Quantum Mechanics
Book identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781107189638