P. J. E. Peebles' classic textbook on quantum mechanics is a comprehensive guide to this key area of physics, explaining complex concepts through detailed applications and numerical estimates. It is essential for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in physics. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 432 pages Publication date: 15 September 2020 Publisher: Princeton University Press Nobel Prize-winning physicist P. J. E. Peebles' renowned textbook on quantum mechanics delves into the often perplexing realm of this fundamental branch of physics, offering students a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding its intricate concepts. By presenting general principles initially through the lens of wave mechanics and subsequently in the standard abstract linear space formalism, Peebles facilitates a deep exploration of measurement theory, a crucial aspect of quantum mechanics. He emphasizes the art of numerical estimation and provides a wealth of physical examples accompanied by a diverse range of problems, spanning from straightforward to challenging. Each problem is carefully selected to pique students' curiosity and stimulate their intellectual engagement, making this textbook an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduates and aspiring graduate students in the field of physics. Weight: 668g Dimension: 156 x 234 x 27 (mm) ISBN-13: 9780691209821
