An Introduction to Quantum Physics: A First Course for Physicists, Chemists, Materials Scientists, and Engineers

Stefanos Trachanas, Manolis Antonoyiannakis, Leonidas Tsetseris

This modern textbook offers an introduction to Quantum Mechanics as a theory that underlies the world around us, from atoms and molecules to materials, lasers, and other applications.‎ The main features of the book are:

Emphasis on the key principles with minimal mathematical formalism
Demystifying discussions of the basic features of quantum systems, using dimensional analysis and order-of-magnitude estimates to develop intuition
Comprehensive overview of the key concepts of quantum chemistry and the electronic structure of solids
Extensive discussion of the basic processes and applications of light-matter interactions
Online supplement with advanced theory, multiple-choice quizzes, etc.‎
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Year: 2018
Edition: 1
Language: english
Pages: 568
ISBN 10: 3527412476
ISBN 13: 9783527412471
File: PDF, 8.‎56 MB