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- Book Title
- The Quantum Cookbook: Mathematical Recipes for the Foundations of
- Publication Date
- 2020-01-10
- ISBN
- 9780198827863
- Subject Area
- Science
- Publication Name
- Quantum Cookbook : Mathematical Recipes for the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9.6 in
- Subject
- Physics / General
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Item Weight
- 21.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.7 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198827865
ISBN-13
9780198827863
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20038272320
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Publication Name
Quantum Cookbook : Mathematical Recipes for the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Subject
Physics / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
21.9 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2019-942517
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
530.12
Table Of Content
1. Planck's Derivation of E = hn: The Quantisation of Energy2. Einstein's Derivation of E = mc2: The Equivalence of Mass and Energy3. Bohr's Derivation of the Rydberg Formula: Quantum Numbers and Quantum Jumps4. De Broglie's Derivation of /\ = h/p: Wave-particle Duality5. Schrödinger's Derivation of the Wave Equation: Quantisation as an Eigenvalue Problem6. Born's Interpretation of the Wavefunction: Quantum Probability7. Heisenberg, Bohr, Robertson, and the Uncertainty Principle : The Interpretation of Quantum Uncertainty8. Heisenberg's Derivation of the Pauli Exclusion Principle: The Stability of Matter and the Periodic Table9. Dirac's Derivation of the Relativistic Wave Equation: Electron Spin and Antimatter10. Dirac, Von Neumann, and the Derivation of the Quantum Formalism: State Vectors in Hilbert Space11. Von Neumann and the Problem of Quantum Measurement: The 'Collapse of the Wavefunction'12. Einstein, Bohm, Bell, and the Derivation of Bell's Inequality: Entanglement and Quantum Non-locality
Synopsis
Quantum mechanics is an extraordinarily successful scientific theory. But it is also completely mad. Although the theory quite obviously works, it leaves us chasing ghosts and phantoms; particles that are waves and waves that are particles; cats that are at once both alive and dead; lots of seemingly spooky goings-on; and a desperate desire to lie down quietly in a darkened room. The Quantum Cookbook explains why this is. It provides a unique bridge between popular exposition and formal textbook presentation, written for curious readers with some background in physics and sufficient mathematical capability. It aims not to teach readers how to do quantum mechanics but rather helps them to understand how to think about quantum mechanics. Each derivation is presented as a 'recipe' with listed ingredients, including standard results from the mathematician's toolkit, set out in a series of easy-to-follow steps. The recipes have been written sympathetically, for readers who - like the author - will often struggle to follow the logic of a derivation which misses out steps that are 'obvious', or which use techniques that readers are assumed to know., Quantum mechanics is an extraordinarily successful scientific theory. But it is also completely mad. Although the theory quite obviously works, it leaves us chasing ghosts and phantoms; particles that are waves and waves that are particles; cats that are at once both alive and dead; lots of seemingly spooky goings-on; and a desperate desire to lie down quietly in a darkened room. The Quantum Cookbook explains why this is. It provides a unique bridge between popular exposition and formal textbook presentation, written for curious readers with some background in physics and sufficient mathematical capability. It aims not to teach readers how to do quantum mechanics but rather helps them to understand how to think about quantum mechanics. Each derivation is presented as a "recipe" with listed ingredients, including standard results from the mathematician's toolkit, set out in a series of easy-to-follow steps. The recipes have been written sympathetically, for readers who - like the author - will often struggle to follow the logic of a derivation which misses out steps that are "obvious", or which use techniques that readers are assumed to know., The book combines popular and textbook presentation. It aims not to teach readers how to do quantum mechanics but rather helps them understand how to think about quantum mechanics. The real source of confusion in quantum mechanics does not originate in the mathematics, but in our understanding of what a scientific theory is supposed to represent.
LC Classification Number
QC174.12.B345 2020
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- e***u (283)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe listing was for a hardcover version of this book; however, I received a paperback. The Seller replied quickly to my question about this issue and issued a full refund - and let me keep the book. So, a diligent Seller for sure - and well packaged and reasonable timing on shipping. Thank you for the refund, and as you suggested, I'll likely donate this volume and seek the hardcover.
- e***n (392)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat transaction, exactly as described, packed well, and promptly shipped on August 6th. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service took 23 calendar days to deliver the book. It was shipped from Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, past Alabama to Texas, enjoyed several days in Texas, then to Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, back to Atlanta, finally to Birmingham, and Huntsville. The seller was very responsive and I decided it was interesting to see if/how the book would arrive. Thanks, JoeDrumsville!: The Evolution of the New Orleans Beat by Robert Cataliotti: Used (#405155037686)
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