Quantum Physics Workbook For Dummies

Steven Holzner, PhD, taught physics at Cornell University for more than 10 years.

Part I: Getting Started with Quantum Physics.

Chapter 1: The Basics of Quantum Physics: Introducing State Vectors.

Chapter 2: No Handcuffs Involved: Bound States in Energy Wells.

Chapter 3: Over and Over with Harmonic Oscillators.

Part II: Round and Round with Angular Momentum and Spin.

Chapter 4: Handling Angular Momentum in Quantum Physics.

Chapter 5: Spin Makes the Particle Go Round.

Part III: Quantum Physics in Three Dimensions.

Chapter 6: Solving Problems in Three Dimensions: Cartesian Coordinates.

Chapter 7: Going Circular in Three Dimensions: Spherical Coordinates.

Chapter 8: Getting to Know Hydrogen Atoms.

Chapter 9: Corralling Many Particles Together.

Part IV: Acting on Impulse — Impacts in Quantum Physics.

Chapter 10: Pushing with Perturbation Theory.

Chapter 11: One Hits the Other: Scattering Theory.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 12: Ten Tips to Make Solving Quantum Physics Problems Easier.

Chapter 13: Ten Famous Solved Quantum Physics Problems.

Chapter 14: Ten Ways to Avoid Common Errors When Solving Problems.

Index.

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