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Course of Theoretical Physics #3
Course of Theoretical Physics: Vol. 3, Quantum Mechanics: Non-Relativistic Theory
Quantum Mechanics, Third Edition: Non-relativistic Theory is devoted to non-relativistic quantum mechanics. The theory of the addition of angular momenta, collision theory, and the theory of symmetry are examined, together with spin, nuclear structure, motion in a magnetic field, and diatomic and polyatomic molecules.
This book is comprised of 18 chapters and begins with an introduction to the basic concepts of quantum mechanics, with emphasis on the uncertainty principle, the principle of superposition, and operators, as well as the continuous spectrum and the wave function. The following chapters explore energy and momentum; Schrodinger's equation; angular momentum; and motion in a centrally symmetric field and in a magnetic field. Perturbation theory, spin, and the properties of quasi-classical systems are also considered. The remaining chapters deal with the identity of particles, atoms, and diatomic and polyatomic molecules. The final two chapters describe elastic and inelastic collisions.
This monograph will be a valuable source of information for physicists."
This book is comprised of 18 chapters and begins with an introduction to the basic concepts of quantum mechanics, with emphasis on the uncertainty principle, the principle of superposition, and operators, as well as the continuous spectrum and the wave function. The following chapters explore energy and momentum; Schrodinger's equation; angular momentum; and motion in a centrally symmetric field and in a magnetic field. Perturbation theory, spin, and the properties of quasi-classical systems are also considered. The remaining chapters deal with the identity of particles, atoms, and diatomic and polyatomic molecules. The final two chapters describe elastic and inelastic collisions.
This monograph will be a valuable source of information for physicists."
688 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 1977
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September 24, 2018
This is a unique book in the area of quantum mechanics, but I would not recommend it as a first textbook on QM. It reads more like an anthology of high-level research in the area up to the 1970s (although there are still some great explanations in there which make it useful as a reference).
The background knowledge assumed is fairly punishing: I would not recommend it if you have not taken at least a year's worth of courses on graduate-level physics and applied mathematics. In particular, there is a section in the middle of the book where the theory of symmetry groups is applied to energy levels for configurations of polyatomic molecules. I have myself done a course on molecular physics and have also self-studied symmetry groups (making a particular study of the tetrahedron group) so I was personally able to follow along, but this section felt like it could be a bit too much for some students.
The background knowledge assumed is fairly punishing: I would not recommend it if you have not taken at least a year's worth of courses on graduate-level physics and applied mathematics. In particular, there is a section in the middle of the book where the theory of symmetry groups is applied to energy levels for configurations of polyatomic molecules. I have myself done a course on molecular physics and have also self-studied symmetry groups (making a particular study of the tetrahedron group) so I was personally able to follow along, but this section felt like it could be a bit too much for some students.
January 29, 2018
Очень правильная книжка по квантовой механике -- куча очень важных и нетривиальных вещей есть в этой книге. Но, мне кажется, не лучшая для знакомства с предметом, скорее подходит как справочник, когда уже выучил КМ по другим книгам, менее увесистым.
June 14, 2020
Could be more clear about some theorems and hypothesis that have not been proven in the lab yet. Still a good read.
April 17, 2008
non-relativistic quantum physics for nobel prize-winners and soviet geniuses. this is a tough book, because they assume you are as smart as landau, which you are not. that assumption allows them to cram TONS of material into this volume though. if you can't find it anywhere else, look here. (if you can find it anywhere else, look there.)
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