Introductory Quantum Mechanics

by Richard L. Liboff

By providing detailed explanations of challenging concepts for students and by offering professors an extensive list of subjects, the third edition of this best-selling quantum mechanics text follows the continuing evolution of physics in both esoteric and pragmatic directions. A new chapter, 15, develops the subject of relativistic waves, beginning with a review of basic relativistic concepts and continues with derivation of the Klein-Gordon equation. The chapter delves into the Dirac theory and the Dirac formulation of the four-dimensional spin operator, and concludes with a brief introduction to the covariant formulation of relativistic quantum mechanics. The revision also includes new descriptions and discussions of quantum-well configurations relevant to the quantum dot and the quantum wire and pertinent to semiconductor technology. Employing an assortment of symmetry principles, the transfer matrix method is developed and employed to regain the Kronig-Penny dispersion relation. The discussion of impurity semiconductors has been revised and is accompanied by a new subsection on the p-n junction. A new description of the Hartree-Fock model is included in the revision, which affords a method for obtaining approximate atomic wavefunctions and eigenenergies. This description complements the Thomas-Fermi model, which was new to the second edition. The third edition of Introductory Quantum Mechanics also includes a number of new intriguing problems many of which carry solutions, and a new, informative periodic chart appearing on the inside flap of the front cover. As with his previous editions, Liboff starts with a review of the most relevant elements of classical mechanics and proceeds through two parts that develop quantum theory.

Genres: Physics, Science, Textbooks, Quantum Mechanics, Reference, Nonfiction

672 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Islomjon · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Introductory Quantum Mechanis" is massive and informative works, which contains mostly mathematical terms and formulas rather than physical qualties or description of the quantum processes and bodies. Richard L. Liboff did extensive work to explain quantum mechanics for university students. At the end of the day, I understand only 35% of the content of the book.

[Superconformal Hassaan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book. Will write the rest of the review when I get free

[Jovan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Went through most of this book in my college days. I don't know why I had it listed here. I'm going over a completely different quantum book right now.

[John Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made you really wanna Read all about Quantum Mechanics and what it really means for our future.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my undergraduate Quantum mechanics text. I recall it to be clear, comprehensive, accessible and challenging. I have long forgotten the small quibbles that I also had with it on a few points and now remember it fondly. I used J.J. Sakurai's Modern Quantum Mechanics to provide additional perspective.

If I were starting again I'd also consider David J. Griffiths' text too, but for me, Liboff is still a solid way to go.

[Matt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Surprisingly little. The book gives a general overview of broad topics with almost no context or background information. Only those who excel in higher mathematics will gain anything useful from this book.

[Andrew Pound · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a superb undergraduate intro into QM. I learned an amazing amount from this book. The problems are very well laid out and help to teach the material and provide valuable insights into the subject.

[Astrila · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book stinks.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mon livre préféré du bacc :)