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041 _2eng.
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100 _aTong, david
_91131642
_eauthor.
245 _aQuantum Mechanics
260 _aCambridge :
_bCambridge University press ,
_c2025 .
300 _axiv, 687p.
_b: ill.
_c; 25 cm.
490 _aLectures on Theoretical Physics
_v3 v.
520 _aThe universe we live in is both strange and interesting. This strangeness comes about because, at the most fundamental level, the universe is governed by the laws of quantum mechanics. This is the most spectacularly accurate and powerful theory ever devised, one that has given us insights into many aspects of the world, from the structure of matter to the meaning of information. This textbook provides a comprehensive account of all things quantum. It starts by introducing the wavefunction and its interpretation as an ephemeral wave of complex probability, before delving into the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics and exploring its diverse applications, from atomic physics and scattering, to quantum computing. Designed to be accessible, this volume is suitable for both students and researchers, beginning with the basics before progressing to more advanced topics.
650 _aNormalisation.
_91238385
650 _aSymmetries.
_91235704
650 _aAtoms.
650 _aScattering theory.
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