Principles Of Quantum Mechanics by Ravi Shankar
A rigorous, self-contained introduction to quantum mechanics that begins with the necessary mathematical foundations, linear algebra, Hilbert spaces, and operators, before presenting the axioms, time evolution, and measurement in Dirac notation. It develops core topics including symmetry and conservation laws, angular momentum and spin, the harmonic oscillator and hydrogen atom, identical particles, and scattering, and it equips readers with approximation techniques such as WKB, variational, and perturbation methods. Throughout, the exposition balances mathematical clarity with physical intuition and includes numerous examples and problems.
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- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-700
- Original Language
- English
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