Applied Quantum Mechanics

Applied Quantum Mechanics Book Description

Written specifically for electrical and mechanical engineers, material scientists and applied physicists, this book takes quantum mechanics out of the theory books and into the real world, using practical engineering examples throughout. Levi's unique, practical approach engages the reader and keeps them motivated with numerous illustrations, exercises, and worked solutions. Starting with some scene setting revision material on classical mechanics and electromagnetics, Levi takes the reader from first principles and Schrodinger's equation on to more advanced topics including scattering, eigen-states, the harmonic oscillator and time-dependent perturbation theory. A CD-ROM is included which contains MATLAB source code to support the text. Quantum mechanics is usually thought of as being a difficult subject to master - this book sets out to prove it doesn't need to be.

Contents


Preface

MATLAB programs

1. Introduction

2. Toward quantum mechanics

3. Using the Schrodinger wave equation

4. The propagation matrix

5. Eigenstates and operators

6. The harmonic oscillator

7. Fermions and bosons

8. Time-dependent perturbation

9. The semiconductor laser

10. Time-independent perturbation

Appendix A : Physical values

Appendix B : Coordinates and trigonometry

Appendix C : Expansions, integrals, and mathematical relations

Appendix D : Linear algebra

Appendix E : Vector calculus and Maxwell's equations

Appendix F : The Greek alphabet

Index

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