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Modern Quantum Mechanics de J. J. Sakurai

Modern Quantum Mechanics

Autor J. J. Sakurai, Jim Napolitano
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 iun 2010
This best-selling classic provides a graduate-level, non-historical, modern introduction of quantum mechanical concepts. The author, J. J. Sakurai, was a renowned theorist in particle theory. This revision by Jim Napolitano retains the original material and adds topics that extend the text s usefulness into the 21st century. The introduction of new material, and modification of existing material, appears in a way that better prepares the student for the next course in quantum field theory. You will still find such classic developments as neutron interferometer experiments, Feynman path integrals, correlation measurements, and Bell s inequality. The style and treatment of topics is now more consistent across chapters. The Second Edition has been updated for currency and consistency across all topics and has been checked for the right amount of mathematical rigor. "
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780805382914
ISBN-10: 0805382917
Pagini: 550
Dimensiuni: 193 x 234 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.93 kg
Ediția:2Nouă
Editura: Addison Wesley Longman
Locul publicării:Boston, United States

Descriere

This best-selling classic provides a graduate-level, non-historical, modern introduction of quantum mechanical concepts. The author, J. J. Sakurai, was a renowned theorist in particle theory. This revision by Jim Napolitano retains the original material and adds topics that extend the text’s usefulness into the 21st century. The introduction of new material, and modification of existing material, appears in a way that better prepares the student for the next course in quantum field theory. Students will still find such classic developments as neutron interferometer experiments, Feynman path integrals, correlation measurements, and Bell’s inequality. The style and treatment of topics is now more consistent across chapters.
 
The Second Edition has been updated for currency and consistency across all topics and has been checked for the right amount of mathematical rigor.

Cuprins

1. Fundamental Concepts
1.1. The Stern-Gerlach Experiment
1.2. Kets, Bras, and Operators
1.3. Base Kets and Matrix Representations
1.4. Measurements, Observaables, and the Uncertainty Relations
1.5. Change of Basis
1.6. Position, Momentum, and Translation
1.7. Wave Functions in Position and Momentum Space
 
2. Quantum Dynamics
2.1. Time Evolution and the SchröDinger Equation
2.2. The SchröDinger Versus the Heisenberg Picture
2.3. Simple Harmonic Oscillator
2.4.  SchröDinger's Wave Equation
2.5. Elementary Solutions to SchröDinger's Wave Equation
2.6. Propogators and Feynman Path Integrals
2.7. Potentials and Gauge Transformations
 
3. Theory of Angular Momentum
3.1. Rotations and Angular Momentum Commutation Relations
3.2. Spin 1
3.3. SO(e), SU(2), and Euler Rotations
3.4. Density Operators and Pure Versus Mixed Ensembles
3.5 Eigenvalues and Eigenstates of Angular Momentum
3.6. Orbital Angular Momentum
3.7. SchröDinger's Equation for Central Potentials
3.8 Addition of Angular Momenta
3.9. Schwinger’s Oscillator Model of Angular Momentum
3.10. Spin Correlation Measurements and Bell’s Inequality
3.11. Tensor Operators
 
4. Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics
4.1. Symmetries, Conservation Laws, and Degeneracies
4.2. Discrete Symmetries, Parity, or Space Inversion
4.3. Lattice Translation as a Discrete Symmetry
4.4. The Time-Reversal Discrete Symmetry
 
5. Approximation Methods
5.1. Time-Independent Perturbation Theory: Nondegenerate Case
5.2. Time-Independent Perturbation Theory: The Degenerate Case
5.3. Hydrogenlike Atoms: Fine Structure and the Zeeman Effect
5.4. Variational Methods
5.5. Time-Depedent Potentials: The Interaction Picture
5.6. Hamiltonians with Extreme Time Dependence
5.7. Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory
5.8. Applications to Interactions with the Classical Radiation Field
5.9 Energy Shift and Decay Width
 
6. Scattering Theory
6.1. Scattering as a Time-Dependent Perturbation
6.2 The Scattering Amplitude
6.3. The Born Approximation
6.4. Phase Shifts and Partial Waves
6.5. Eikonal Approximation
6.6. Low-Energy Scattering and Bound States
6.7. Resonance Scattering
6.8. Symmetry Considerations in Scattering
6.9 Inelastic Electron-Atom Scattering
 
7. Identical Particles
7.1. Permutation Symmetry
7.2. Symmetrization Postulate
7.3. Two-Electron System
7.4. The Helium Atom
7.5. Multi-Particle States
7.6. Quantization of the Electromagnetic Field
 
8. Relativistic Quantum Mechanics 331
8.1. Paths to Relativisitic Quantum Mechanics
8.2. The Dirac Equation
8.3. Symmetries of the Dirac Equation
8.4. Solving with a Central Potential
8.5. Relativistic Quantum Field Theory
 
Appendices
A. Electromagnetic Units
A.1. Coulomb’s Law, Charge, and Current
A.2. Converting Between Systems
B. Brief Summary of Elementary Solutions to ShröDinger's Wave Eqation
B.1. Free Particles (V=0)
B.2. Piecewise Constatn Potentials in One Dimension
B.3. Transmission–Reflection Problems
B.4. Simple Harmonic Oscillator
B.5. The Central Force Problem (Spherically Symmetrical Potential V=V(r)]
B.6. Hydrogen Atom
 

Notă biografică

The late J.J. Sakurai, noted theorist in particle physics, was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1933. He received his B.A. from Harvard University in 1955 and his PhD from Cornell University in 1958. He was appointed as an assistant professor at the University of Chicago, where he worked until he became a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1970. Sakurai died in 1982 while he was visiting a professor at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.
Jim Napolitano earned an undergraduate Physics degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1977, and a PhD in Physics from Stanford University in 1982. Since that time, he has conducted research in experimental nuclear and particle physics, with an emphasis on studying fundamental interactions and symmetries. He joined the faculty at Rensselaer in 1992 after working as a member of the scientific staff at two different national laboratories. He is author and co-author of over 150 scientific papers in refereed journals.
 
Professor Napolitano maintains a keen interest in science education in general, and in particular physics education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has published a textbook, co-authored with Adrian Melissinos, on Experiments in Modern Physics. Prior to his work on Modern Quantum Mechanics,Second Edition, he has taught both graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in Quantum Mechanics, as well as an advanced graduate course in Quantum Field Theory.

Caracteristici

  • The author was a noted theorist in particle physics and was well known in his area of expertise.

Caracteristici noi

  • The chapter on scattering theory (Chapter 6 in this edition) is completely reorganized, with a new introduction based on time dependent perturbation theory.
  • Explicit solutions to the SchrödingerWave Equation have been added, including the linear potential, the simple harmonic oscillator using generating functions, and the derivation of spherical harmonics.
  • A discussion of SO(4) symmetry and its application to solving the hydrogen atom and approximation techniques based on extreme time dependences have been added to early chapters.
  • The chapter on identical particles (Chapter 7 in this edition) is now expanded to include the technique of second quantization and its application to electrons in solids and the quantized electromagnetic field.
  • A new chapter on relativistic wave mechanics has been added (Chapter 8).
  • Discussion, including literature references, of experimental demonstration of quantum mechanical phenomena is featured, including: the Stern-Gerlach experiment on cesium atoms, muon spin rotation and g-2, neutrino oscillations, “bouncing” ultracold neutrons, Berry's phase with neutrons, elastic scattering of protons from nuclei, the effects of exchange symmetry in nuclear decay, and the Casimir effect, among others.
  • Advanced mathematical techniques (for example generating functions and contour integrals) associated with quantum mechanical calculations appear throughout.

Recenzii

'A truly wonderful introduction to quantum mechanics. Sakurai's original text was elegant, simple, and full of insight. It taught me much as a graduate student. Napolitano's update adds context with applications from today's research, explained simply and beautifully. The problems are exceptionally well chosen. This book can be used for graduate quantum courses from one quarter to a year in length, in physics, materials science, or even physical chemistry.' Kieron Burke, University of California-Irvine
'I have enjoyed teaching graduate quantum mechanics from J. J. Sakurai's book since its first publication in 1985, specially the first four chapters Sakurai completed before his untimely departure. As co-author, Jim Napolitano has reorganized and expanded the book, incorporating new topics of current interest, while keeping Sakurai's pedagogical vision. The product is quite appealing, impressive, and befits a 21st-century perspective.' Michael El-Batanouny, Boston University
'Years ago, upon reading J. J. Sakurai's Modern Quantum Mechanics, I was immediately inspired to write my own textbook – one that takes a similar approach to Sakurai's graduate-level book, but for undergraduates. I am delighted that Jim Napolitano has successfully taken on the challenge of bringing Sakurai's textbook up to date, in keeping with the book's title.' John S. Townsend, Harvey Mudd College
'This textbook does an excellent job of bridging the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and topics at the frontier of modern physics. It is comprehensive, authoritative, and rich in pedagogical innovations. New materials included in the current version make this textbook especially suitable for students who wish to engage in cutting-edge experimental and theoretical research.' Jinjun Liu, University of Louisville
'Napolitano has modernized Sakurai's classic textbook with more applications, such as, K-G field and spontaneous emission. These expansions highlight the important advance in modern physics, while two main features of this classical book are well kept, including a logical and accessible approach to the field, and a concise and consistent Dirac notation throughout the book.' Xiaoyan Shi, University of Texas, Dallas
'The strength of this fine text is its unified point of view: quantum mechanics is about operations on state vectors, described using the bra and ket notation. This approach is rather abstract, but once a student grasps the central ideas, it is simple and powerful.' Davison Soper, University of Oregon
'Sakurai's text provides an understanding of quantum mechanics firmly founded on Dirac formalism and linear algebra. It has deservedly become a classic introductory graduate text, one that helps the student start to think as a practitioner. In the new editions, Napolitano has pedagogically filled in gaps in the exposition and topical coverage, while maintaining the crisp and insightful presentation of the original.' Mark Caprio, University of Notre Dame
'Theoretical particle physics students may find this book well oriented to their needs … this book can be well recommended as an intermediate text … It is a worthy memorial to a much-appreciated scientist.' Peter J. Bussey, Contemporary Physics