Quantum Physics

Scheck’s Quantum Physics presents a comprehensive introductory treatment, ideally suited for a two-semester course. Part One covers the basic principles and prime applications of quantum mechanics, from the uncertainty relations to many-body systems. Part Two introduces to relativistic quantum field theory and ranges from symmetries in quantum physics to electroweak interactions. Numerous worked-out examples as well as exercises, with solutions or hints, enables the book’s use as an accompanying text for courses, and also for independent study. For both parts, the necessary mathematical framework is treated in adequate form and detail. The book ends with appendices covering mathematical fundamentals and enrichment topics, plus selected biographical notes on pioneers of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. The new edition was thoroughly revised and now includes new sections on quantization using the path integral method and on deriving generalized path integrals for bosonic and fermionic fields. "Scheck's Quantum Physics presents a comprehensive introductory treatment, ideally suited for a two-semester course. Numerous worked-out examples as well as exercises, with solutions or hints, enables the book's use as an accompanying text for courses, and also for independent study."--Jacket cover-image-large.pdf 1 front-matter.pdf 2 1.pdf 14 2.pdf 15 3.pdf 140 4.pdf 181 5.pdf 236 6.pdf 280 7.pdf 333 8.pdf 334 9.pdf 406 10.pdf 485 11.pdf 510 12.pdf 578 back-matter.pdf 658