Schaum's Outline of Quantum Mechanics (Schaum's)

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This powerful study guide makes sometimes-daunting material accessible. More than 240 problems solved step-by-step help students gain a firm grasp of proper methods and a solid foundation for further study. All the essentials of this basic course are covered clearly and concisely, cutting study time and making important points memorable. The next-best thing to a private tutor, this study guide helps boost grades and proves ideal for professionals, too, who wish to study solo to master this discipline.

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Schaum's Outline of Quantum Mechanics.......2007-01-21

Basic information, and lots of problems (many worked out, others with answers). Makes for good practice and review.

Very useful, needs a rewrite ..........2006-11-19

This book is useful. There is a variety of problems from fairly easy to difficult, but in general, the problems are similar (and often the same) as problems in graduate texts such as Merzbacher, Cohen, etc.. My complaint with this book is not necessarily the typos (although they should be fixed given the popularity of this book). My complaint is that that the authors sometimes skip steps in the solutions that are so critical, that is is nearly impossible to understand them. A useful solution can leave out mathematical drudgery, and calculations, but it shouldn't leave out critical steps that have been covered earlier in the book, because a solutions manual like this is not usually used as a textbook, it is used as a reference.

For instance I may want to try a practice problem on the Variational Method, and the problem leaves out steps that may have been covered in earlier chapters. So I spend hours playing with the problem until I find the solution. This is not useful, and not what a problems and solutions book should do. I understand that not every step can be included, but I would rather see more complete solutions, which might sacrifice the unsolved problems and the blank pages at the end of the book.

This book seems to have been typewritten from the authors' handwritten notes, because many of the typos are consistent with penmanship. But one of the authors should go over all of the solutions, flesh out the missing steps, and correct the errors. Without doing this, the physics student can't rely on this book as a trusted source, since they never know if the error they encounter is a typo or their own mistake.

Regardless, this is a useful book, and I have learned a lot from it.

Best value for money.......2006-08-25

This book is a complete introductory course that presents the basic concepts of Quantum Mechanics.

As a newcomer to this subject, I was puzzled by the separate definitions of the similar notions of inner product (denoted < , >), scalar product (denoted ( , )), scalar product (denoted < | >) and Dirac bracket (also denoted < | >). It would be most helpful if, in a future edition, the authors could define these four notions in one place, along with an explanation of the differences (if any) between them.

Apart from this minor annoyance, for which I deducted one star, this book succesfully tackles a most important and difficult subject. The writing and presentation are up to the usually high standards of Schaum's Outline series. There are plenty of exercises, both solved and unsolved. And it's excellent value for money. For the price, there's no serious competition.

A better mathematical treatment, based on linear vector spaces, may be found in "Principles of Quantum Mechanics" by Shankar.

Excelente libro de texto sobre Física Cuántica........2006-01-30

La mayoría de los textos de Física Cuántica que he leído, son inabordables en algunos momentos por la complejidad de la misma notación, falta de ejemplos directos de aplicación, y deficientes estructuraciones del contenido. El resultado es que finalmente te ves rodeado de una gran cantidad de libros de texto, para cubrir diferentes capítulos.

En cambio este libro, sobresale con holgura, cubriendo todas esas carencias.

* La estructura del libro es correcta.
* El número de ejemplos es muy amplio (como si no en un Schaum's).
* La notación es la que normalmente se utiliza en este campo.

¡ Qué más se puede pedir, en un libro de texto !.

Carlos Ortega
2006-01-30

Not great.......2006-01-28

I bought this book as I was taking undergraduate-level Quantum Mechanics. While it has a better review and analysis of bra and ket notation than, say, the Griffiths text, and has excellent applications (square well, energy levels, Landau Levels, etc.), it was practically useless until I finished the course. Additionally, as others have pointed out, the outline is riddled with errors. It is not as well-written as Murray Spiegel's Vector Analysis or Fourier Series books. If you're a graduate student or want a refresher course, I'd consider it. Otherwise, this is not the ideal choice.

Angular Momentum in Quantum Mechanics (Investigations in Physics)

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Just like what I expect
A classic work on angular momentum theory
The reference for angular momentum in quantum mechanics.

Angular Momentum in Quantum Mechanics (Investigations in Physics)
A. R. Edmonds
Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
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ASIN: 0691025894

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This book offers a concise introduction to the angular momentum, one of the most fundamental quantities in all of quantum mechanics. Beginning with the quantization of angular momentum, spin angular momentum, and the orbital angular momentum, the author goes on to discuss the Clebsch-Gordan coefficients for a two-component system. After developing the necessary mathematics, specifically spherical tensors and tensor operators, the author then investigates the 3-j, 6-j, and 9-j symbols. Throughout, the author provides practical applications to atomic, molecular, and nuclear physics. These include partial-wave expansions, the emission and absorption of particles, the proton and electron quadrupole moment, matrix element calculation in practice, and the properties of the symmetrical top molecule.

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Just like what I expect.......2007-01-19

I need it for the 3nj symbols formula, for those who actually care....:). It is a very well written book. Almost all the formula you need for CG coefficients are available. Unfortunately nowadays you can also find all of them on mathematica-wolfram website.

A classic work on angular momentum theory.......2005-06-09

One of the most impressive things about this book is that it contains no known errors. That's pretty good for a subject which is highly mathematical, and riddled with superscripts, subscripts, primes and double primes.

This is not the most readable introduction to the quantum theory of angular momentum (for that I would have to suggest Richard Zare's book), but it provides a compact and useful introduction covering most of the usual material such as phase relationships, coupling and recoupling relationships (by means of clebsch-gordan coefficients, properties of three-, six- and nine-J symbols). The book is extremely theoretical (not suprisingly) in approach, not actually getting to useful examples until the final chapter, when a few examples of the use of the theory for calculating matrix elements of particular operators are given.

One of the most useful features of the book is the appendices, which give rather detailed summaries of the properties of Clebsch Gordan coefficients, 3-J and 6-J symbols.

This is an extremely useful book. It is a classic in the field. If you have any need for the quantum theory of angular momentum in your research, then this is a must-have volume.

The reference for angular momentum in quantum mechanics........2000-12-09

Since its publication in 1957, Edmonds has been the reference for physicists and chemists interested in angular momentum calculations in molecular, atomic, nuclear and sub-atomic physics. Though it contains some typos in various editions, one famous instance being the reversal of conventions in a couple of key definitions between the 2nd revised printing in 1968 and 3rd printing in 1974, it remains a standard for a two generations of scientists.

Symmetries in Quantum Mechanics: From Angular Momentum to Supersymmetry (PBK) (Graduate Students Series in Physics)

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Excellent introduction to Angular Momentum in QM

Symmetries in Quantum Mechanics: From Angular Momentum to Supersymmetry (PBK) (Graduate Students Series in Physics)
M Chaichian , and R Hagedorn
Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis
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ASIN: 0750304081

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Symmetries in Quantum Mechanics: From Angular Momentum to Supersymmetry (PBK) provides a thorough, didactic exposition of the role of symmetry, particularly rotational symmetry, in quantum mechanics. The bulk of the book covers the description of rotations (geometrically and group-theoretically) and their representations, and the quantum theory of angular momentum. Later chapters introduce more advanced topics such as relativistic theory, supersymmetry, anyons, fractional spin, and statistics. With clear, in-depth explanations, the book is ideal for use as a course text for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students in physics and those specializing in theoretical physics. It is also useful for researchers looking for an accessible introduction to this important area of quantum theory.

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Excellent introduction to Angular Momentum in QM.......2000-03-29

I found this book to be very helpful in gaining a deeper understanding of the role of angular momentum in quantum mechanics. It was also a good introduction to Lie groups and Lie algebras for someone whos background is in physics and not math. I've found the book to be an invaluable reference!

Angular Momentum: An Illustrated Guide to Rotational Symmetries for Physical Systems

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A refreshing book

Angular Momentum: An Illustrated Guide to Rotational Symmetries for Physical Systems
William J. Thompson
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ASIN: 047155264X

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Develops angular momentum theory in a pedagogically consistent way, starting from the geometrical concept of rotational invariance. Uses modern notation and terminology in an algebraic approach to derivations. Each chapter includes examples of applications of angular momentum theory to subjects of current interest and to demonstrate the connections between various scientific fields which are provided through rotations. Includes Mathematica and C language programs.

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A refreshing book.......2000-06-16

This book provides a pleasant alternative to the more classical books by Edmonds, Brink and Satchler or Rose: it's much more fun! The large number of illustrations (127) helps the reader to grasp some fundamental aspects of angular momentum. All the basics of this subject are covered. The reading is facilitated by the fact that many proofs are left as exercices (and can be found in more classical treatments of the subject). For those who have Mathematica at their disposal, the programs that are included in the book can fruitfully by used for further exploration of the properties of angular momentum.

Quantum Mechanics: Theory and Applications (Fundamental Theories of Physics)

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Quantum Mechanics: Theory and Applications (Fundamental Theories of Physics)
Ajoy Ghatak , and S. Lokanathan
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 1402021291

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An understanding of quantum mechanics is vital to all students of physics, chemistry and electrical engineering, but requires a lot of mathematical concepts, the details of which are given with great clarity in this book. Various concepts have been derived from first principles, so it can also be used for self-study. The chapters on the JWKB approximation, time-independent perturbation theory and effects of magnetic field stand out for their clarity and easy-to-understand mathematics. Two complete chapters on the linear harmonic oscillator provide a very detailed discussion of one of the most fundamental problems in quantum mechanics. Operator algebra is used to show the ease with which one can calculate the harmonic oscillator wave functions and study the evolution of the coherent state. Similarly, three chapters on angular momentum give a detailed account of this important problem. Perhaps the most attractive feature of the book is the excellent balance between theory and applications and the large number of applications in such diverse areas as astrophysics, nuclear physics, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, solid-state physics, and quantum well structures.

Angular Momentum: Understanding Spatial Aspects in Chemistry and Physics

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This is a must-have for p-chem. graduate students !
Angular momentum for dummies...
A well-written book focussed on experimental applications
A masterful account on the theory of angular momentum.

Angular Momentum: Understanding Spatial Aspects in Chemistry and Physics
Richard N. Zare
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ASIN: 0471858927

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Designed as a learning tool for those with limited background in quantum mechanics, this book provides comprehensive coverage of angular momentum in quantum mechanics and its applications to chemistry and physics. Based on class-tested material, this presentation offers clear explanations of theory while giving equal attention to solving real problems. Theoretical considerations are made concrete and accessible through extensive examples and applications at the end of each chapter. Problem sets, designed as both individual and group exercises, are treated as an integral part of the text in order to stimulate student interest and clarify the abstract principles discussed. Examples are drawn primarily from atomic and molecular phenomena, and include many intermediate steps (often left out of other texts) to ensure complete mastery of the material, and to lay the groundwork for understanding photon and particle collision phenomena, and more advanced studies.

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This is a must-have for p-chem. graduate students !.......2002-01-08

I have read this book with a great joy. The author of this book is a leading authority in the field of reaction dynamics, and has played a key role in applyingp the vector correlation in physical chemistry problems. The best part of this book probably is the example/problem set part where the reader is asked to use the knowledge obtained from the chapter to solve the "real" problem (mostly on spectroscopy and the gas phase reaction dynamics). I highly recommend this book.

Angular momentum for dummies..........2001-05-30

There are, of course, several other books that derive and explain the details and myriad equations involved in our understanding of angular momentum (e.g. Edmonds, Judd). However, none of them explain the mathematics and physical results in "simple English" as well as Zare's. The problem sets and applications are particularly helpful and relevant to a wide variety of common experimental techniques and data analyses. I also strongly recommend purchasing the companion solutions manual. The only derogatory comment that I can make is that there are much better programs available for calculating the 3, 6, and 9J symbols than those found in the appendix. I doubt this comes as a surprise to anyone.

A well-written book focussed on experimental applications.......1999-02-28

This is a well-written and very interesting book with (perhaps) an unfortunate title. My first reaction was "A book devoted to angular momentum? Who would read such a thing?"

Ignore the title and look at the sub-title: "Understanding Spatial Aspects in Chemistry and Physics." This book covers everything from polarized fluorescence spectroscopy to molecular beam scattering to molecular reorientation in liquids. All of these topics have one thing in common -- they are spatially anisotropic, and Zare leads the reader through a tutorial on their analysis.

There are other books on this topic. (The monographs by Rose and by Brink and Satchler come to mind.) To my taste, they are dry and boring.

Zare's book is different. Although he presents the material with the same rigor, he also includes 16 "applications" (i.e. problem sets) that showcase some of the most elegant physical chemistry/chemical physics problems of the century. For example, their are applications dealing with scattering, polarized fluorescence, Zeeman quantum beats, correlation functions in spectroscopy, and the spectroscopy of diatomic molecules. These applications usually cover real molecular problems -- not watered down analogues. Zare's discussion of spherical tensor operators deserves special note for its clarity.

This book should be approachable to anyone with at least one semester of graduate quantum chemistry or physics under their belt.

A masterful account on the theory of angular momentum........1996-10-22

The theory of angular momentum is important in many fields of chemistry and physics.This book is a magnificently sadistic way to waste time and go crazy. I recommended to every introspective scientist that has no personal life and enjoys wasting time with the arcane.

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A classic and useful book on angular momentum theory
Mathematically intense but very useful

Angular Momentum
D. M. Brink , and G. R. Satchler
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 0198517599

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This book introduces the quantum theory of angular momentum to students who are unfamiliar with it and develops it to a stage useful for research. The first part contains the basic theory of rotations and angular momentum. As the book aims to emphasize applications, mathematical details are avoided and difficult theorems stated without proof. The second part contains examples of applications to a wide range of physical phenomena and presents a collection of results helpful in solving problems.

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A classic and useful book on angular momentum theory.......2005-06-10

This is a very useful book for those engaged in research in atomic, molecular and optical physics. It is one of three books on angular momentum theory that came out at around the same time (the others are by Rose and Edmonds), each has a different approach to the subject, and serious students usually have a copy of all three; this is generally considered to be the most readable.

This volume is somewhat less theory biased than the book of Edmonds, and has two chapters on applications of the theory. So while chapters I- IV give the basic theory of angular momentum in quantum mechanics, chapter V covers matrix elements of tensor operators, and Chapter VI considers applications to physical systems. The final chapter gives an introduction to graphical methods in angular momentum theory.

Six appendices give properties of 3-J, 6-J, 9-J symbols, spherical harmonics, rotation matrix elements, and finally tensors and their matrix elements.

This is an excellent book. It has stood the test of time extremely well, and has been often reprinted. If you use angular momentum theory in your work, you should own this book.

Mathematically intense but very useful.......2000-01-14

If you have reason to perform calculations involving angular momentum - particularly in quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, particle physics, etc. then this book is for you. It provides a concise but complete exposition of the theory of spherical tensors and angular momentum decomposition. The notation is somewhat dated but still quite understandable. Recommended.

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Angular Momentum Companion - Soluutions

A Companion to Angular Momentum
Valeria D. Kleiman , Hongkun Park , Robert J. Gordon , and Richard N. Zare
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Angular Momentum: Understanding Spatial Aspects in Chemistry and Physics

ASIN: 047119249X

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Angular momentum is a basic concept used in classical physics. Examples of phenomena that are related to angular momentum are: 1) Why a moving bicycle does not fall over and 2) why the currents in the ocean of the rotating earth tend to follow circular motions. Designed as a learning tool for those with limited background in quantum mechanics and to compliment Zare's Angular Momentum, this book provides examples, problems, & solutions in angular momentum in quantum mechanics and its applications to chemistry and physics.

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Angular Momentum Companion - Soluutions.......2007-09-09

This companion to a good book thoroughly describes solutions to the exercises in the textbook. No errors found so far.

Angular Momentum Calculus in Quantum Physics

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Angular Momentum Calculus in Quantum Physics
Michael Danos , and Vincent Gillet
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Angular Momentum In Quantum Mechanics
A. R. Edmonds
Manufacturer: Princeton U.P.
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