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Quantum Mechanics - A Simplified Approach (Hardcover)
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Quantum Mechanics - A Simplified Approach (Hardcover)
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Quantum mechanics is one of the most challenging subjects to learn.
It is challenging because quantum phenomenon is counterintuitive,
and the mathematics used to explain such a phenomenon is very
abstract, and difficult to grasp. This textbook is an attempt to
overcome these challenges. Every chapter presents quantum ideas
step- by- step in a structured way with a comparison between
quantum and classical concepts. It provides a clear distinction
between classical and quantum logic. Conceptual questions are
provided after every important section so that the reader can test
their understanding at every step. Such an approach aids in
preventing misconceptions. Problem solving is not restricted to
solving differential equations and integration. But it requires to
systematically and creatively analyze a problem, to apply the new
and powerful concepts for finding a solution and to understand the
physical meaning of the solution. The tutorials on special topics
are an effort to teach problem solving by actively engaging the
reader in a thinking process, to apply the concepts and to
understand the physical meaning of the solution. The simulations
are provided for some of the topics. The simulations aid in the
visualization of the quantum phenomenon, and for meaningful
understanding of the mathematics. This approach may lead to
development of "quantum mechanical intuition "as well as learning
mathematical techniques for problem solving. Most importantly, the
book is not flooded with numerous topics that makes the reader
confused and distracted, rather the most important topics are
discussed at a deeper level. The understanding of quantum mechanics
is incomplete without understanding the early ideas and experiments
that lead to the development of the quantum theory. Thus, the first
two chapters of the book are dedicated to such topics. The key
features of this book are: A simplified, structured, and
step-by-step introduction to quantum mechanics. The simplification
is attained through use of two-level system, step- by- step
discussion of important topics in a simplified language at a deeper
level, analogies, and visualization using illustrations and
simulations A systematic arrangement of topics, and numerous
worked- out examples. The presentation of the structure in the
mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics provides clarity in
understanding complicated and abstract mathematics. It also helps
to understand the distinction between the quantum mechanical and
classical approaches Conceptual questions at the end of every
important section. The conceptual questions can be used in a
classroom as a point of discussion between an instructor and
students Tutorials on special topics. Simulations on special topics
aid in the visualization of the physical phenomenon, and
demonstration of the application of mathematics An in-depth
discussion of the wave-particle duality, measurement problem, and
their philosophical implications in Chapter 2 provides an
understanding of the broader meaning of quantum mechanics
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