Quantum Mechanics and Path IntegralsThe fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics -- The quantum-mechanical law of motion -- Developing the concepts with special examples -- The Schrödinger description of quantum mechanics -- Measurements and operators -- The perturbation method in quantum mechanics -- Transition elements -- Harmonic oscillators -- Quantum electrodynamics -- Statistical mechanics -- The variational method -- Other problems in probability. |
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The Schrödinger Description of Quantum Mechanics | 75 |
Measurements and Operators | 95 |
The Perturbation Method in Quantum Mechanics | 119 |
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