Elementary Quantum MechanicsHistorical introduction -- The Schrödinger equation and its mathematical implication -- The free particle -- The linear harmonic oscillator -- One-dimensional potential barrier problems -- The physical meaning of quantum mechanics -- General methods for one-dimensional problems -- Three-dimensional problems -- The three-dimensional harmonic oscillator -- Time-independent perturbation theory -- Time-dependent perturbation theory -- General formulation of quantum mechanics and its applications. |
Contents
HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION | 1 |
THE SCHRÖDINGER EQUATION AND ITS MATHEMATICAL | 35 |
THE FREE PARTICLE | 71 |
Copyright | |
10 other sections not shown
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
a-particle amplitude approximation assumption average value beam Bohr Born's Chapter classical mechanics classical theory coefficients consider constant coordinates corresponding density derived determined differential equation diffraction discussed dx dy dz dynamical quantities eigenfunctions electron energy eigenvalues energy levels energy value equal equation of motion experimental expressed finite formula frequency given by Eq Hamiltonian harmonic oscillator hydrogen atom infinity initial condition integral linear harmonic oscillator mathematical matrix elements method nucleus obtained old quantum theory operator orbit particle perturbation theory photoelectric effect Planck constant plane wave probability distribution problem quantized quantum condition quantum mechanics radiation field region represents result satisfy Section slit solution of Eq solved specified spherical superposition t₁ theorem time-dependent Schrödinger equation tion transition uncertainty principle uncertainty relation unperturbed variables vector velocity wave function wave packet wave theory wavelength x-axis zero