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. Front Matter....Pages I-XV Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Quantum Mechanics of Point Particles....Pages 3-127 Scattering of Particles by Potentials....Pages 129-169 The Principles of Quantum Theory....Pages 171-225 Space-Time Symmetries in Quantum Physics....Pages 227-270 Applications of Quantum Mechanics....Pages 271-323 Front Matter....Pages 325-325 Symmetries and Symmetry Groups in Quantum Physics....Pages 327-398 Quantized Fields and their Interpretation....Pages 399-477 Scattering Matrix and Observables in Scattering and Decays....Pages 479-503 Particles with Spin 1/2 and the Dirac Equation....Pages 505-572 Elements of Quantum Electrodynamics and Weak Interactions....Pages 573-652 Back Matter....Pages 653-738 This book presents a comprehensive introduction to quantum physics. 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, make the book useful as accompanying text for courses as well as for independent individual study. For both parts the necessary mathematical framework is treated in adequate form and detail. The book ends with selected biographical notes on pioneers of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. "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