Ebook: The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
Author: Belal E. Baaquie (auth.)
- Tags: Quantum Physics, Mathematical Physics, Quantum Optics, Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences, History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
- Year: 2013
- Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics addresses fundamental issues that are not discussed in most books on quantum mechanics. This book focuses on analyzing the underlying principles of quantum mechanics and explaining the conceptual and theoretical underpinning of quantum mechanics. In particular, the concepts of quantum indeterminacy, quantum measurement and quantum superposition are analyzed to clarify the concepts that are implicit in the formulation of quantum mechanics.
The Schrodinger equation is never solved in the book. Rather, the discussion on the fundamentals of quantum mechanics is treated in a rigorous manner based on the mathematics of quantum mechanics. The new concept of the interplay of empirical and trans-empirical constructs in quantum mechanics is introduced to clarify the foundations of quantum mechanics and to explain the counter-intuitive construction of nature in quantum mechanics.
The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics is aimed at the advanced undergraduate and assumes introductory knowledge of quantum mechanics. Its objective is to provide a solid foundation for the reader to reach a deeper understanding of the principles of quantum mechanics.
The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics addresses fundamental issues that are not discussed in most books on quantum mechanics. This book focuses on analyzing the underlying principles of quantum mechanics and explaining the conceptual and theoretical underpinning of quantum mechanics. In particular, the concepts of quantum indeterminacy, quantum measurement and quantum superposition are analyzed to clarify the concepts that are implicit in the formulation of quantum mechanics.
The Schrodinger equation is never solved in the book. Rather, the discussion on the fundamentals of quantum mechanics is treated in a rigorous manner based on the mathematics of quantum mechanics. The new concept of the interplay of empirical and trans-empirical constructs in quantum mechanics is introduced to clarify the foundations of quantum mechanics and to explain the counter-intuitive construction of nature in quantum mechanics.
The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics is aimed at the advanced undergraduate and assumes introductory knowledge of quantum mechanics. Its objective is to provide a solid foundation for the reader to reach a deeper understanding of the principles of quantum mechanics.
The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics addresses fundamental issues that are not discussed in most books on quantum mechanics. This book focuses on analyzing the underlying principles of quantum mechanics and explaining the conceptual and theoretical underpinning of quantum mechanics. In particular, the concepts of quantum indeterminacy, quantum measurement and quantum superposition are analyzed to clarify the concepts that are implicit in the formulation of quantum mechanics.
The Schrodinger equation is never solved in the book. Rather, the discussion on the fundamentals of quantum mechanics is treated in a rigorous manner based on the mathematics of quantum mechanics. The new concept of the interplay of empirical and trans-empirical constructs in quantum mechanics is introduced to clarify the foundations of quantum mechanics and to explain the counter-intuitive construction of nature in quantum mechanics.
The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics is aimed at the advanced undergraduate and assumes introductory knowledge of quantum mechanics. Its objective is to provide a solid foundation for the reader to reach a deeper understanding of the principles of quantum mechanics.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Synopsis....Pages 1-4
The Quantum Entity and Quantum Mechanics....Pages 5-23
Quantum Mechanics: Empirical and Trans-empirical....Pages 25-47
Degree of Freedom $mathcal{F}$ ; State Space $mathcal{V}$ ....Pages 49-70
Operators....Pages 71-91
Density Matrix: Entangled States....Pages 93-113
Quantum Indeterminacy....Pages 115-143
Quantum Superposition....Pages 145-170
Quantum Theory of Measurement....Pages 171-203
The Stern–Gerlach Experiment....Pages 205-220
The Feynman Path Integral....Pages 221-249
Conclusions....Pages 251-255
Back Matter....Pages 257-268
The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics addresses fundamental issues that are not discussed in most books on quantum mechanics. This book focuses on analyzing the underlying principles of quantum mechanics and explaining the conceptual and theoretical underpinning of quantum mechanics. In particular, the concepts of quantum indeterminacy, quantum measurement and quantum superposition are analyzed to clarify the concepts that are implicit in the formulation of quantum mechanics.
The Schrodinger equation is never solved in the book. Rather, the discussion on the fundamentals of quantum mechanics is treated in a rigorous manner based on the mathematics of quantum mechanics. The new concept of the interplay of empirical and trans-empirical constructs in quantum mechanics is introduced to clarify the foundations of quantum mechanics and to explain the counter-intuitive construction of nature in quantum mechanics.
The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics is aimed at the advanced undergraduate and assumes introductory knowledge of quantum mechanics. Its objective is to provide a solid foundation for the reader to reach a deeper understanding of the principles of quantum mechanics.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Synopsis....Pages 1-4
The Quantum Entity and Quantum Mechanics....Pages 5-23
Quantum Mechanics: Empirical and Trans-empirical....Pages 25-47
Degree of Freedom $mathcal{F}$ ; State Space $mathcal{V}$ ....Pages 49-70
Operators....Pages 71-91
Density Matrix: Entangled States....Pages 93-113
Quantum Indeterminacy....Pages 115-143
Quantum Superposition....Pages 145-170
Quantum Theory of Measurement....Pages 171-203
The Stern–Gerlach Experiment....Pages 205-220
The Feynman Path Integral....Pages 221-249
Conclusions....Pages 251-255
Back Matter....Pages 257-268
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