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Principles of Quantum Mechanics - 2nd Edition by R Shankar (Hardcover)

Principles of Quantum Mechanics - 2nd Edition by  R Shankar (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Reviews from the First Edition: </p> <p></p> <p>"An excellent text ... The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are discussed in a clear, succinct manner." (American Scientist)</p> <p></p> <p>"No matter how gently one introduces students to the concept of Dirac's bras and kets, many are turned off. Shankar attacks the problem head-on in the first chapter, and in a very informal style suggests that there is nothing to be frightened of." (Physics Bulletin)</p> <p></p> <p>Reviews of the Second Edition: </p> <p></p> <p>"This massive text of 700 and odd pages has indeed an excellent get-up, is very verbal and expressive, and has extensively worked out calculational details---all just right for a first course. The style is conversational, more like a corridor talk or lecture notes, though arranged as a text. ... It would be particularly useful to beginning students and those in allied areas like quantum chemistry." (Mathematical Reviews)</p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p>R. Shankar has introduced major additions and updated key presentations in this second edition of Principles of Quantum Mechanics. New features of this innovative text include an entirely rewritten mathematical introduction, a discussion of Time-reversal invariance, and extensive coverage of a variety of path integrals and their applications. Additional highlights include: </p> <p></p> <p>- Clear, accessible treatment of underlying mathematics</p> <p>- A review of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics</p> <p>- Student understanding of quantum theory is enhanced by separate treatment of mathematical theorems and physical postulates</p> <p>- Unsurpassed coverage of path integrals and their relevance in contemporary physics</p> <p></p> <p>The requisite text for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Second Edition is fully referenced and is supported by many exercises and solutions. The book's self-contained chapters also make it suitable for independent study as well as for courses in applied disciplines.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Reviews from the First Edition: </p> <p></p> <p>"An excellent text ... The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are discussed in a clear, succinct manner." (American Scientist)</p> <p></p> <p>"No matter how gently one introduces students to the concept of Dirac's bras and kets, many are turned off. Shankar attacks the problem head-on in the first chapter, and in a very informal style suggests that there is nothing to be frightened of." (Physics Bulletin)</p> <p></p> <p>Reviews of the Second Edition: </p> <p></p> <p>"This massive text of 700 and odd pages has indeed an excellent get-up, is very verbal and expressive, and has extensively worked out calculational details---all just right for a first course. The style is conversational, more like a corridor talk or lecture notes, though arranged as a text. ... It would be particularly useful to beginning students and those in allied areas like quantum chemistry." (Mathematical Reviews)</p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p>- Clear, accessible treatment of underlying mathematics</p> <p>- A review of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics</p> <p>- Student understanding of quantum theory is enhanced by separate treatment of mathematical theorems and physical postulates</p> <p>- Unsurpassed coverage of path integrals and their relevance in contemporary physics</p> <p></p> <p>The requisite text for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Second Edition is fully referenced and is supported by many exercises and solutions. The book's self-contained chapters also make it suitable for independent study as well as for courses in applied disciplines.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>`An excellent text....The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are discussed in a clear, succint manner.' - <em>American Scientist, </em> from a review of the First Edition<br>

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