Schaum's Outline of Quantum Mechanics (Schaum's) [Paperback]

Elyahu Zaarur (Author), Phinik Reuven (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0070540187 | ISBN-13: 978-0070540187 | Publication Date: April 30, 1998 | Edition: 1

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Master quantum mechanics with Schaum's­­the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams!

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Inside, you will find:

• Solved problems covering every topic in introductory quantum mechanics courses, with step-by-step solutions
• Hundreds of additional practice problems, with answers supplied
• Clear explanations of quantum mechanics theory and applications
• Two chapters on solution methods in quantum mechanics
• Helpful explanations of numerical solutions

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Chapters include:

• Introduction
• Mathematical Background
• The Schrodinger Equation & Its Applications
• The Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
• Harmonic Oscillator
• Angular Momentum
• Spin
• Hydrogen-Like Atoms
• Particle Motion in an Electromagnetic Field
• Solution Methods in Quantum Mechanics - Part A
• Solution Methods in Quantum Mechanics - Part B
• Numerical Methods in Quantum Mechanics
• Identical Particles
• Addition of Angular Momenta
• Scattering Theory
• Semi-Classical Treatment of Radiation
• Mathematical Appendix

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 30, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070540187
• ISBN-13: 978-0070540187
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #809,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars warning, November 24, 1999

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Stefano Sciuto - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Quantum Mechanics (Schaum's) (Paperback)

At a first glance it looks very well, especially for the richness of exercises. However my students have already found 2 mistakes (not merely misprints):

Ex. 4.28 is completely fool: a constant of motion (momentum of a free particle) seems to evolve in time because of forgetting an 'i' in the energy exponent!

the answer d) of 5.15 is simply wrong.

I am not able to give a rate to the book because I have not yet read it carefully; I put 3 stars because it is compulsory to fill the field. I am writing this note just to give a warning to students: never trust books blindly, even the best ones can be plagued by mistakes.

I would have preferred to make these remarks directly to the authors but I do not know their e-mail address; my suggestion is to put a link to the authors.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Re: Low on solved problems, December 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Quantum Mechanics (Schaum's) (Paperback)

This refers to the 'Low on Solved Problems Review'
I cannot think of a more inaccurate thing to say, even if you didn't like the book. The whole book is *full* of solved problems, that's the whole point. My main critique is that there are too many errors but most of them aren't hard to spot. Anyone studying quantum should get this book and use the solved problems to help you understand how to solve those tricky quantum questions (just beware of errors and you should be ok).
Make sure you also pick up the 'Problems and Solutions on Quantum Mechanics' from Y-K Lim et al at the University of Science and Technology in China.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Supplement, January 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Quantum Mechanics (Schaum's) (Paperback)

The problems are advanced. Does not cover density matrix, time reversal symmetry, and wigner-eckart theorem. Prior familiarity with quantum mechanics is helpful. Detailed solutions are provided. The book accomplishes its purpose: provide detailed solutions to benchmark questions in quantum mechanics. The book is very helpful. I recommend with high regard.