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Principles of Quantum Mechanics (English, Paperback, Shankar R.)

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Author

Shankar R.

Highlights

Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Springer, India, Private Ltd
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9788181286864, 9788181286864
Pages: 200

Description

The second edition of Principle Of Quantum Mechanics by R. Shankar revises and provides new features to the various aspects of Quantum Mechanics.

Summary Of The Book

R. Shankar’s Principles Of Quantum Mechanics deals with essential features of quantum mechanics. This second updated edition discusses mathematical concepts and provides a detailed analysis of time-reversal genesis invariance, path integrals, and more.

This book deals significantly with mathematical theories such as Newton and Hamilton’s mechanics and renders them easy for undergraduate students within the field. This work also deals with contemporary physics and advanced students will benefit from the references and various exercises that have been provided in each chapter.

Concepts like Dirac’s equation is stated simply so that readers of other disciplines can understand the nitty-gritty of mathematics and physics. The author does not take a conventional approach and provides an easy and conversational-style prose for explaining complex notions.

Quantum Mechanics is a branch of physics which deals with physical conditions which adhere to the order to the Planck constant. It is a departure from classical mechanics and is extensively about the quantum aspects of subatomic and atomic length scales. There is a lot of math integrated in analyzing particle and wave behavior and its interactions in energy and matter.

The book touches upon topics like macroscopic behaviors of energy and temperature. This discipline states that some physical quantities can be altered over time but not in an obvious manner. The author tries to explain the subtleties of these physiological aspects in this book, so that students are able to discern the bigger picture of quantum mechanics.

From mathematical formulations to wave functions, this book has it all. The author deals with the physical properties and functions of a particle and the complex linear functions related to the bra-ket notations.

About R. Shankar

R. Shankar is best known for authoring books such as Basic Training in Mathematics: A Fitness Program for Science Students and The Motion of Bubbles and Drops in Reduced Gravity.

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Book Details

Imprint

Springer, India, Private Ltd

Dimensions

Width	30 mm
Height	250 mm
Length	190 mm

Ratings & Reviews

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Great Book for even those with no background of Quantum Mechanics

Its a very good book. Book starts with a chapter on the basic mathematics reqd for understanding quantum mechanics. Then a little bit of classical mechanics to give students an idea of what necessitated the need for the quantum approach. After that, the real fun begins. The writing is very lucid and easy to understand.

To quote the author's words, its addressed to "students who are trying to learn the subject by themselves; that is to say, I made it as self-contained as possible, included a ...

Nairit Barkataki

Feb, 2012

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Go straight for this book if you want to begin your studies in quantum physics

In one line, it is written for a self-learner trying to master quantum mechanics and if you have enough patience, go for it.
Shankar's Principles of Quantum Mechanics has everything a student needs to gain a deep understanding of the fundamentals, including an introduction to the math and notation used in upper-level university quantum mechanics courses, treatment of the uncertainty relations and their origins, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, perturbation theory, scattering, corresponde...

ARITRA SINHA

Certified Buyer, Kolkata

Aug, 2014

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The Best Book on QM

Very few times you come across a book that has the reader in focus. Just started reading it and am impressed by the first few chapters. This seems to be the best self contained book on the topic. Written in a lucid conversational tone. Dont know why the Indian edition is not listed in flipkart

Sidharth

Aug, 2012

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Brilliant and Recommended

Its a brilliant book and is recommended by everyone. Its good for students who want to learn by themselves without taking any official courses of Quantum mechanics.
I think people have written enough about the book in the other reviews.
I want to write about the price. I didn't buy it from FLIPKART because they are selling it at expansive price.
I bought it from sapnaonline(dot)com and they sold me at 639/- in compared to (636+160)=796/- of Flipkart! Enjoy lads!

AKASH TYAGI

Feb, 2017

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Extremely helpful for independent learners!

This book is clearly written with independent learners in mind, so it is ideal for self-study. It starts with the pre-requisites and builds the concepts on that foundation.Skipping the initial chapters dealing with pre-requisites is NOT recommended, even when you think you have their knowledge. The reason being the enjoyable writing style of the book!

Yes, the concepts of quantum mechanics are somewhat difficult to grasp, but the maths is easier and QM is more fun!

V Vivek Ranzan

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Jun, 2013

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An Elegant solution to a students perplexity in quantum mechanics

This is the best book on the subject for the beginner. It starts with an introduction to mathematics required to know QM, and i have never come across any books on QM which fills this gap.Although this is a difficult subject but Shankar has made this lucid and has given a profound understanding of the subject.I have read many books on QM and always got confused or left it due to the level of difficulty and none of the books provided such an in depth understanding of mathematics and QM.If you...

nadeem eqbal

Feb, 2012

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Excellent introduction to a difficult topic

Quantum Mechanics is a difficult topic to master, because its tenets go against our conventional notions of the definitiveness of observations. Shankar's book is a great resource to start learning this fascinating subject. The journey for the a learner has been cleverly crafted to impart necessary tools at the beginning, progressing gradually, drawing comparisons between Classical and Quantum Mechanics at important junctures and reinforcing important aspects of Quantum Mechanics at regular ...

Manish B

Certified Buyer, Gurgaon

Aug, 2014

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Awesome book

It's a good book for intermediate and advanced level learners. It's mostly theory so you will have to supplement it with a problems book too. Other than that, it's pretty cool. Flipkart delivery was fast too.

Ceochic

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Jul, 2013

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A very good introduction to Quantum Mechanics

I read this book after undergoing a course on Quantum Computation and found it to be logically agreeing with what I learned. This is the bes book on QM I have read. It does not introduce anything out of thin air but builds up a concrete formalism I did an independent study of QM through this book and found it to be very helpful Solve all the exercises given. I recommend it to any undergraduate/postgraduate student trying to understand QM.

Subramanya Hegde

Jul, 2013

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Excellent Book

I was prompted to buy the book as I had listened to the author's (Professor of Applied Physics, Yale University) fundamental physics classes as part of Yale Open Course. The book is excellent for a beginning in the subject. Though the maths required for the quantum physics is included in the book, for more clarity reading Basic Training in Mathematics by the same author is recommended.

Gerald Mahesh

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Nov, 2012

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