Knowledge In A Nutshell Quantum Physics

Quantum theory is at the heart of modern physics, but how does it actually work? NASA scientist and communicator Sten Odenwald demystifies the subject and makes this crucial topic accessible to everyone. Featuring topics such as Schrodinger's cat, the wave-particle duality and the newly emerging theories of quantum gravity, as well as the personalities behind the science, such as Max Planck, Neils Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, Richard Feynman and many more, Knowledge in a Nutshell: Quantum Physics provides an essential introduction to cutting edge science. Presented in an easy-to-understand format, with diagrams, illustrations and simple summary sections at the end of each chapter, this new addition to the 'Knowledge in a Nutshell' series brings clarity to some of the great mysteries of physics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The 'Knowledge in a Nutshell' series by Arcturus Publishing provides engaging introductions to many fields of knowledge, including philosophy, psychology and physics, and the ways in which human kind has sought to make sense of our world.

A fully updated edition of the classic text by acclaimed physicist A. Zee Since it was first published, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell has quickly established itself as the most accessible and comprehensive introduction to this profound and deeply fascinating area of theoretical physics. Now in this fully revised and expanded edition, A. Zee covers the latest advances while providing a solid conceptual foundation for students to build on, making this the most up-to-date and modern textbook on quantum field theory available. This expanded edition features several additional chapters, as well as an entirely new section describing recent developments in quantum field theory such as gravitational waves, the helicity spinor formalism, on-shell gluon scattering, recursion relations for amplitudes with complex momenta, and the hidden connection between Yang-Mills theory and Einstein gravity. Zee also provides added exercises, explanations, and examples, as well as detailed appendices, solutions to selected exercises, and suggestions for further reading. The most accessible and comprehensive introductory textbook available Features a fully revised, updated, and expanded text Covers the latest exciting advances in the field Includes new exercises Offers a one-of-a-kind resource for students and researchers Leading universities that have adopted this book include: Arizona State University Boston University Brandeis University Brown University California Institute of Technology Carnegie Mellon College of William & Mary Cornell Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Northwestern University Ohio State University Princeton University Purdue University - Main Campus Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rutgers University - New Brunswick Stanford University University of California - Berkeley University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Michigan University of Montreal University of Notre Dame Vanderbilt University Virginia Tech University

Covering the fundamentals as well as many special topics of current interest, this is the most concise, up-to-date, and accessible graduate-level textbook on quantum mechanics available. Written by Gerald Mahan, a distinguished research physicist and author of an acclaimed textbook on many-particle physics, Quantum Mechanics in a Nutshell is the distillation of many years' teaching experience. Emphasizing the use of quantum mechanics to describe actual quantum systems such as atoms and solids, and rich with interesting applications, the book proceeds from solving for the properties of a single particle in potential; to solving for two particles (the helium atom); to addressing many-particle systems. Applications include electron gas, magnetism, and Bose-Einstein Condensation; examples are carefully chosen and worked; and each chapter has numerous homework problems, many of them original. Quantum Mechanics in a Nutshell expertly addresses traditional and modern topics, including perturbation theory, WKBJ, variational methods, angular momentum, the Dirac equation, many-particle wave functions, Casimir Force, and Bell's Theorem. And it treats many topics--such as the interactions between photons and electrons, scattering theory, and density functional theory--in exceptional depth. A valuable addition to the teaching literature, Quantum Mechanics in a Nutshell is ideally suited for a two-semester course. The most concise, up-to-date, and accessible graduate textbook on the subject Contains the ideal amount of material for a two-semester course Focuses on the description of actual quantum systems, including a range of applications Covers traditional topics, as well as those at the frontiers of research Treats in unprecedented detail topics such as photon-electron interaction, scattering theory, and density functional theory Includes numerous homework problems at the end of each chapter

If are you looking for expand your knowledge to the outermost limits of the universe and beyond, even if you are afraid it will be too difficult to understand, then this is the definitely right place for you. You don't need to be a genius or an academic to uncover the secrets of quantum mechanics, you just need a curious and open mind. "If quantum mechanics hasn't profoundly shocked you, you haven't understood it yet". Niels Bohr How can we disagree with Bohr? The laws of quantum physics are compelling, mysterious and at the same time govern our daily life: from superconductors to the internet, from medical imaging to computers; our technology is based on theories we don't yet fully understand. The fascinating laws of quantum mechanics are even the basis for the plot of our favorite movies and TV series. But even if they had such a huge impact on our technology and pop culture they are still an unresolved mystery. Even famous physicists who contributed to quantum mechanics refuted the idea at first and some of them did not accept it at all. It is a weird, incomplete, widely discussed, and differently interpreted theory that never the less shapes our reality. Reading this book, will not only give you an insight into the mysteries of the universe, but will shatter your preconceptions about reality. You might be afraid that you have to be a prodigy, or at least a math wizard to understand such a complex subject, but with this book, you will only need your curiosity and thirst for knowledge. I will guide through the most advanced and mind-blowing theories with easy explanations and relatable examples, without trivializing the subject and without any math! In Quantum Physics for Beginners, you will discover: The discovery that broke classical physics, aka Planck's work on black body radiations The laws that govern the probabilistic nature of the quantum world An easy and complete explanation of Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle The revolutionary discoveries in quantum mechanics of Bohr, De Broglie, Einstein, Heisenberg, and many others The ongoing debate between Bohr and Einstein and the weird and wonderful implications of the EPR paradox The experiment that scientifically demolished materialism (read all about it in Chapter 7) If Schrödinger's cat is dead or alive or both and the incredible implications of a simple mind experiment for quantum physics and our understanding of reality The strange and fascinating rules of the law of attraction The theory of relativity and the many worlds interpretation The quantum fields and how empty space doesn't exist (learn more about it in Chapter 11) How quantum tunneling is the first step towards teleportation The impact of quantum mechanics on our daily life and the future of science and technology And much, much more... This book aims to make quantum physics a fun and rewarding experience for anybody and to shatter any preconceptions that it is an "arid" and purely mathematical subject: even a basic knowledge of quantum physics will broaden your horizon and make you look at the world in new and fascinating ways! If are you ready to embark on whirlwind journey to the craziest corners of the universe then scroll up and click on "Buy now"

Are you looking for complete information about what exactly the theory of relativity is? Are you interested in learning how it works exactly? Do you want to know more about the psychological and unconscious implications of Quantum Physics? If the answer is YES, keep reading... This book is a journey through space and time, to discover something new and extraordinary: Quantum Physics, its logic, its potential, its applications and its possible developments. The volume explains the crucial moments of quantum thought, the questions on which the most outstanding scientists of the last decades have been wondering, and the different contexts in which the main models of Quantum Mechanics have evolved step by step. Against the background of the most current research, the relationships between Quantum Physics, Einsteinian Relativity, and String Theory are also investigated. Furthermore, there is also space for the incredible effects that studies on Quantum Physics have in many aspects of your daily life, such as medicine and research on the brain and consciousness. One-third of the economy today depends on products developed from Quantum Physics, from DVD players to printers, computers, TVs, mobile phones and watches. In this guide, you will discover: The Basics Of Quantum Physics, its principles, theories, and everything related to it An In-Depth Explanation Of The Applications Of Quantum Physics In Everyday Reality with related examples, dealing with all the innovations that depend on it today. A Detailed Explanation Of The Implications Of Quantum Physics In Psychology And The Unconscious A Very Helpful And Unique Glossary at the end of the book Simplicity And Clarity in dealing with a complex and suggestive theme such as Quantum Physics (suitable even for beginners) ... & Lot More! It is not easy to deal with Quantum Physics, and you could be wondering if you would be able to understand it by reading this guide. I thought of you while writing this book!! That is why all concepts are explained in a very simple way and the language is suitable even for a non-physicist. The quantum revolution will use the rules and theories found within this book to develop new technologies and to build new devices capable of far greater performance than those currently available: quantum information technology, quantum electromechanical systems, coherent quantum electronics, quantum optics, and many others. Eager to be part of this revolution to understand quantum physics and all its wonders? Scroll to the top of the page and click the "BUY NOW" button to grab your copy now!

This book investigates the nature of reality from the viewpoint of a physicist.

We may have lived knowing that the world around us operates in a way as if we observe them to be. This knowledge of how the universe operates, based primarily of our observations, has enabled us to predict actions and motions and allowed us to build machines and equipments that have made our lives easier and more enjoyable. The field that allowed us to do that is classical physics. The world, however, is advancing and our knowledge of how things are expands over time. We have discovered in the last few decades that these sets of rules that we have devised can perfectly describe the large-scale world but cannot accurately define the behaviors of particles in the microscopic world. This necessitated another field to explain the different behavior in the microscopic world: quantum physics.