The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
By: by Belal E. Baaquie
Contributors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Publisher: Springer New York; Imprint: Springer
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9781461462248
Subjects: Quantum optics; Mathematical physics; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences; Quantum theory; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Physics
Description: <p><i>The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics</i> 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.</p><p><br>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.</p><p><br><i>The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics</i> 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.</p>
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Acknowledgments; title: 1 Synopsis; title: 2 The Quantum Entity and Quantum Mechanics; title: 3 Quantum Mechanics: Empirical and Trans-empirical; title: 4 Degree of Freedom F; State space V; title: 5 Operators; title: 6 Density matrix; Entangled states; title: 7 Quantum indeterminacy; title: 8 Quantum Superposition; title: 9 Quantum Theory of Measurement; title: 10 The Stern-Gerlach experiment; title: 11 The Feynman Path Integral; title: 12 Conclusions; title: Glossary of Terms; title: List of Symbols; title: References; title: Index.