The odd quantum /

A concise but comprehensive account of quantum mechanics for popular science readers written by a respected physicist. Sam Treiman--who was internationally renowned for his work in particle physics--makes quantum mechanics accessible to nonspecialists. Combining mastery of the material with clear, e...

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Bibliographische Detailangaben
1. Verfasser: Treiman, Sam B. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Quinn, Helen R. (writer of foreword.)
Format: Licensed eBooks
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Princeton : Princeton University Press 2024.
Ausgabe:First Princeton Science Library paperback edition
Schriftenreihe:Princeton science library.
Online-Zugang:https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/jj.4908260
Inhaltsangabe:
  • Frontmatter
  • CONTENTS
  • Foreword to the Princeton Science Library Edition
  • Preface
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Classical Background
  • 3. The "Old" Quantum Mechanics
  • 4. Foundations
  • 5. Some Quantum Classics
  • 6. Identical Particles
  • 7. What's Going On?
  • 8. The Building Blocks
  • 9. Quantum Fields
  • Readings
  • Index