| View Larger Image | Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei, and Particles | Hardcoverby Robert Eisberg (Author), Robert Resnick (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Wiley | | Edition: | 2nd Edition | | Page Count: | 864 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 01, 1985 | | Sales Rank: | 306,444th |
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Product Description
A revision of a successful junior/senior level text, this introduction to elementary quantum mechanics clearly explains the properties of the most important quantum systems. Emphasizes the applications of theory, and contains new material on particle physics, electron-positron annihilation in solids and the Mossbauer effect. Includes new appendices on such topics as crystallography, Fourier Integral Description of a Wave Group, and Time-Independent Perturbation Theory. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 20 reviews)
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The best for physics understanding by P. Lardi (Parma, Italy)  5 Stars
June 12, 2009
I think that this book on quantum physics is one of the best book ever written about the matter. I suggest this title for graduating students and for everyone that needs to improve or refresh its knowledge on quantum physics. Advice: it needs a previous study of quantum mechanics theory, but chapters about atoms, molecules and solids are very well done.
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Great Intro, Plenty of Explanations of Natural Phenomena, Lacks Mathematical Rigor by D. Strouse (Los Angeles, CA)  4 Stars
May 24, 2009
Quantum physics is notoriously for crushing the enthusiasm of many a young physics student with a massive iron club of mathematics but this is a surprisingly gentle introduction that doesn't sacrifice the theory.
Quantum theory grew out of investigations into atoms and the basic approach of this book parallels that historical development, tracing quantum theory through the study of atoms, molecules, solids, and nuclei. Many other books simply toss chuck wave functions at you and hope that you learn to juggle quickly. Now, I'm a man who likes my theory but some motivation and links to observable effects are always refreshing. Unlike many quantum books, there are plenty of references to experiments and natural phenomena, including nice explanations of lasers, superconductors, semiconductor devices, and more.
The drawback to this abundance of explanations is that much of the mathematics gets swept under the rug. If you require a thorough derivation of every equation presented to you, expect frustration. The author's approach is to introduce many of the ideas of quantum theory, but not always provide a rigorous mathematical background. That said, this is a great starting point for understanding quantum theory but definitely not comprehensive.
The book also includes two sections on particle physics. Studying particle physics is already like visiting the zoo but doing so with this book is like visiting the zoo on a train. The authors fly through the material so quickly, trying to pack a massive amount of information into the final 100 pages of the book its almost unreadable at points. I'd recommend skipping it and saving yourself the confusion.
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review by Rick (NY) 4 Stars
December 12, 2008
Not for self study. a fantastic book if you already have some grasp of elementary quantum mechanics and a real talent for following equation manipulation.
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good but please a little more explanation! by Phillip C. Adkins (inglewood, CA USA) 4 Stars
February 08, 2008
I think this book is surely meant to go along with a class, I don't think it is entirely suited for independent study. The reason I feel this is that the discussion questions at the end of each chapter seem to be asking about stuff that isn't really addressed in the chapter, and requires additional knowledge unrelated to what is given in the book to answer. Also, there are no solutions to the practice problems, so you will never be able to test your own accuracy. I really believe in having solutions in the back of the book, otherwise how are you to rate your own progress and understanding? In concert with a course however and with a teacher to fill in any information gaps, I think this is a fine book! All the explanations seem clear, and the steps in the derivation processes are easy to follow!
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Awesome Physics Book! by Craig Millison (Lancaster, PA) 5 Stars
January 25, 2007
This is an awesome physcis book. It really allowed me to wrap my mind around some of them really big concepts. Sometimes my brain hurt! But I kept reading, just knowing it would make me smarter than George. He thinks he knows everything but he doesn't. Anyway, the book is better than a basket of spare ribs with extra sauce!
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