Classical Mechanics,

Book Details

• Publisher: Narosa Publishing House

• Author: H. Goldstein

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788185015538

• Pages: 702

• Cover: Paperback

About The Book

H. Goldstein's "Classical Mechanics" is an essential textbook for students embarking on their journey into quantum mechanics and its many applications. Published by Narosa Publishing House in 2001, this comprehensive work serves as a student's first introduction to quantum mechanics, offering a solid foundation for future work in areas such as atomic physics, elementary particle physics, and solid-state physics.

The text is structured to develop quantum mechanics in a clear and concise manner, with all mathematical steps carefully presented to ensure a complete understanding. Starting with the historical evaluation of the subject, the textbook inductively builds the fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics through the use of an interference experiment. From there, the structure is purely deductive, covering nonrelativistic quantum mechanics and the quantization of the radiation field in the context of optical transitions.

Goldstein’s approach is marked by clarity and accessibility, making this work suitable for students who are new to the subject. A key feature of the book is its inclusion of experimental verification alongside theoretical concepts, helping to bridge the gap between abstract theory and practical application. The textbook also covers critical topics such as scattering theory, time-dependent phenomena, the density matrix, quantum mechanical measurement theory, and the Bell inequality.

Additionally, the book introduces more advanced topics, including supersymmetric quantum mechanics, an area typically only found in specialized research literature. With carefully chosen problems at the end of each chapter, the book helps reinforce the student's understanding and application of quantum mechanical principles.

At 702 pages, this paperback edition is a comprehensive and self-contained introduction to quantum mechanics, making it an indispensable resource for students seeking to deepen their knowledge of this pivotal area of physics.