Development Of Quantum Theory From Physical Principles

Book Details

• Publisher: Dover

• Author: Robert T. Deck

• ISBN: 9780486845937

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 636

• Release Date: 17-02-2021

• Languages: English

About The Book
"Development of Quantum Theory from Physical Principles" by Robert T. Deck is a comprehensive text that aims to simplify quantum theory for both undergraduate and graduate students. Rooted in the author’s extensive thirty years of classroom experience, the book offers a clear, fundamental approach to quantum theory, focusing on the Uncertainty Principle and the Invariance Principle.

This book is designed to strip quantum theory down to its essential equations, derived from the fewest possible physical principles. It thoroughly explores conjugate observables, their properties, and integrates the Dirac equation with an explanation of the spin-statistics theorem.

Perfect for educators, students, and physicists working on quantum phenomena, the book not only teaches the formalism of quantum theory but provides a deep understanding rooted in its core principles.

Key Features:

• Detailed derivation of fundamental quantum equations.

• Comprehensive treatment of quantum theory, focusing on the Uncertainty Principle and Invariance Principle.

• Inclusion of advanced topics such as the Dirac equation and spin-statistics theorem.

• Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students as well as physicists.

This book is essential for anyone serious about mastering the fundamentals of quantum theory and understanding the deeper connections within its formalism.