Quantum Mechanics

Written for two-semester courses at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level, this text aims to give students both a feel for the physics and the mathematical tools needed to handle demanding quantum mechanics problems. It opens with a thorough treatment of quantum states and Dirac notation, then builds up the general theory of the subject.

The book next turns to observable properties such as angular momentum and spin. Symmetry and group theory, which play a major role in current research, receive extended coverage.

The second half concentrates on applications. One chapter is devoted to quantum entanglement, a central topic in quantum information and computation. Exercises placed throughout the chapters extend key ideas and deepen understanding.

Instructors are supplied with a complete set of worked solutions and lecture slides.