Preface; Notation; 1. Historical introduction; 2. Particle states in a central potential; 3. General principles of quantum mechanics; 4. Spin; 5. Approximations for energy eigenstates; 6. Approximations for time-dependent problems; 7. Potential scattering; 8. General scattering theory; 9. The canonical formalism; 10. Charged particles in electromagnetic fields; 11. The quantum theory of radiation; 12. Entanglement; Author index; Subject index.
Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg demonstrates exceptional insight in this fully updated concise introduction to modern quantum mechanics for graduate students.
Steven Weinberg is a member of the Physics and Astronomy Departments at the University of Texas, Austin. His research has covered a broad range of topics in quantum field theory, elementary particle physics and cosmology and has been honored with numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Physics, the National Medal of Science and the Heinemann Prize in Mathematical Physics. He is a member of the US National Academy of Sciences, Britain's Royal Society and other academies in the US and abroad. The American Philosophical Society awarded him the Benjamin Franklin medal, with a citation that said he is 'considered by many to be the preeminent theoretical physicist alive in the world today'. His books for physicists include Gravitation and Cosmology, the three-volume work The Quantum Theory of Fields, and most recently, Cosmology. Educated at Cornell University, the University of Copenhagen and Princeton University, he also holds honorary degrees from sixteen other universities. He taught at Columbia University, the University of California, Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University – where he was Higgins Professor of Physics – before moving to Texas in 1982.
'Weinberg's depth of insight and his grasp of the history of his
subject made this a fascinating read. … here is an author who knows
his material inside out, and has the skill to present his
knowledge, his experience and his opinions with enormous aplomb …
The attention to detail is excellent throughout. The mathematical
derivations are complete enough, but occasionally the reader needs
to pick up a pencil and paper to fill in a step or two. All
chapters except the last are followed by carefully chosen problems.
This is an excellent textbook for an advanced course on quantum
mechanics. Its approach makes it particularly useful as a precursor
to the study of quantum field theory.' A. H. Harker, Physics
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Review of previous edition: 'Lectures on Quantum Mechanics must be
considered among the very best books on the subject for those who
have had a good undergraduate introduction. The integration of
clearly explained formalism with cogent physical examples is
masterful, and the depth of knowledge and insight that Weinberg
shares with readers is compelling.' Mark Srednicki, Physics
Today
Review of previous edition: 'Steven Weinberg, a Nobel Laureate in
Physics, has written an exceptionally clear and coherent
graduate-level textbook on modern quantum mechanics. This book
presents the physical and mathematical formulations of the theory
in a concise and rigorous manner. The equations are all explained
step-by-step, and every term is defined. He presents a fresh,
integrated approach to teaching this subject with an emphasis on
symmetry principles. Weinberg demonstrates his finesse as an
excellent teacher and author.' Barry R. Masters, Optics and
Photonics News Barry R. Masters, Optics and Photonics News
Review of previous edition: 'Perhaps what distinguishes this book
from the competition is its logical coherence and depth, and the
care with which it has been crafted. Hardly a word is misplaced and
Weinberg's deep understanding of the subject matter means that he
leaves no stone unturned: we are asked to accept very little on
faith … it is for the reader to follow Weinberg in discovering the
joys of quantum mechanics through a deeper level of understanding:
I loved it!' Jeff Forshaw, CERN Courier
Review of previous edition: 'An instant classic … clear,
beautifully structured and replete with insights. This confirms
[Weinberg's] reputation as not only one of the greatest
theoreticians of the past fifty years, but also one of the most
lucid expositors. Pure joy.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
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