A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics

A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, Second Edition is a comprehensive and innovative textbook that provides a fresh perspective on teaching quantum mechanics.

This book lays out the foundations of quantum mechanics through the physics of intrinsic spin, making it accessible and exciting for students.

The author's refreshing approach emphasizes the basic physics of spin systems to introduce concepts such as Dirac notation, operators, eigenstates, and eigenvalues.

The text also covers traditional subjects in wave mechanics, including the Schrodinger equation in position space, harmonic oscillator, orbital angular momentum, and central potentials, but they are motivated by the foundations developed in the earlier chapters. The second edition has been revised throughout to include many more worked examples and end-of-chapter problems, providing students with a complete mastery of quantum mechanics.

Additionally, new sections on quantum teleportation, density operator, coherent states, and cavity quantum electrodynamics have been added.

With its innovative approach and comprehensive coverage, A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, Second Edition is an ideal textbook for upper-division courses in quantum mechanics.