Kok, Pieter
A First Introduction to Quantum Physics (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783031161643
- author:
- Kok, Pieter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Springer International Publishing AG
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematical Physics, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A First Introduction to Quantum Physics by Pieter Kok is a comprehensive undergraduate textbook that introduces the principles of quantum physics from first principles. The author uses simple experiments, such as photon travel and electron movement, to develop the mathematical description of quantum theory. This approach helps to illustrate the fundamental concepts of states, probabilities, observables, and time evolution, and shows how experimental facts force us to re-examine our preconceptions. The book covers both fundamental and advanced topics, including entanglement, decoherence, quantum computing, and quantum communication. It also explores the idea of uncertainty relations and delves into the nature of reality. With modern examples and plenty of end-of-chapter exercises, this textbook provides an ideal accessible introduction to quantum physics. Suitable for students and anyone looking to understand the basics of quantum physics, this book offers a clear and concise explanation of the subject.
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