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Quantum Physics For Dummies

Authors:

Steven Holzner ,

Andrew Zimmerman Jones

Overview

The plain-English guide to understanding quantum physics

Mastering quantum physics is no easy feat, but with the help of Quantum Physics For Dummies you can work at your own pace to unlock key concepts and fascinating facts. Packed with invaluable explanations, equations, and step-by-step instructions, this book makes a challenging subject much more accessible. Great for college students taking a quantum physics course, Quantum Physics For Dummies offers complete coverage of the subject, along with numerous examples to help you tackle the tough stuff. The Schrodinger Equation, the foundations of quantum physics, vector notation, scattering theory, angular momentum—it’s all in here. This handy guide helps you prepare for exams and succeed at learning quantum physics.

Get clear explanations of the core concepts in quantum physics
Review the math principles needed for quantum physics equations
Learn the latest breakthroughs and research in the field
Clarify difficult subjects and equations from your college course

Quantum Physics For Dummies is great a resource for students who need a supplement to the textbook to help them tackle this challenging subject.

The plain-English guide to understanding quantum physics

Mastering quantum physics is no easy feat, but with the help of Quantum Physics For Dummies you can work at your own pace to unlock key concepts and fascinating facts. Packed with invaluable explanations, equations, and step-by-step instructions, this book makes a challenging subject much more accessible. Great for college students taking a quantum physics course, Quantum Physics For Dummies offers complete coverage of the subject, along with numerous examples to help you tackle the tough stuff. The Schrodinger Equation, the foundations of

quantum physics, vector notation, scattering theory, angular momentum—it’s all in here. This handy guide helps you prepare for exams and succeed at learning quantum physics.

Get clear explanations of the core concepts in quantum physics
Review the math principles needed for quantum physics equations
Learn the latest breakthroughs and research in the field
Clarify difficult subjects and equations from your college course

Quantum Physics For Dummies is great a resource for students who need a supplement to the textbook to help them tackle this challenging subject.

Quantum Physics For Dummies Cheat Sheet

This Cheat Sheet is intended to supplement Quantum Physics For Dummies, 3rd edition, by Andrew Zimmerman Jones. It begins by reviewing some useful operators used in quantum mechanics calculations. Then it covers a useful method for solving the Schrödinger equation for the quantum wave function, and then how you can use that wave function to calculate probabilities in quantum physics. Finally, it lays out some key moments in one of the most important discoveries of quantum physics: the understanding of wave-particle duality.

About The Authors

Steven Holzner is an award-winning author of technical and science books (like Physics For Dummies and Differential Equations For Dummies). He graduated from MIT and did his PhD in physics at Cornell University, where he was on the teaching faculty for 10 years. He’s also been on the faculty of MIT. Steve also teaches corporate groups around the country.