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Applied Quantum Mechanics

Hardback

Main Details

Title Applied Quantum Mechanics
Authors and Contributors      By (author) A. F. J. Levi
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:576
Dimensions(mm): Height 252,Width 181
Category/GenreQuantum physics
Materials science
Electrical engineering
ISBN/Barcode 9780521860963
ClassificationsDewey:530.12
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition 2nd Revised edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 1 June 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Electrical and mechanical engineers, materials scientists and applied physicists will find Levi's uniquely practical 2006 explanation of quantum mechanics invaluable. This updated and expanded edition of the bestselling original text covers quantization of angular momentum and quantum communication, and problems and additional references are included. Using real-world engineering examples to engage the reader, the author makes quantum mechanics accessible and relevant to the engineering student. Numerous illustrations, exercises, worked examples and problems are included; Matlab source codes to support the text are available from www.cambridge.org//9780521183994

Author Biography

Anthony Levi is Professor of Electrical Engineering and of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southern California.

Reviews

'This book is focused on teaching engineering and materials scientist students the role of quantum mechanics in many types of electronic devices. it is a great book to learn from because of the author's use of computational tools and practical examples along with engineering insight provided.' IEEE Electronical Insulation Magazine