Quantum mechanics for scientists and engineers / by David A. B. Miller

Index included

Waves and quantum mechanics -- Schrodinger's equation -- The time-dependent Schrödinger equation -- Functions and operators -- Operators and quantum mechanics -- Approximation methods in quantum mechanics -- Time-dependent perturbation theory -- Quantum mechanics in crystalline materials -- Angular momentum -- The hydrogen atom -- Methods for one-dimensional problems -- Spin -- Identical particles -- The density matrix -- Harmonic oscillators and photons -- Fermion operators -- Interaction of different kinds of particles -- Quantum information -- Interpretation of quantum mechanics -- Appendix A : Background mathematics -- Appendix B : Background physics -- Appendix C : Vector calculus -- Appendix D : Maxwell's equations and electromagnetism -- Appendix E : Perturbing Hamiltonian for optical absorption -- Appendix F : Early history of quantum mechanics -- Appendix G : Some useful mathematical formulae -- Appendix H : Greek alphabet -- Appendix I : Fundamental constants.

This text relates the core principles of quantum mechanics to modern applications in engineering, physics, and nanotechnology. The book's applied emphasis illustrates theoretical concepts with examples of nanostructured materials, optics, and semiconductor devices.