This book provides an introduction to quantum theory primarily for students of mathematics. Although the approach is mainly traditional the discussion exploits ideas of linear algebra, and points out some of the mathematical subtleties of the theory. Amongst the less traditional topics are Bell's inequalities, coherent and squeezed states, and introductions to group representation theory. Later chapters discuss relativistic wave equations and elementary particle symmetries from a group theoretical standpoint rather than the customary Lie algebraic approach. This book is intended for the later years of an undergraduate course or for graduates. It assumes a knowledge of basic linear algebra and elementary group theory, though for convenience these are also summarized in an appendix.
Reviews
Students who master the contents of this book as undergraduates would have considerable advantages over many of their contemporaries. * New Scientist, 11 October 1997 *
This book is very well written and the presentation is lucid. It can be recommended to its intended readership * Aslib Book Guide *
Although the author claims that his treatment is less than rigorous, it is considerably more advanced than that taught to many undergraduates...........Students who master the contents of this book as undergraduates would have considerable advantages over many of their contemporaries if they moved on to research in theoretical or mathematical physics * Nature *



Book Information
ISBN 9780198537946
Author Keith Hannabuss
Format Hardback
Page Count 394
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 698g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 160mm * 26mm