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An Introduction to Quantum Physics,
Edition 1 From Schrodinger's Equation to Quantum ComputingEditors: By Michael I. Bergman
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20 Oct 2026
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Description
An Introduction to Quantum Physics: From Schrodinger’s Equation to Quantum Computing develops physical insight and introduces a few mathematical techniques to make quantum physics accessible and engaging. The book introduces the Schrodinger wave equation, solving classic problems such as the infinite square well and the quantum harmonic oscillator, before solving for the electronic structure of the hydrogen atom. It also provides intuition into the famous Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and uses the Pauli exclusion principle to explain the origin of the periodic table. Unusual for an introductory quantum physics text, the book then introduces matrix mechanics for spin, which leads to more recent work on entanglement, Bell’s theorem, and elements of quantum computing. The book explores rigorously philosophical issues that are now experimentally testable, which students find compelling and have become of practical importance. The text makes a point to connect physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Through clear and entertaining text, ample figures, worked examples, and thoughtful homework problems, the book builds physical intuition and skill at problem solving.Key Features
- Balances building physical intuition with mathematical derivations in an informal and entertaining way
- Introduces the Schrodinger wave equation to solve important model problems through to the electronic structure of the hydrogen atom
- Explores rigorously philosophical issues around entanglement, introducing the basis for quantum computing
- Helps students make connections between physics, chemistry, mathematics, and
computer science - Offers online support, including a solution manual for instructors
About the author
By Michael I. Bergman, Teaching Fellow, Harvard University and Visiting Professor, École normale supérieure de Lyon, France
About the author
Preface
1. The coming of quantum mechanics
2. Some essential math
3. The Heisenberg uncertainty principle
4. The Schrodinger wave equation
5. Elementary quantum mechanical problems
6. The Stern—Gerlach experiment
7. Operators
8. The hydrogen atom
9. Spin
10. Multielectron atoms
11. Entangled states and Bell’s theorem
12. The basis of quantum computing
Index
Preface
1. The coming of quantum mechanics
2. Some essential math
3. The Heisenberg uncertainty principle
4. The Schrodinger wave equation
5. Elementary quantum mechanical problems
6. The Stern—Gerlach experiment
7. Operators
8. The hydrogen atom
9. Spin
10. Multielectron atoms
11. Entangled states and Bell’s theorem
12. The basis of quantum computing
Index
ISBN:
9780443580833
Page Count:
600
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Students in upper-level undergraduate courses in Physics, who have completed a year of calculus-based physics and ideally a year (or taking concurrently) of college chemistry