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The important changes quantum mechanics has undergone in recent years are reflected in this approach for students. A strong narrative and over 300 worked problems lead the student from experiment, through general principles of the theory, to modern applications. Stepping through results allows students to gain a thorough understanding. Starting with basic quantum mechanics, the book moves on to more advanced theory, followed by applications, perturbation methods and special fields, and ending with developments in the field. Historical, mathematical and philosophical boxes guide the student through the theory. Unique to this textbook are chapters on measurement and quantum optics, both at the forefront of current research. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students will benefit from this perspective on the fundamental physical paradigm and its applications. Online resources including solutions to selected problems, and 200 figures, with colour versions of some figures, are available at www.cambridge.org/Auletta.

Covers modern applications of quantum physics not included in other textbooks, including two unique chapters - measurement and quantum optics
Over 300 worked problems and proofs give the students a step-by-step guide to the theory
Online resources include solutions to some problems and 200 figures, some of which are in full colour to help students with independent studies



Table of Contents
Introduction
Part I. Basic Features of Quantum Mechanics:
1. From classical mechanics to quantum mechanics
2. Quantum observable and states
3. Quantum dynamics
4. Examples of quantum dynamics
5. Density matrix
Part II. More Advanced Topics:
6. Angular momentum and spin
7. Identical particles
8. Symmetries and conservation laws
9. The measurement problem
Part III. Matter and Light:
10. Perturbations and approximation methods
11. Hydrogen and helium atoms
12. Hydrogen molecular ion
13. Quantum optics
Part IV. Quantum Information: State and Correlations:
14. Quantum theory of open systems
15. State measurement in quantum mechanics
16. Entanglement: non-separability
17. Entanglement: quantum information
References
Index.