Quantum Physics

Scheck’s Quantum Physics presents a comprehensive introductory treatment, ideally suited for a two-semester course. Part One covers the basic principles and prime applications of quantum mechanics, from the uncertainty relations to many-body systems. Part Two introduces to relativistic quantum field theory and ranges from symmetries in quantum physics to electroweak interactions. Numerous worked-out examples as well as exercises, with solutions or hints, enables the book’s use as an accompanying text for courses, and also for independent study. For both parts, the necessary mathematical framework is treated in adequate form and detail. The book ends with appendices covering mathematical fundamentals and enrichment topics, plus selected biographical notes on pioneers of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory.

• Dirac equation
• Heisenberg
• Hilbert space
• Perturbation
• Quantization
• Quantum electrodynamics
• Quantum theory
• Scattering
• Symmetries
• quantum mechanics

From the reviews:

"Scheck … includes sufficient material for two semesters of study at the advanced undergraduate level or graduate level. … The text is well written and laid out in a clear manner. … Sufficient guidance is given so that the work could be used for self study. An appendix gives problems, some of which have hints and solutions. … Overall, a very good work that this reviewer is considering as a course resource. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates; graduate students." (E. Kincanon, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (2), 2007)

• Institut für Physik, Theoretische Elementarteilchenphysik, Universität Mainz, Mainz, Germany

  Florian Scheck

Florian Scheck: Born 1936 in Berlin, son of Gustav O. Scheck, flutist. Studied physics at the University of Freiburg, Germany. Diploma in physics 1962, PhD in theoretical physics 1964. Guest scientist at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovoth, Israel, 1964-1966. Research assistant at the University of Heidelberg, 1966-1968. Research Fellow at CERN, Geneva, 1968-1970. From 1970 until 1976 head of theory group at the Swiss Institute of Nuclear Research (PSI), lecturer and titular professor at ETH
Zurich. From 1976-2005 professor of theoretical physics at Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz. Professor emeritus since 2005. Principal field of activity: Theoretical particle physics.

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