Quantum Mechanics deals with various aspects of quantum mechanics and covers topics ranging from the uncertainty principle and the principle of superposition to conservation laws, Schrödinger's equation, and perturbation theory. Spin, radiation, and the identity of particles are also discussed, along with the atom, the diatomic molecule, elastic and inelastic collisions, and Feynman diagrams.

Comprised of 16 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of non-relativistic quantum theory and the basic concepts of quantum mechanics such as the principles of uncertainty and superposition, operators, and the density matrix. Subsequent chapters deal with conservation laws in quantum mechanics; Schrödinger's equation and general properties of its solutions; perturbations independent of time and dependent on time; spin and the spin operator; and the principle of indistinguishability of similar particles. The atom and its electron states are also examined, together with diatomic molecules; elastic and inelastic collisions; photons and electrons; Dirac's equation; and particles and antiparticles. The final chapter is devoted to Feynman diagrams, paying particular attention to the scattering matrix, radiative corrections, and radiative shift of atomic levels.

This book will be of interest to physicists.

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Part I: Non-relativistic theory

Chapter 1: THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS

Chapter 2: CONSERVATION LAWS IN QUANTUM MECHANICS

Chapter 3: SCHRÖDINGER'S EQUATION

Chapter 4: PERTURBATION THEORY

Chapter 5: SPIN

Chapter 6: IDENTITY OF PARTICLES

Chapter 7: THE ATOM

Chapter 8: THE DIATOMIC MOLECULE

Chapter 9: ELASTIC COLLISIONS