Quantum Physics

J Manners

INTRODUCTION, THE ORIGINS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS, The Compton Effect-A Strange Dichotomy in the Nature of Electromagnetic Radiation,Five Problems for Classical Physics,Physics Saved by the Quantum,First Insights into Atomic Structure,Bohr's Semi-Classical Atomic Model,Toward a Quantum Model of the Atom,Closing Items, SCHRÖDINGER'S WAVE MECHANICS, Quantum Mechanics-A New Approach to Describing Atomic Matter,Toward Quantum Mechanics,Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle,The Schrödinger Equation,Closing Items, QUANTUM MECHANICS IN ATOMS, Lasers-A Modern Tool,Hydrogen-The Simplest Atom,Wave Functions and Transitions in Hydrogen,Electron Spin,The Structure of Heavy Atoms,Light from Atoms and Lasers,Closing Items, THE INTERPRETATION OF QUANTUM MECHANICS, Formalism vs. Interpretation,Description and Prediction in Quantum Mechanics,Measurement in Quantum Mechanics,Nonlocality and Realism in Quantum Mechanics,Closing Items, CONSOLIDATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT,Introduction,Overview of Chapters 1 to 4,How to Find Out More Physics,Basic Skills and Knowledge Test,Interactive Questions,Physica Problmes, ANSWERS AND COMMENTS,SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING, ACKNOLEDGMENTS, INDEX