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Marvin Chester
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ISBN: 0486428788
Page Count: 328
Dimensions: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Introductory text examines the classical quantum bead on a track: its state and representations; operator eigenvalues; harmonic oscillator and bound bead in a symmetric force field; and bead in a spherical shell. Also, spin, matrices and structure of quantum mechanics; simplest atom; indistinguishable particles; and stationary-state perturbation theory. 1992 edition.

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