Quantum Mechanics for Pedestrians 2 (2^nd Ed., 2nd ed. 2018) Applications and Extensions Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics Series

This book, the second in a two-volume set, provides an introduction to the basics of (mainly) non-relativistic quantum mechanics. While the first volume addresses the basic principles, this second volume discusses applications and extensions to more complex problems. In addition to topics dealt with in traditional quantum mechanics texts, such as symmetries or many-body problems, it also treats issues of current interest such as entanglement, Bell?s inequality, decoherence and various aspects of quantum information in detail. Furthermore, questions concerning the basis of quantum mechanics and epistemological issues which are relevant e.g. to the realism debate are discussed explicitly. A chapter on the interpretations of quantum mechanics rounds out the book.

This revised second edition is expanded by an introduction into some ideas and problems of relativistic quantum mechanics. In this second volume, an overview of quantum field theory is given and basic conceptions of quantum electrodynamics are treated in some detail.

Originally written as a course for students of science education, the book addresses all those science students and others who are looking for a reasonably simple, fresh and modern introduction to the field.

Written by an experienced lecturer with a sound understanding of quantum mechanics, and a gift for explaining it

Combines standard topics with new findings and developments, such as quantum information and neutrino oscillation

Discusses more advanced topics in the appendix, and includes many exercises with solutions

Will also be of interest to readers not specialized in theoretical physics, e.g. teachers and other physical scientists