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The third edition of Modern Quantum Mechanics by J. J. Sakurai and Jim Napolitano offers an authoritative, graduate-level presentation of quantum theory. Departing from historical pedagogical approaches, the text establishes core quantum principles directly through the Stern-Gerlach experiment and Dirac bra-ket formalism. Structured across eight comprehensive chapters, the volume examines fundamental state spaces, quantum dynamics, the Feynman path integral, orbital and spin angular momentum, tensor operators, and spacetime symmetries.
Subsequent chapters explore stationary and time-dependent approximation methods, scattering theory, systems of identical particles, and relativistic quantum mechanics featuring the Dirac equation. Revised and classroom-tested by Napolitano, this edition integrates modern computational methods and forty new end-of-chapter problems while preserving classic analyses of neutron interferometry and Bell's inequalities. Six dedicated appendices supply reference frameworks for electromagnetic units, Schrödinger equation solutions, and complex variables.
Institutional Use
Widely adopted by university physics departments and graduate schools of arts and sciences, this text serves as a standard required textbook for two-semester graduate quantum mechanics sequences. Academic libraries and departmental reading rooms maintain hardback copies as essential core reference material for master's and doctoral research candidates in theoretical physics, condensed matter, and quantum optics. Furthermore, engineering institutions with advanced curricula in quantum information science and applied physics utilize this title for faculty instruction and specialized seminar preparation.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781108473224 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1108473229 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Authors | J. J. Sakurai, Jim Napolitano |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Publication date | 2020-10-08 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Category | Physical Sciences & Mathematics |
| List price | $54.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
Chapters
- Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts
- Chapter 2: Quantum Dynamics
- Chapter 3: Theory of Angular Momentum
- Chapter 4: Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics
- Chapter 5: Approximation Methods
- Chapter 6: Scattering Theory
- Chapter 7: Identical Particles
- Chapter 8: Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
Appendices
- Appendix A: Electromagnetic Units
- Appendix B: Elementary Solutions to Schrödinger's Wave Equation
- Appendix C: Hamiltonian for a Charge in an Electromagnetic Field
- Appendix D: Proof of the Angular-Momentum Addition Rule
- Appendix E: Finding Clebsch–Gordan Coefficients
- Appendix F: Notes on Complex Variables
Key Topics
- Fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics
- Quantum states, operators, and observables
- Quantum dynamics
- Angular momentum and spin
- Symmetry principles in quantum mechanics
- Approximation methods
- Scattering theory
- Identical particles
- Relativistic quantum mechanics
- Schrödinger equation applications
- Feynman path integrals
- Bell inequalities and quantum correlations
- Advanced mathematical methods for quantum calculations
Who This Is For
- Graduate physics students
- Advanced undergraduate physics students
- Students studying quantum mechanics and theoretical physics
- Particle physics students
- Researchers needing a rigorous quantum-mechanics reference
- Faculty teaching advanced quantum mechanics
- Universities, physics departments, and research institutions purchasing copies for courses or reference
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781108473224) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which edition does this listing represent?
A: This listing covers the third edition of Modern Quantum Mechanics (ISBN 9781108473224), published in hardback by Cambridge University Press.
Q: What revisions are introduced in the third edition?
A: Revised by Jim Napolitano, the third edition introduces forty new end-of-chapter problems, clarifies existing exercises, and integrates modern computational techniques alongside topics extending into relativistic quantum mechanics.
Q: What is the structural organization and page count of the text?
A: The hardback volume comprises divided into eight primary chapters and six mathematical and physical appendices.
Q: Does this text include end-of-chapter problem sets for institutional coursework?
A: Yes, each chapter includes dedicated problem sets and exercises specifically developed and classroom-tested for graduate physics instruction.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for this title?
A: The minimum order is 5 copies. Tiered pricing applies at 5, 10, and 25 copies; orders of 100 or more copies are quoted directly by email.
Q: Is this the correct edition for my program or syllabus?
A: This listing is ISBN 9781108473224 (ISBN-10 1108473229). Please confirm this exact identifier and edition against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering, as editions of this title are not interchangeable.
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