Introduction to Quantum Physics

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction to Quantum Physics

INTRODUCTION

REQUIREMENTS FOR QUANTUM PHYSICS

FIRST FORMULATIONS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS

QUANTUM MECHANICS

SOLID STATE PHYSICS AND SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS

THE QUANTUM FIELD THEORY

OPEN QUESTIONS

Introduction to Quantum Physics

Introduction to Quantum Physics

SIMONE MALACRIDA

The following basic physics topics are presented in this book:

crisis of classical physics

quantum mechanics and wave mechanics

solid state physics and semiconductor physics

quantum field theory

quantum electrodynamics and open questions

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Simone Malacrida (1977)

Engineer and writer, has worked on research, finance, energy policy and industrial plants.

ANALYTICAL INDEX

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INTRODUCTION

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I - REQUIREMENTS FOR QUANTUM PHYSICS

The frame of reference at the beginning of the twentieth century

The spectrum of the black body

Photoelectric effect

Stability of matter

The wave-particle dualism

Towards the new

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II - FIRST FORMULATIONS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS

black body spectrum

Einstein's solution for the photoelectric effect

The Bohr model

New discoveries: Compton effect

De Broglie's solution for the wave-particle duality

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III - QUANTUM MECHANICS

Quantum mechanics according to Schrodinger

The probabilistic view

The innovations compared to the classical mechanics

The solutions

Operator evolution and uncertainty principles

Dirac and relativistic quantum mechanics

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IV - SOLID STATE PHYSICS AND SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS

Solid state physics

Semiconductor physics

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V - THE QUANTUM FIELD THEORY

Rigorous definition of quantum mechanics

From quantum mechanics to quantum field theory

Quantum electrodynamics

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VI - OPEN QUESTIONS

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This manual presents the theoretical framework of quantum physics.

Starting from the crisis of classical physics and going to study the solutions proposed at the beginning of the twentieth century, we will arrive at the exposure of quantum mechanics based on Schrodinger's equation.

The salient points of this revolution and the main differences with classical physics will be highlighted.

Indeterminism and the probabilistic vision will be the conceptual leap necessary for the rigorous definition of quantum mechanics.

Furthermore, quantum field theory as the final result of scientific investigation in quantum terms and its successful application given by quantum electrodynamics will be exhibited.

Finally, the questions still open in physics will be enunciated, such as the reconciliation with nuclear physics and with general relativity.

A separate chapter is devoted to notable applications of quantum mechanics, such as solid-state physics and semiconductor physics.

What is set out in this manual is only partially addressed at the university level, unless you choose a course of study in Physics.

To fully understand the above, especially from the third chapter onwards, knowledge of advanced mathematical analysis is required (differential equations and nabla algebra).

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REQUIREMENTS FOR QUANTUM PHYSICS

REQUIREMENTS FOR QUANTUM PHYSICS

The frame of reference at the beginning of the twentieth century

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In the second half of the 19th century, it became evident that classical physics itself