Elementary Quantum Mechanics In One Dimension

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Pub. Date: 2004-09-17
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Summary

One of the key components of modern physics, quantum mechanics is used in such fields as chemistry, electrical engineering, and computer science. Central to quantum mechanics is Schrodinger's Equation, which explains the behavior of atomic particles and the energy levels of a quantum system. Robert Gilmore's innovative approach to Schrodinger's Equation offers new insight into quantum mechanics at an elementary level. Gilmore presents compact transfer matrix methods for solving quantum problems that can easily be implemented on a personal computer. He shows how to use these methods on a large variety of potentials, both simple and periodic. He shows how to compute bound states, scattering states, and energy bands and describes the relation between bound and scattering states. Chapters on alloys, superlattices, quantum engineering, and solar cells indicate the practical application of the methods discussed. Gilmore's concise and elegant treatment will be of interest to students and professors of introductory and intermediate quantum courses, as well as professionals working in electrical engineering and applied mathematics.

Author Biography

Robert Gilmore is a professor of physics at Drexel University.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
Part I Foundations
Schrondinger's Equation
3(2)
Solutions in a Constant Potential
5(4)
Wavefunctions across a Boundary
9(6)
Piecewise Constant Potentials
15(10)
Momentum Conservation
25(4)
Preview of Boundary Conditions
29(4)
Units
33(4)
Part II Scattering
Boundary Conditions
37(2)
A Simple Example
39(4)
Coding and Validation
43(2)
Shape of Barrier
45(4)
Asymptotic Behavior
49(4)
Phase Shifts
53(6)
Double Barrier
59(8)
Multiple Barriers
67(2)
Probability Distributions
69(4)
Combining Barriers
73(6)
Quantum Engineering
79(4)
Variations on a Theme
83(8)
Part III Bound States
Boundary Conditions
91(2)
A Simple Example
93(2)
Coding and Validation
95(2)
Shape of Potential
97(4)
Dependence on Parameters
101(4)
Relation between Bound and Scattering States
105(8)
Double and Multiple Well Potentials
113(4)
Level Splitting
117(2)
Symmetry Breaking
119(4)
Wavefunctions
123(6)
Superpositions, Overlaps, and Probabilities
129(6)
Symmetry and Wavefunctions
135(8)
Transmission Resonances and Bound States
143(4)
Creation of Bound States
147(4)
Quantum Engineering
151(4)
Variations on a Theme
155(4)
The Sine Transform
159(8)
Part IV Periodic Potentials
Boundary Conditions
167(6)
A Simple Example
173(6)
Coding and Validation
179(4)
Asymptotic Behavior
183(4)
Relation among Boundary Conditions
187(6)
Wavefunctions and Probability Distributions
193(6)
Alloys
199(4)
Superlattices
203(4)
Impurities
207(6)
Quantum Engineering
213(12)
Index 225

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