Unsurpassed coverage of path integrals and their relevance in contemporary physics Student understanding of quantum theory is enhanced by separate treatment of mathematical theorems and physical postulates A review of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics
Clear, accessible treatment of underlying mathematics New features of this innovative text include an entirely rewritten mathematical introduction, a discussion of Time-reversal invariance, and extensive coverage of a variety of path integrals and their applications. Shankar has introduced major additions and updated key presentations in this second edition of Principles of Quantum Mechanics. It would be particularly useful to beginning students and those in allied areas like quantum chemistry." (Mathematical Reviews) The style is conversational, more like a corridor talk or lecture notes, though arranged as a text. "This massive text of 700 and odd pages has indeed an excellent get-up, is very verbal and expressive, and has extensively worked out calculational details-all just right for a first course. Shankar attacks the problem head-on in the first chapter, and in a very informal style suggests that there is nothing to be frightened of." (Physics Bulletin) "No matter how gently one introduces students to the concept of Dirac's bras and kets, many are turned off. The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are discussed in a clear, succinct manner." (American Scientist) Shankar attacks the problem head-on in the first chapter, and in a very inform Reviews from the First Edition: The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are discussed in a clear, succinct manner." (American Scientist) "No matter how gently one introduces students to the concept of Dirac's bras and kets, many are turned off. Reviews from the First Edition: "An excellent text.
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