Quirky Quantum Concepts
by Eric L. Michelsen
Publisher: UCSD 2013
Number of pages: 151
Description:
Wave mechanics, 1D scattering, matrix mechanics, angular momentum, spin-1/2, updated quantum electromagnetic interactions. This work is meant to be used with a standard text, to help emphasize those things that are most confusing for new students.
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