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020 _z9781108831086 (hardback)
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100 _aKolenkow, Robert J.,
_eauthor.
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245 _aAn introduction to groups and their matrices for science students /
_cRobert Kolenkow.
260 _aCambridge :
_bCambridge University Press,
_c2022.
300 _a1 online resource (xiii, 322 pages) :
_bdigital, PDF file(s).
500 _aTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 07 Apr 2022).
505 _aFundamental concepts -- Matrix representations of discrete groups -- Molecular vibrations -- Crystalline solids -- Bohr's quantum theory and matrix mechanics -- Wave mechanics, measurement, and entanglement -- Rotation -- Quantum angular momentum -- The structure of atoms -- Particle physics.
520 _aGroup theory, originating from algebraic structures in mathematics, has long been a powerful tool in many areas of physics, chemistry and other applied sciences, but it has seldom been covered in a manner accessible to undergraduates. This book from renowned educator Robert Kolenkow introduces group theory and its applications starting with simple ideas of symmetry, through quantum numbers, and working up to particle physics. It features clear explanations, accompanying problems and exercises, and numerous worked examples from experimental research in the physical sciences. Beginning with key concepts and necessary theorems, topics are introduced systematically including: molecular vibrations and lattice symmetries; matrix mechanics; wave mechanics; rotation and quantum angular momentum; atomic structure; and finally particle physics. This comprehensive primer on group theory is ideal for advanced undergraduate topics courses, reading groups, or self-study, and it will help prepare graduate students for higher-level courses.
650 _aGroup theory.
_919160
650 _aMatrices.
_919161
650 _aScience
_xMathematics.
_919162
856 _uhttps://doi.org/10.1017/9781108923217
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