1.Completely rewritten chapter on the formalism of quantum mechanics—Chapter 3.
Streamlines the treatment for more effective instructor presentation and student comprehension.
2.Many added problems and worked examples.
Introduces students to computer-based material using Mathematica.
3.Concise yet comprehensive presentation.
Avoids the temptation to include every possible relevant topic, in order to give students a complete treatment that is not oppressively long.
4.Straightforward writing style—Entertains and informs without intimidating.
Presents students with material that they can easily focus on—with few distractions and diversions.
5.Relevant examples and problems.
Links them closely to text material.
6.Computer-based problems, using Mathematica, have been added to the second edition.