Quantum Mechanics and Path Integrals: Emended Edition (Dover Books on Physics)

With its clear explanations, comprehensive coverage, and contributions from renowned physicists, Quantum Mechanics and Path Integrals is an indispensable resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the path integral technique and its applications in modern physics.    The developer of path integrals, Nobel Prize–winning physicist Richard Feynman, presents unique insights into this method and its applications. Feynman starts with an intuitive view of fundamental quantum mechanics, gradually introducing path integrals. Later chapters explore more advanced topics, including the perturbation method, quantum electrodynamics, and statistical mechanics. 1965 edition, emended in 2005.   Insights from a Renowned Physicist: Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard P. Feynman presents unique insights into the path integral technique and its applications, offering a firsthand perspective from one of the greatest scientific minds of all time. Emended Edition for Clarity: This emended edition corrects hundreds of typographical errors and recasts equations for clearer comprehension, ensuring that readers can grasp the concepts with ease. Clear and Concise Presentation: Feynman articulates his theory in a clear and concise manner, striking a perfect balance between mathematics and physics. The book avoids dense and complicated descriptions, making the material accessible to a wide range of readers. Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics, introduces path integrals, and delves into more advanced topics, including the perturbation method, quantum electrodynamics, and the relation of path integrals to statistical mechanics. Versatility as a Textbook and Resource: Suitable for graduate courses in physics, this volume serves as an excellent resource for professionals in the field, providing comprehensive coverage and insights into path integrals and their applications. Endorsed by the Feynman Family: Approved and endorsed by the Feynman family, this book retains the original's verve and spirit, ensuring readers experience Feynman's teachings as intended. Contributions from Prominent Scientists: The book includes transcribed and edited lectures by Albert R. Hibbs, a prominent scientist who studied under Feynman's tutelage, and contributions from Daniel F. Styer, a respected physicist and professor. About the authors: Richard Feynman (1918-88), known as the Scientist's Scientist, is one of the most famous scientists of the twentieth century, receiving the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the development of quantum electrodynamics. One of the best-known scientists of his generation, Feynman assisted in the development of the atomic bomb and was a prominent member of the panel that investigated the 1986 Challenger disaster. Known worldwide as the voice of NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, Albert R. Hibbs (1924-2003) studied for his doctorate under Feynman's tutelage and transcribed and edited Feynman's lectures in quantum electrodynamics. Daniel F. Styer holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University and is the John and Marianne Schiffer Professor of Physics at Oberlin College. Read more