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Featuring new coverage of quantum engineering and quantum information processing, the third edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide a uniquely practical introduction to the fundamentals of quantum mechanics. It features straightforward explanations of quantum effects, suitable for readers from all backgrounds; real-world engineering problems showcasing the practical application of theory to practice, providing a relevant and accessible introduction to cutting-edge quantum applications; over 60 accessible worked examples using MATLAB (as well as open-source Python), allowing deepened understanding through…
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A student-oriented introduction, illustrated by real-world examples and practical applications
Newly updated edition with additional exercises and material, including a new chapter on the future of quantum engineering
Early introduction of the wave equation, and numerous computational examples using MATLAB, encourages students to develop analytic, numeric, and intuitive approaches to applied quantum mechanics
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A. F. J. Levi,University of Southern California
A. F. J. Levi is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Physics and Astronomy, and Chair of the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – Electrophysics, at the University of Southern California. He joined USC after a decade at AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey, and has over 25 years of experience in teaching applied quantum mechanics for engineers and scientists. He is the inventor of hot electron spectroscopy, discovered ballistic electron transport in transistors, created the first microdisk laser, and carried out groundbreaking work in optimal design of small electronic and photonic systems.