Wikipedia
has excellent articles on many topics related to fundamental quantum
mechanics. You are encouraged to Ōsurf
aroundĶ on wikipedia: youÕll learn
stuff. Some particular articles of particular utility are:
On General Quantum
Mechanics:
Introduction to quantum mechanics
Mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics
Basic concepts of quantum mechanics
Black Body Radiation:
Photoelectric Effect:
Compton Scattering:
Davisson-Germer
Experiment:
Transmission Electron Microscope
Spectral Lines in
Simple Atoms:
Schrdinger Equation:
This is Chapter 12
& 13 in Engel and Reid.
My favorite source for
this material is the introductory sections of:
R. Eisberg and R. Resnick, Quantum Physics of
Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei, and Particles (Wiley, New York, 1974)