Introduction to Classical and Quantum Harmonic Oscillators

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Summary: Fascinating treatment, exceptional understanding
Review: The step by step derivation of differential equations is a jewel and so easy to follow. The software included delivers beautiful graphics and makes this complex subject easy to visualize and entertaining at the same time.
Finally, Hamilton, Lagrange, Laplace, Hilbert and Fourier come alive and are beginning to make sense

Rating:
Summary: Great book, well written eye opener on Quantum oscillators
Review: The step by step derivation of differential equations is a jewel and so easy to follow. The software included delivers beautiful graphics and makes this complex subject easy to visualize and entertaining at the same time.
Finally, Hamilton, Lagrange, Laplace, Hilbert and Fourier come alive and are beginning to make sense

Rating:
Summary: Fascinating treatment, exceptional understanding
Review: You can find the review at: http://www.emc-journal.co.uk/archive1/980223.html

Introduction To Classical and Quantum Harmonic Oscillators, Reviewed by Dave Fynn

It is physically impossible to shake a stick without becoming consciously aware, or indeed unconsciously aware, of the all pervasive presence of harmonic oscillators. In this fascinating treatment of the subject the author Sylvan C. Bloch, a professor at the University of South Florida, displays an exceptional understanding and a singular insight into the universal implications of these devices both from considerations of their obvious scientific value and as objects of beauty.

This publication reaches far beyond being a simple design aid, it is in itself an experience encouraging a thought process extending and stimulating the imagination thus providing a vehicle for greater scientific understanding.

The book comes complete with software which will run on a number of standard spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel, Quattro Pro, and Lotus 1-2-3 for example. This enables the user to interface with the subject, to question the consequence of certain variables and conditions, and to examine concepts of deep complexity receiving immediate results without being burdened with a mass of calculations.

My own reaction is, had this treatise been available during my student days it would probably have made me a better engineer. Thoroughly recommended as stimulating reading for any red blooded professional, engineer, or engineering student of electronics, electrical, or mechanical engineering.

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