Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory)

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics is an introduction to the power and elegance of quantum mechanics.

This book provides an introduction to transport theory, the kinetic equation approach and shows the utility of Feynman diagrams in non-equilibrium quantum statistical mechanics.

In June of 1925, almost a hundred years ago, Werner Heisenberg spent ten days on the island of Heligoland - thanks to his hayfever.

First comprehensive collection of Feyerabend''s philosophy of quantum physics, the hotbed of all key issues of his most debated ideas.

This textbook demonstrates how differential calculus, smooth manifolds, and commutative algebra constitute a unified whole, despite having arisen at different times and under different circumstances.

Properties of systems with long range interactions are still poorly understood despite being of importance in most areas of physics.

Research advances in III-nitride semiconductor materials and device have led to an exponential increase in activity directed towards electronic and optoelectronic applications.

This textbook introduces the non-specialist reader to the concepts of quantum key distribution and presents an overview of state-of-the-art quantum communication protocols and applications.

This book presents the latest theoretical studies giving new predictions and interpretations on the quantum correlation in molecular dynamics induced by ultrashort laser pulses.

This book provides a systematic, self-contained treatment of the theory of quantum probability and quantum Markov processes.

Nanostructured Semiconductor Oxides for the Next Generation of Electronics and Functional Devices focuses on the development of semiconductor nanocrystals, their technologies and applications, including energy harvesting, solar cells, solid oxide fuel cells, and chemical sensors.

This book concerns your nature as a human being.

Nonlinear photonics is the name given to the use of nonlinear optical devices for the generation, communication, processing, or analysis of information.

A modern introduction to ultracold atomic physics combining fundamental theory with discussion of cold atom phenomena and applications.

Our understanding of the physical universe underwent a revolution in the early twentieth century - evolving from the classical physics of Newton, Galileo, and Maxwell to the modern physics of relativity and quantum mechanics.

This volume contains the written versions of invited lectures presented at the 29th "e;Internationale Universitatswochen fiir Kernphysik"e; in Schladming, Aus- tria, in March 1990.

The textbook covers the background theory of various effects discussed from first principles, as clearly as possible, to introduce students to the main ideas of quantum physics and to teach the basic mathematical methods and techniques used in the fields of advanced quantum physics, atomic physics, laser physics, nanotechnology, quantum chemistry, and theoretical mathematics.

This book discusses helical Ince-Gaussian beams, which are presented as expansions in Hermite-Gaussian modes, and analytical expressions for the orbital angular momentum are obtained for them.

An accessible overview of the concepts and tools essential to the physics of materials, with applications, exercises, and color figures.

This first volume develops factorization algebras with a focus upon examples exhibiting their use in field theory, which will be useful for researchers and graduates.

'A gem of a book' Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics'A unique and beautifully written masterpiece' Max Tegmark, author of Life 3.

This thesis reports the latest measurements on one of the leading dark matter searches conducted by the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at CERN, leading to some of the most stringent constraints on hypothesized interactions between the Higgs boson and dark matter.

Classical spin is described in terms of velocities and acceleration so that knowledge of advanced mathematics is not required.

This book has become the standard textbook and reference guide to an important and rapidly growing field.

Introduction to the Maths and Physics of Quantum Mechanics details the mathematics and physics that are needed to learn the principles of quantum mechanics.

This introduction to semi-classical analysis is an extension of a course given by the author at the University of Nankai.

Describes the Pinch Technique for constructing Green''s functions for elementary particle theorists and graduate students.

Astronomy as well as molecular physics describe non-relativistic motion by an interaction of the same form: By Newton's respectively by Coulomb's potential.

Quantum mechanics is the key to modern physics and chemistry, yet it is notoriously difficult to understand.

The present level of experimental sophistication in quantum physics allows physicists to explore domains unimaginable just a decade ago and to test the most fundamental laws of quantum mechanics.

Pseudo-differential operators were initiated by Kohn, Nirenberg and Hormander in the sixties of the last century.

In recent years one has witnessed in physics a substantial increase in interest in carrying out fundamental studies in the nonlinear optics of condensed matter.

In recent years topology has firmly established itself as an important part of the physicist's mathematical arsenal.

The electron theory of solids has attracted great attention in recent years, mainly because of the numerous practical applications of semicon- ductors.

Was the first book to examine the exciting area of overlap between philosophy and quantum mechanics with chapters by leading experts from around the world.

Applied Atomic Collision Physics, Volume 5: Special Topics deals with topics on applications of atomic collisions that were not covered in the first four volumes of the treatise.

In recent years, the abundant advantages of quantum physics, quantum dots, quantum wires, quantum wells, and nanocrystals in various applications have attracted considerable scientific attention in the field of nonvolatile memory (NVM).

Quantum Yang-Mills theory is now the foundation of most of elementary particle theory, and its predictions have been tested at many experimental laboratories, but its mathematical foundation is still unclear.

This textbook provides upper-undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and physics with a well-rounded foundation in optics and photonics, equipping them to tackle a wide range of research challenges.

La mécanique quantique est l’un des domaines de la physique les plus surprenants et controversés.

Several significant additions have been made to the second edition, including the operator method of calculating the bremsstrahlung cross-section, the calcualtion of the probabilities of photon-induced pair production and photon decay in a magnetic field, the asymptotic form of the scattering amplitudes at high energies, inelastic scattering of electrons by hadrons, and the transformation of electron-positron pairs into hadrons.

Hands-on practice in solving quantum physics problems Quantum Physics is the study of the behavior of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and even smaller microscopic levels.

In the last several decades, the quantum Hall effect has provided a remarkable platform for manipulating one-dimensional electronic modes and investigating fundamental physical phenomena.

Devoted specifically to modern field theory, this is an indispensable book for graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics.

This volume contains the proceedings of a meeting held at Imperial College which is devoted to recent developments in string theory, supersymmetry and quantum gravity.

This book springs from the programme Quantized Vortex Dynamics and Sup- ?