Atomic and molecular physics Books
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Making Of The Atomic Bomb
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEThe Making of the Atomic Bomb is the seminal and complete story of how the bomb was developed, from the turn-of-the-century discovery of the vast energy locked inside the atom to the dropping of the first bombs on Japan. Few great discoveries have evolved so swiftly - or have been so misunderstood. From the theoretical discussions of nuclear energy to the bright glare of Trinity, there was a span of hardly more than twenty-five years. What began as merely an interesting speculative problem in physics grew into the Manhattan Project, and then into the bomb, with frightening rapidity, while scientists known only to their peers - Szilard, Teller, Oppenheimer, Bohr, Meitner, Fermi, Lawrence and von Neumann - stepped from their ivory towers into the limelight. Richard Rhodes gives the definitive story of man's most awesome discovery and invention. Told in richTrade Review'A stirring intellectual adventure...clear, fast-paced and indispensable' -- Carl Sagan'A monumental and enthralling history... Alive and vibrant in the book are all the scientists...and each human being stands vividly revealed as a man of science, of conscience, of doubts, or of hubris' * San Francisco Chronicle *'The comprehensive history of the bomb - and also a work of literature' -- Tracy Kidder'The best, the richest and the deepest description of the development of physics in the first half of this century that I have yet read, and it is certainly the most enjoyable' -- Isaac Asimov'A great book. Mr Rhodes has done a beautiful job, and I don't see how anyone can ever top it' -- Luis W. Alvarez, Nobel Laureate for Physics, 1968'What I read already impressed me with the author's knowledge of much of the history of the science which led to the development of nuclear energy and nuclear bombs and of the personalities which contributed in the U.S. to the development of these. I was particularly impressed by his realization of the importance of Leo Szilard's contributions which are almost always underestimated but which he fully realizes and perhaps even overestimates. I hope the book will find a wide readership' -- Eugene P. Wigner, Nobel Laureate for Physics, 1963'I found The Making of the Atomic Bomb well written, interesting and one of the best in the great family of books on the subject. It is fascinating as a novel, and I have learned from it many things I did not know. Mr Rhodes has done his homework conscientiously and intelligently' -- Emilio Segrè, Nobel Laureate for Physics, 1959
£15.29
John Wiley & Sons Inc Nuclear Physics
Book SynopsisThis title provides the latest information on nuclear physics. Based on a course entitled Applications of Nuclear Physics. Written from an experimental point of view this text is broadly divided into two parts, firstly a general introduction to Nuclear Physics and secondly its applications.Trade Review"...This is a very good book indeed..." (Contemporary PhysicsVol. 43, No.3 2002)Table of ContentsFlow Diagram. Editors' Preface to the Manchester Physics Series. Author's Preface. PRINCIPLES. Introduction and Basic Concepts. Nuclear Structure. Nuclear Instability. Nuclear Reactions. INSTRUMENTATION AND APPLICATIONS. Interaction of Radiation with Matter. Detectors and Instrumentation. Biological Effects of Radiation. Industrial and Analytical Applications. Nuclear Medicine. Power from Fission. Thermonuclear Fusion. Appendix A: Useful Information. Appendix B: Particle in a Square Well. Appendix C: Density of States and the Fermi Energy. Appendix D: Spherical Harmonics. Appendix E: Coulomb Scattering. Appendix F: Mass Excesses and Decay Properties of Nuclei. Appendix G: Answers and Hints to Problems. References. Bibliography. Index.
£38.90
Oneworld Publications The Particle at the End of the Universe: Winner
Book SynopsisWinner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books A Best Science Book of the Year for the Guardian, Financial Times, and New Scientist It was the universe’s most elusive particle, the linchpin for everything scientists dreamed up to explain how physics works. It had to be found. But projects as big as CERN’s Large Hadron Collider don’t happen without incredible risks – or occasional skulduggery. In the definitive account of the greatest science story of our time, acclaimed physicist Sean Carroll reveals the insights, rivalry, and wonder that fuelled the Higgs discovery, and takes us on a riveting and irresistible ride to the very edge of physics today.Trade Review‘An authoritative account of science’s discovery of the year. Remarkable.’ * Financial Times *‘This book is so hard to put down. That’s testament to Carroll, a practising scientist, also being a gifted writer.’ * New Scientist *‘Compelling.’ * Independent *‘A very good – and very accessible – guide to all the theoretical physics, precision engineering, data handling, probability-measuring and other marvels.’ * Guardian *‘Delightful… for anyone excited by the particle at the end of the universe, start here.’ * BBC Focus *‘Carroll keeps it real, getting at the complex guts of cutting-edge cosmology in discussions that will challenge fans of Hawking’s A Brief History of Time.’ * Washington Post *‘The science is authoritative, yet bold and lively. The narrative is richly documented, yet full of human drama. Carroll’s saga pulls you aboard a modern voyage of discovery.’ -- Frank Wilczek, Nobel Laureate in Physics and author of A Beautiful Question‘In this superb book, Sean Carroll provides a fascinating and lucid look at the most mysterious and important particle in nature, and the experiment that revealed it. Anyone with an interest in physics should read this, and join him in examining the new worlds of physics to which this discovery may lead.’ -- Leonard Mlodinow, internationally bestselling author of Subliminal and Elastic
£10.79
Oxford University Press Atomic Physics
Book SynopsisThis text is primarily intended to accompany an advanced undergraduate course in atomic physics. However, the elementary atomic physics of the early chapters should be accessible to undergraduates first being introduced to the subject. Its experimental basis is strongly emphasized.Trade ReviewAbsolutely brillant textbook ... Strongly recommended and A textbook that must be definitively be acquired in the Libraries of Universities! * Dr. Thierry-Philippe Picornell, GSz *Table of Contents1. Early Atomic Physics ; 2. The Hydrogen Atom ; 3. Helium ; 4. The Alkalis ; 5. The LS-coupling scheme ; 6. Hyperfine Structure and Isotope Shift ; 7. The Interaction of Atoms with Radiation ; 8. Doppler-free Laser Spectroscopy ; 9. Laser cooling and trapping ; 10. Magnetic trapping, Evaporative cooling and BEC ; 11. Atom Interferometry ; 12. Ion Traps ; 13. Quantum Computing
£40.84
IOP Publishing Ltd An Introduction to the Physics of Nuclei and
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£67.50
Oxford University Press The Theory of Open Quantum Systems
Book SynopsisThis book treats the central physical concepts and mathematical techniques used to investigate the dynamics of open quantum systems. To provide a self-contained presentation the text begins with a survey of classical probability theory and with an introduction into the foundations of quantum mechanics with particular emphasis on its statistical interpretation. The fundamentals of density matrix theory, quantum Markov processes and dynamical semigroups are developed. The most important master equations used in quantum optics and in the theory of quantum Brownian motion are applied to the study of many examples. Special attention is paid to the theory of environment induced decoherence, its role in the dynamical description of the measurement process and to the experimental observation of decohering Schrodinger cat states.The book includes the modern formulation of open quantum systems in terms of stochastic processes in Hilbert space. Stochastic wave function methods and Monte Carlo algorithms are designed and applied to important examples from quantum optics and atomic physics, such as Levy statistics in the laser cooling of atoms, and the damped Jaynes-Cummings model. The basic features of the non-Markovian quantum behaviour of open systems are examined on the basis of projection operator techniques. In addition, the book expounds the relativistic theory of quantum measurements and discusses several examples from a unified perspective, e.g. non-local measurements and quantum teleportation. Influence functional and super-operator techniques are employed to study the density matrix theory in quantum electrodynamics and applications to the destruction of quantum coherence are presented.The text addresses graduate students and lecturers in physics and applied mathematics, as well as researchers with interests in fundamental questions in quantum mechanics and its applications. Many analytical methods and computer simulation techniques are developed and illustrated with the help of numerous specific examples. Only a basic understanding of quantum mechanics and of elementary concepts of probability theory is assumed.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition ...a carefully-researched, thorough and well-presented text. * Contemporary Physics *...very clearly written and essentially self-contained... not only a very good and thorough introduction to the subject, but also a precious reference for researchers. * Foundations of Physics *'This book covers a large set of topics, normally not covered in standard physics curricula ... I recommend this book to physicists interested in widening their horizons in the directions covered by the book ... I do not know of any other source providing such a systematic and well written introduction into this area of research.' * Mathematical Reviews *Table of ContentsPREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; PART 1: PROBABILITY IN CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM PHYSICS; PART 2: DENSITY MATRIX THEORY; PART 3: STOCHASTIC PROCESSES IN HILBERT SPACE; PART 4: NON-MARKOVIAN QUANTUM PROCESSES; PART 5: RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM PROCESSES
£65.55
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Facts And Mysteries In Elementary Particle
Book SynopsisNew Edition: Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics (Revised Edition)This book provides a comprehensive overview of modern particle physics accessible to anyone with a true passion for wanting to know how the universe works. We are introduced to the known particles of the world we live in. An elegant explanation of quantum mechanics and relativity paves the way for an understanding of the laws that govern particle physics. These laws are put into action in the world of accelerators, colliders and detectors found at institutions such as CERN and Fermilab that are in the forefront of technical innovation. Real world and theory meet using Feynman diagrams to solve the problems of infinities and deduce the need for the Higgs boson.Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics offers an incredible insight from an eyewitness and participant in some of the greatest discoveries in 20th century science. From Einstein's theory of relativity to the elusive Higgs particle, this book will fascinate and educate anyone interested in the world of quarks, leptons and gauge theories.This book also contains many thumbnail sketches of particle physics personalities, including contemporaries as seen through the eyes of the author. Illustrated with pictures, these candid sketches present rare, perceptive views of the characters that populate the field.The Chapter on Particle Theory, in a pre-publication, was termed “superbly lucid” by David Miller in Nature (Vol. 396, 17 Dec. 1998, p. 642).Table of ContentsIntroduction; Preliminaries; The Standard Model; Quantum Mechanics. Mixing; Energy, Momentum and Mass-Shell; Detection; Accelerators and Storage Rings; The CERN Neutrino Experiment; The Particle Zoo; Particle Theory; Finding the Higgs; Quantum Chromodynamics; Epilogue.
£19.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Superheavy
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the 2020 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science BooksCreating an element is no easy feat. It''s the equivalent of firing six trillion bullets a second at a needle in a haystack, hoping the bullet and needle somehow fuse together, then catching it in less than a thousandth of a second after which it''s gone forever. Welcome to the world of the superheavy elements: a realm where scientists use giant machines and spend years trying to make a single atom of mysterious artefacts that have never existed on Earth.From the first elements past uranium and their role in the atomic bomb to the latest discoveries stretching our chemical world, Superheavy will reveal the hidden stories lurking at the edges of the periodic table. Why did the US Air Force fly planes into mushroom clouds? Who won the transfermium wars? How did an earthquake help give Japan its first element? And what happened when Superman almost spilled nuclear secrets?<Trade ReviewWithout any compromise in accuracy, the book is compelling, conversational and entertaining, full of great stories and insights into the characters behind the quest. * Chemistry World *Making elements that don’t exist in nature is one of the craziest, most painstaking and bold pursuits in all of science, and Superheavy tells that story for the first time, with wit and verve. This deeply researched and engaging tour of the nether reaches of the periodic table will delight and inform everyone from the expert to the reader with only the dimmest memory of the iconic chart of chemical elements on the school lab wall. -- Phillip Ball, author of Beyond WeirdWith meticulous attention to detail and careful research, Chapman masterfully captures the excitement, politics and competition of the transuranic elements. Chapman's energy and enthusiasm is evident in every interaction, whether he is uncovering elaborate experimental details or unearthing scientific rivalries. -- Jess Wade, Physics Research Associate, Imperial College LondonTo anyone who imagines that the romantic age of elemental discovery ended in the 19th century, Kit Chapman’s hugely entertaining account of the discovery of the elements past uranium will be a real eye-opener. Larger than life characters, strange stories of errors, improvisation, and luck (good and bad) abound here. With a solid introduction to the science underpinning the stability and separation of these mysterious and mostly ephemeral species, there is much for everyone to learn and connect with here. -- Andrea Sella, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, UCL, and winner of the Royal Society's Michael Faraday Prize 2014Table of ContentsPrologue Introduction PART I: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM Chapter 1: Modern Alchemy Chapter 2: The Secret of Gilman Hall Chapter 3: How to Build a Nuclear Weapon Chapter 4: Superman vs the FBI Chapter 5: Universitium ofium Californium Berkelium Chapter 6: The Death of Jimmy Robinson Chapter 7: Presidents and Beetles PART II: TRANSFERMIUM WARS Chapter 8: Nobelievium Chapter 9: From Russia with Flerov Chapter 10: The East and the West Chapter 11: Xanthasia and the Magic Numbers Chapter 12: Life at the Edge of Science Chapter 13: The Atoms that Came in from the Cold Chapter 14: Changing the Rules Chapter 15: How to Name your Element PART III: THE END OF CHEMISTRY Chapter 16: After the Wall Came Down Chapter 17: The Ninov Fraud Chapter 18: A New Hope Chapter 19: Beams of the Rising Sun Chapter 20: The Edge of the Unknown Chapter 21: Beyond Superheavy Epilogue References Acknowledgements Index
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Harvard University Press Third Thoughts
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewOne of the 20th century’s greatest physicists, in this collection of essays, shares his strongly-held opinions on everything from the Higgs boson to the state of theoretical physics and the problems of science and society. If you’re a big Steven Weinberg fan, you won’t want to miss his latest. -- Ethan Siegel * Forbes *Weinberg has a knack for capturing a complex concept in a succinct, unforgettable image…[He’s] one of the smartest and most diligent scientists around. -- Robert Crease * Nature *This book should be read not only for its insightful and illuminating explanations of a wide range of physical phenomena but also for the opportunity it affords to follow the wanderings of a brilliant mind through topics ranging from high-energy physics and the makeup of the cosmos to poetry, and from the history and philosophy of science to the dangers of economic inequality…[A] captivating book. -- Mario Livio * Science *This collection is an easily digestible glimpse into the mind of a thoughtful scientific communicator and shows the truly all-encompassing nature of theoretical physics. -- Andrea Gawrylewski * Scientific American *A stimulating and admirable book. -- N. David Mermin * Physics Today *Weinberg’s finest collection yet—chock-full of informative content, wise opinion, and intelligent comment. He is an extreme rarity—a great physicist whose writings are entertaining and accessible for both experts and non-specialists. Superb. -- Graham Farmelo, author of The Strangest ManSteve Weinberg’s essays are fascinating and thought-provoking as always. Readers will find a lot to think about on a wide range of topics. -- Edward Witten, Institute for Advanced StudyThe phrase ‘public intellectual’ is much bandied about. Just a few real heavyweights in the world merit the title, and Steven Weinberg is preeminent among them. His collection ranges from deep science on the very frontier of human comprehension, through his trenchant views on public policy, to history and the arts. Compelling reading. -- Richard Dawkins
£15.26
Princeton University Press The Standard Model
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£46.40
Elsevier Science Electrodynamics of Continuous Media
Book SynopsisCovering the theory of electromagnetic fields in matter, and the theory of macroscopic electric and magnetic properties of matter, this revised edition contains new material, particularly on the theory of the magnetic properties of matter and the theory of optical phenomena.Trade Review"a book which can be thoroughly recommended to every physicist." --Nature "unique and indispensable…" --Science ProgressTable of ContentsElectrostatics of conductors; Static magnetic field; Superconductivity; The propagation of electromagnetic waves; Spatial dispersion; Diffraction of X rays in crystals.
£51.29
IOP Publishing Ltd Resonant Network Antennas for RadioFrequency
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£23.75
Ebury Publishing The Dancing Wu Li Masters
Book SynopsisThis is an account of the essential aspects of the new physics for those with little or no knowledge of mathematics or science. It describes current theories of quantum mechanics, Einstein''s special and general theories of relativity and other speculations, alluding throughout to parallels with modern psychology and metaphorical abstractions to Buddhism and Taoism. The author has also written The Seat of the Soul.Trade ReviewThe most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance -- Christophre Lehmann-Haupt * New York Times *Recommended highly, both for those who want to understand the essential significance of modern physics and for those who are concerned with its implications for the possible transformation of the human consciousness * Times Literary Supplement *
£16.99
Cambridge University Press BoseEinstein Condensation in Dilute Gases
Book SynopsisProviding a unified introduction to the physics of ultracold atomic Bose and Fermi gases, this new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. It is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as experimentalists and theorists. Problems are included at the end of each chapter.Trade ReviewReview of the first edition: '… an excellent and much-needed text of the theory of these condensates … Although progress continues at a cracking pace, there is now a set of basic notions that it is sensible to teach postgraduates, including the way that condensates are made and their physical properties as macroscopic quantum systems. This book is an excellent source of information on this topic, and is accessible to a wide range of physicists and chemists … likely to be a best seller in its category. This well-produced book is a must buy for anyone wanting to get started in this field.' Keith Burnett, NatureReview of the first edition: 'Bose-Einstein Condensation in Dilute Gases will be useful to newcomers to the field and will help researchers with diverse backgrounds communicate with each other. It is an excellent text, a broad survey with some in-depth discussions … an excellent text such as [this] is needed in these exciting times.' Physics TodayTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. The non-interacting Bose gas; 3. Atomic properties; 4. Trapping and cooling of atoms; 5. Interactions between atoms; 6. Theory of the condensed state; 7. Dynamics of the condensate; 8. Microscopic theory of the Bose gas; 9. Rotating condensates; 10. Superfluidity; 11. Trapped clouds at non-zero temperature; 12. Mixtures and spinor condensates; 13. Interference and correlations; 14. Optical lattices; 15. Lower dimensions; 16. Fermions; 17. From atoms to molecules; Appendix; Index.
£75.99
Imperial College Press Stalin's Great Science: The Times And Adventures
Book SynopsisWorld-class science and technology developed in the Soviet Union during Stalin's dictatorial rule under conditions of political violence, lack of international contacts, and severe restrictions on the freedom of information. Stalin's Great Science: The Times and Adventures of Soviet Physicists is an invaluable book that investigates this paradoxical success by following the lives and work of Soviet scientists — including Nobel Prize-winning physicists Kapitza, Landau, and others — throughout the turmoil of wars, revolutions, and repression that characterized the first half of Russia's twentieth century.The book examines how scientists operated within the Soviet political order, communicated with Stalinist politicians, built a new system of research institutions, and conducted groundbreaking research under extraordinary circumstances. Some of their novel scientific ideas and theories reflected the influence of Soviet ideology and worldview and have since become accepted universally as fundamental concepts of contemporary science. In the process of making sense of the achievements of Soviet science, the book dismantles standard assumptions about the interaction between science, politics, and ideology, as well as many dominant stereotypes — mostly inherited from the Cold War — about Soviet history in general. Science and technology were not only granted unprecedented importance in Soviet society, but they also exerted a crucial formative influence on the Soviet political system itself. Unlike most previous studies, Stalin's Great Science recognizes the status of science as an essential element of the Soviet polity and explores the nature of a special relationship between experts (scientists and engineers) and communist politicians that enabled the initial rise of the Soviet state and its mature accomplishments, until the pact eroded in later years, undermining the communist regime from within.
£42.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Fundamentals Of Nuclear Models: Foundational
Book SynopsisThis book reviews the basic models and theories of nuclear structure and gives an in-depth analysis of their experimental and mathematical foundations. It shows the relationships between the models and exhibits the value of following the strategy of: looking for patterns in all the data available, developing phenomenological models to explain them, and finally giving the models a foundation in a fundamental microscopic theory of interacting neutrons and protons.This unique book takes a newcomer from an introduction to nuclear structure physics to the frontiers of the subject along a painless path. It provides both the experimental and mathematical foundations of the essential models in a way that is accessible to a broad range of experimental and theoretical physicists. Thus, the book provides a unique resource and an exposition of the essential principles, mathematical structures, assumptions, and observational data on which the models and theories are based. It avoids discussion of many non-essential variations and technical details of the models.Table of ContentsElements of Nuclear Structure; The Bohr Collective Model; The IPM and the Shell Model; Independent-Pair Models; The Algebraic Collective Model.
£58.90
Princeton University Press Angular Momentum in Quantum Mechanics
Book SynopsisOffers an introduction to the angular momentum, one of the most fundamental quantities in all of quantum mechanics. Beginning with the quantization of angular momentum, spin angular momentum, and the orbital angular momentum, this title goes on to discuss the Clebsch-Gordan coefficients for a two-component system.Trade Review"This book ... has always been and remains to be a standard source reference for those working in quantum theory of angular momentum and its applications in physics."--Zentrallblatt fur MathematikTable of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. v*Table of Contents, pg. vii*Chapter 1. Group Theoretical Preliminarie, pg. 1*Chapter 2. The Quantization of Angular Momentum, pg. 10*Chapter 3. The Coupling of Angular Momentum Vector, pg. 31*Chapter 4. The Representations of Finite Rotation, pg. 53*Chapter 5. Spherical Tensors and Tensor Operators, pg. 68*Chapter 6. The Construction of Invariants from the Vector- Coupling Coefficients, pg. 90*Chapter 7. The Evaluation of Matrix Elements in Actual Problem, pg. 109*Appendix 1. Theorems Used in Chapter 3, pg. 121*Appendix 2. Approximate Expressions for Vector-Coupling Coefficients and 6 -j Symbols, pg. 122*Tables 1-5, pg. 124*Cited References and Bibliography, pg. 133*Index, pg. 143
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Oxford University Press Atoms Mechanics and Probability
Book SynopsisOne of the pillars of modern science, statistical mechanics, owes much to one man, the Austrian physicist Ludwig Boltzmann (1844-1906). As a result of his unusual working and writing styles, his enormous contribution remains little read and poorly understood. The purpose of this book is to make the Boltzmann corpus more accessible to physicists, philosophers, and historians, and so give it new life. The means are introductory biographical and historical materials, detailed and lucid summaries of every relevant publication, and a final chapter of critical synthesis.Special attention is given to Boltzmann''s theoretical tool-box and to his patient construction of lofty formal systems even before their full conceptual import could be known. This constructive tendency largely accounts for his lengthy style, for the abundance of new constructions, for the relative vagueness of their object--and for the puzzlement of commentators. This book will help the reader cross the stylistic barrier and see how ingeniously Boltzmann combined atoms, mechanics, and probability to invent new bridges between the micro- and macro-worlds.Trade ReviewThe text is well written, clear and supported by black-and-white figures and historical footnotes. This book can be fully recommended to anyone with some background in mathematics and physics who is interested in the course of the discussion that led to modern statistical mechanics. It is also a good read for those interested in Boltzmann as a scientist and those who have a more general interest in the science of the period. * Manuel Vogel, Contemporary Physics *Table of ContentsPART A: Preliminaries 1: Life and work: A sketch 2: Theories of heat: Some background PART B: Exegesis 3: Constructing thermal equilibrium (1866-1871) 4: The Boltzmann equation and the H theorem (1872-1875) 5: The probabilistic turn (1876-1884) 6: The analogical turn (1884-1887) 7: Consolidation (1887-1895) 8: The critical turn (1895-1899) 9: Lectures on gas theory (1896-1898) PART C: Synthetic Reflections 10: Boltzmann's theory PART A: Preliminaries 1: Life and work: A sketch 2: Theories of heat: Some background PART B: Exegesis 3: Constructing thermal equilibrium (1866-1871) 4: The Boltzmann equation and the H theorem (1872-1875) 5: The probabilistic turn (1876-1884) 6: The analogical turn (1884-1887) 7: Consolidation (1887-1895) 8: The critical turn (1895-1899) 9: Lectures on gas theory (1896-1898) PART C: Synthetic Reflections 10: Boltzmann's theory PART A: Preliminaries 1: Life and work: A sketch 2: Theories of heat: Some background PART B: Exegesis 3: Constructing thermal equilibrium (1866-1871) 4: The Boltzmann equation and the H theorem (1872-1875) 5: The probabilistic turn (1876-1884) 6: The analogical turn (1884-1887) 7: Consolidation (1887-1895) 8: The critical turn (1895-1899) 9: Lectures on gas theory (1896-1898) PART C: Synthetic Reflections 10: Boltzmann's theory
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Random House USA Inc American Prometheus
Book SynopsisTHE INSPIRATION FOR THE ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING MAJOR MOTION PICTURE OPPENHEIMER • A riveting account of one of history’s most essential and paradoxical figures.”—Christopher Nolan#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • The definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, a brilliant physicist who led the effort to build the atomic bomb for his country in a time of war, and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of scientific progress.A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the CenturyIn this magisterial, acclaimed biography twenty-five years in the making, Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin capture Oppenheimer’s life and times, from his early career to his central role in the Cold War. This is biography and history at its finest, riveting and deeply informative.“A masterful account of Oppenheimer’s rise and fall, set in the context of the turbulent decades of America’s own transformation. It is a tour de force.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review“A work of voluminous scholarship and lucid insight, unifying its multifaceted portrait with a keen grasp of Oppenheimer’s essential nature.... It succeeds in deeply fathoming his most damaging, self-contradictory behavior.” —The New York Times
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Prometheus Books Quantum Fuzz: The Strange True Makeup of
Book SynopsisQuantum physics has turned our commonsense notion of reality on its head. This accessible book describes in layperson's terms the strange phenomena that exist at the quantum level--a world of tiny dimensions where nothing is absolutely predictable, where we rethink causality, and information seemingly travels faster than light. The author, a veteran physicist, uses illuminating analogies and jargon-free language to illustrate the basic principles of the subatomic world and show how they explain everything from the chemistry around us to the formation of galaxies. He also explains how scientists and engineers interact with this nebulous reality and, despite its mysteries, achieve results of great precision. Up front is a brief history of the early 20th-century "quantum revolution," focusing on some of the brilliant individuals whose contributions changed our view of the world--Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Paul Dirac, Werner Heisenberg, Erwin Schroedinger, and others. The work concludes with a discussion of the many amazing inventions that have resulted from quantum theory, including lasers, semiconductors, and the myriad of electronic devices that use them. Lucidly written, this book conveys the excitement of discovery while expanding the reader's appreciation for a science that explores the basis of everything we know.
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IOP Publishing Electrostatics at the Molecular Level
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Theoretical Nuclear Physics
Book SynopsisThe last twenty years have witnessed an enormous development of nuclear physics. The further development of our understanding of the nucleus has depended, and still depends, on the development of ever more powerful experimental techniques for measuring nuclear properties and more powerful theoretical techniques for correlating these properties.Table of ContentsI. General Properties of the Nucleus.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Quantum States, Binding Energy, Binding Fraction.- 3. Stable and Unstable Nuclei, Fission, Alpha-Decay, Beta-Decay.- A. “Dynamical” Instability.- B. Beta-Radioactivity.- 4. Size of the Nuclei.- A. Scattering of High-Energy Neutrons by Nuclei.- B. The Yield of Nuclear Reactions Initiated by Protons or Alpha-Particles.- C. Alpha-Decay Lifetimes.- D. Maximum Energy of Some Beta-Rays.- 5. The Coulomb Barrier.- 6. Angular Momentum, Spin.- 7. Electric and Magnetic Moments.- A. Electric Moments.- B. Magnetic Moments.- 8. Statistics.- Symbols.- II. TWO-BODY PROBLEMS AT LOW ENERGIES.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Ground State of the Deuteron; Simplified Discussion (Central Forces Assumed).- 3. Neutron-Proton Scattering.- A. Simple Theory.- B. Comparison with Experiment: The Spin Dependence of Nuclear Forces.- C. The Effect of Chemical Binding.- D. Coherent Scattering of Neutrons by Protons.- 4. Proton-Proton Scattering.- 5. The Tensor Force.- A. Experimental Discovery of the Existence of Non-central Forces.- B. General Form of the Non-central Force.- C. Properties of the Tensor Force.- D. The Ground State of the Deuteron: Dynamics.- E. The Ground State of the Deuteron: Quadrupole Moment.- F. The Ground State of the Deuteron: Magnetic Moment.- G. Neutron-Proton Scattering below 10 Mev.- Symbols.- III. Nuclear Forces.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Stability of a nucleus against Collapse. The Impossibility of Attractive Forces between All Pairs.- 3. Exchange Forces.- A. Qualitative Considerations.- B. Formal Definition of Exchange Forces.- 4. The Saturation Conditions.- A. The Comparison Theorem.- B. Saturation Conditions for Mixed Wigner and Majorana Forces.- C. The Complete Saturation Conditions for Central Forces.- D. Saturation Conditions for Tensor Forces.- 5. The Isotopic Spin Formalism.- Symbols.- IV. Two-Body Problems at High Energies.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Neutron-Proton Scattering at Energies between 10 and 30 Mev.- 3. Neutron-Proton Scattering at Energies Larger than 30 Mev.- 4. Proton-Proton Scattering.- Symbols.- V. Three- and Four-Body Problems.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Ground State of the Triton; Central Forces.- 3. The Ground State of the Alpha-Particle; Central Forces.- 4. H3 and He3: The Equality of Neutron-Neutron and Proton-Proton Forces.- 5. The Ground State of the Triton; Tensor Forces.- Symbols.- VI. Nuclear Spectroscopy: I. General Theory.- 1. The Systematics of Stable Nucle.- A. Stability Conditions.- B. Discussion of Stable Nuclei.- 2. The Semi-Empirical Mass Formula of Weizsäcker.- 3. Detailed Study of the Symmetry Effect.- 4. The Symmetry Energy and the Systematics of Stable Nuclei.- 5. Nuclear Magnetic Moments in Light Elements.- 6. The Spectroscopic Classification of Nuclear Energy Levels.- Symbols.- VII. Nuclear Spectroscopy: II. Special Models.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Uniform Model of Wigner.- A. Theory.- B. Comparison with Experiment.- 3. The Independent-Particle Model.- A. Introduction.- B. The P Shell Configurations.- C. The Energy of the Ground State.- D. Nuclear Magnetic Moments on the Independent-Particle Model.- E. Criticism of the Independent-Particle Model.- 4. The Alpha-Particle Model of the Nucleus.- A. Outline of the Theory.- B. Criticism of the Alpha-Particle Model.- 5. The Liquid Drop Model.- Symbols.- VIII. Nuclear Reactions: General Theory.- 1. Introduction.- A. Description of a Nuclear Reaction.- B. Channels.- C. Energy Relations.- 2. Cross Sections.- A. Geometrical Limitations on Reaction and Scattering Cross Sections.- B. The Determination of Cross Sections from the Conditions at the Nuclear Surface, for Neutrons with l=0.- C. The Determination of Cross Sections from the Conditions at the Nuclear Surface. General Case.- D. The Angular Distribution of Elastically Scattered Particles.- E. The Reciprocity Theorem for Nuclear Reactions.- 3. The Compound Nucleus, Continuum Theory.- A. The Bohr Assumption.- B. Nuclear Reactions, Cross Sections, and Emission Rates.- 4. Determination of Cross Sections, Continuum Theory.- 5. Transmission of Potential Barriers.- 6. The Decay of the Compound Nucleus.- A. Competition; Evaporation Model.- B. Secondary Nuclear Reactions.- 7. Resonance Theory; Qualitative Treatment.- A. The Occurrence of Resonances.- B. The Compound Nucleus, Level Widths, Qualitative Description.- C. Interpretation of D and ?.- D. Cross Sections for Nuclear Reactions.- E. Behavior of Nuclear Cross Sections near Threshold.- 8. Resonance Theory; Determination of Cross Sections.- A. Pure Resonance Scattering.- B. Resonance Scattering and Resonance Reactions.- 9. Resonance Theory; Decaying States of the Compound Nucleus.- A. The Potential Well Model.- B. The Actual Nucleus.- 10. Spin And Orbital Angular Momentum.- A. l=0 Neutrons.- B. Particles with arbitrary l.- Symbols.- IX. Nuclear Reactions; Application of the Theory to Experiments.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Neutron-Induced Reactions.- A. Low and Intermediate Energy, Intermediate Nuclei.- B. Low Energy, Heavy Nuclei.- C. Intermediate Energy, Heavy Nuclei.- D. High Energy, Intermediate and Heavy Nuclei.- E. Very High Energy, Intermediate and Heavy Nuclei.- 3. Proton- and Alpha-Particle-Induced Reactions.- A. High Energy, Below Neutron Reaction Threshold.- B. High Energy, Above Neutron Reaction Threshold.- C. Very High Energy.- 4. Neutron-, Proton-, and Alpha-Particle-Induced Reactions at Ultrahigh Energies.- 5. Reactions with Light Nuclei.- A. B10(n,?)Li7.- B. Proton Reactions with Li7.- C. Reactions Leading to the Compound Nucleus N15.- 6. Deuteron-Induced Reactions.- Symbols.- X. Formal Theory of Nuclear Reactions.- 1. The Scattering Matr.- A. The General Form of the Wave Functions.- B. Definition of the Scattering Matrix.- C. Cross Sections Expressed in Terms of the Scattering Matrix.- 2. Conservation and Reciprocity Theorems for Nuclear Reactions.- A. Ingoing and Outgoing Waves.- B. The Conservation Theorems.- C. Time Reversal.- D. The Reciprocity Theorem.- E. Reciprocity and Detailed Balance.- 3. The Angular Distribution of Reaction Products.- A. The Reaction Amplitude.- B. The Conservation of Parity.- C. Limitations Imposed by the Complexity of the Incident Beam.- D. Limitations Imposed by the Complexity of the Compound Nucleus.- 4. The Wigner Many-Level Formula.- A. The Compound Nucleus as a “Black Box”.- B. The Derivative Matrix.- C. The Relation between The Derivative Matrix and the Scattering Matrix.- D. The Resonance Levels of the Compound Nucleus.- E. Derivation of the Many-Level Dispersion Formula.- F. Discussion of the Many-Level Dispersion Formula.- G. The Single-Level Breit-Wigner Formula.- Symbols.- XI. Spontaneous Decay Of Nuclei.- 1. Energetic Considerations.- 2. General Theory of Alpha-Decay.- 3. Discussion of Experimental Data.- Symbols.- XII. Interaction of Nuclei with Electromagnetic Radiation.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Multipole Radiation and Selection Rules.- A. Multipole Radiation.- B. Selection Rules.- 3. The Probability of Multiple Emission and Absorption.- A. The Source of the Field.- B. The Energy Emitted per Second, and Its Angular Distribution.- C. Transition to Quantum Mechanics: (1) Emission and Absorption.- D. Transition to Quantum Mechanics: (2) The Matrix Elements.- 4. Radiative Transitions in the Two-Body Problem.- A. Transitions Into and Out of the Continuum; Cross Sections.- B. Radiative Neutron-Proton Capture; Selection Rules.- C. Radiative Neutron-Proton Capture; Computation of the Cross Section and Comparison with Experiment.- D. Photodisintegration of the Deuteron; Magnetic Dipole Effect.- E. Photodisintegration of the Deuteron; Electric Dipole Effect.- F. Photodisintegration of the Deuteron; Energies above 10 Mev.- 5. Internal Conversion.- A. Conversion Coefficients.- B. 0?0 Transitions.- C. Internal Pair Formation.- 6. Transitions Between Low-Lying States Of Nucle.- A. Theoretical Estimates.- B. Experimental Material; Nuclear Isomers.- C. Directional Correlations between Successively Emitted Gamma-Rays.- 7. Transitions Involving Highly Excited States.- A. General Considerations.- B. Sum Rules.- C. Estimates of Matrix Elements Involving Highly Excited Nuclear States.- D. Radiative Capture of Neutrons.- E. Nuclear Photoeffect 651 SYMBOLS.- XIII. Beta-Decay.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Neutrino Hypothesis and the Shape of the Beta-Spectrum Selection Rules for “Allowed” Transitions.- 3. Orbital Electron Capture.- 4. The Half-Lives of Beta-Emitters and Evidence Concerning the Selection Rules in Allowed Transitions.- 5. Detailed Theory Of Beta-Decay; Transitions Of Order.- A. The Matrix Element.- B. Non-relativistic Treatment.- C. Relativistic Treatment.- 6. Determination of Matrix Elements; Favored and Unfavored Transitions.- 7. Beta-Transitions of Higher Order.- A. Non-relativistic Theory: Selection Rules, Matrix Elements.- B. Non-relativistic Theory: Angular Correlation, Spectrum Shape, Lifetime.- C. Relativistic Theory: Selection Rules, Matrix Elements.- D. Relativistic Theory: Angular Correlation, Spectrum Shape, Lifetime.- Symbols.- XIV. Nuclear Shell Structure.- 1. Evidence for the Existence Of “Magic Numbers”.- 2. The Nuclear Shell Model.- 3. General Considerations.- Symbols.- Appendix A. Angular Momentum Operators and Eigenfunctions.- 1. Rotations and Angular Momenta.- 2. Spherical Harmonics.- 3. Expansion of a Plane Wave into Spherical Waves.- 4. Intrinsic Spin.- 5. Vector Addition of Angular Momenta.- Symbols.- Appendix B. Multipole radiation.- 1. Vector Spherical Harmonics.- 2. Electric and Magnetic Multipole Expansion in Free Space.- 3. Energy and Angular Momentum of the Multipole Radiation.- 4. The Sources of Multipole Radiation; Multipole Moments.- 5. Expansion of a Plane Wave into Multipole Fields.- 6. The Absorption Probability of a Light Quantum.- Symbols.- References.
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New York University Press Downwind of the Atomic State
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMastery of nature has a dark side—spiraling unintended and unwanted consequences. James C. Rice’s history of radioactive fallout from atom bomb testing is a striking demonstration that it is almost easier to build weapons of mass destruction than to contain—or even recognize and admit—their grim penumbra. An object lesson for the Anthropocene. * Andrew Pickering, author of The Cybernetic Brain: Sketches of Another Future *With this gripping account of poisoned sheep, radioactive milk, and desert towns blanketed in nuclear fallout, Rice brilliantly reveals the technological hubris and governmental arrogance behind the post-war era of open-air atomic bomb testing. Based on new research and cutting-edge theory, Downwind of the Atomic State highlights the perils of underestimating a vibrant material world that can often be more complex and treacherous than we imagine. A powerful cautionary tale for our own day. * Timothy James LeCain, author of The Matter of History: How Things Create the Past *Downwind of the Atomic State charts the relationship between human and non-human participants in the ongoing burdening of the Great Basin ecosystem with fallout radionuclides throughout the ‘open-air’ testing era. Rice tracks the tensions between the fallout models of the test site managers and the reality of the intractable uptake of fallout by the ecosystem, weaving a powerful narrative from test series to test series, and ultimately to the court cases that followed. * Robert A. Jacobs, author of Nuclear Bodies: The Global Hibakusha *
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Columbia University Press The Universal Timekeepers
Book SynopsisDavid J. Helfand reconstructs the history of the universe—back to its first microsecond 13.8 billion years ago—with the help of atoms.Trade ReviewDavid Helfand is a distinguished scientist, specially acclaimed in the community for his skills as an expositor. These talents – along with his intellectual range – are manifest in this highly original and culture-spanning book which gathers and recounts diverse ways whereby scientific analysis can enrich historical understanding. Few people could have written The Universal Timekeepers so well. It is fascinating, wide-ranging, and accessible; everyone should read it. -- Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer RoyalDavid Helfand has composed a magical, epic dance of atoms that connects us all to each other, and to key events of the past, present, and future of Earth and the cosmos itself. The choreographers are the laws of the universe. The performers are the atoms themselves. The Universal Timekeepers offers a cosmic perspective like no other. -- Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, American Museum of Natural HistoryThe Universal Timekeepers is a wonderful exploration that reveals how wispy atomic nuclei provide a powerful means for reconstructing history. Using engaging examples from art forgeries to the Shroud of Turin to the Big Bang itself, Helfand expertly ushers readers through the subtle science that vibrantly brings the past to life. -- Brian Greene, author of The Elegant Universe and Until the End of TimeHelfand will enthuse and educate readers about the marvelous applications of atomic and nuclear physics to learn about human and natural history. I had a blast reading this book. -- Jordy de Vries, University of AmsterdamA work of outstanding and meticulous scholarship. An extraordinarily informative and thoroughly 'reader friendly' study. * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Calling the Witnesses to History2. Conceptualizing the Atom: From Philosophy to Science3. The Atom: A Utilitarian View4. The Elements: Our Complete Set of Blocks5. Isotopes: Elemental Flavors6. Radioactivity: The Imperturbable Clock7. Stolen and Forged: Forensic Art History8. The Carbon Clock: Pinning Down Dates9. History Without Words: Lime and Lead and Poop10. You Are What You Eat11. Paleoclimate: Taking the Earth’s Temperature Long Ago12. The Death of the Dinosaurs: An Atomic View13. Evolution: From Meteorites to Cyanobacteria14. What’s Up in the Air? Earth’s Evolving Atmosphere15. Our Sun’s Birthday: The Solar System in Formation16. Stardust Creation: Building the Building Blocks17. In the BeginningEpilogue: A Quark’s TaleGlossaryNotesIndex
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IOP Publishing Ltd Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasma Physics
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Cambridge University Press Decoherence and Quantum Darwinism
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Higgs Discovery The Power of Empty Space
Book SynopsisOn July 4, 2012, physicists at the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva madehistory when they discovered an entirely new type of subatomic particle that many scientists believe is the Higgs boson. For forty years, physicists searched for this capstone to the Standard Model of particle physics—the theory that describes both the most elementary components that are known in matter and the forces through which they interact. This particle points to the Higgs field, which provides the key to understanding why elementary particles have mass. In Higgs Discovery, Lisa Randall explains the science behind this monumental discovery, its exhilarating implications, and the power of empty space.
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Elsevier Science Understanding Molecular Simulation
Book SynopsisComputer simulators are continuously confronted with questions concerning the choice of a particular technique for a given application. A wide variety of tools exist, so the choice of technique requires a good understanding of the basic principles. This title explains the physics behind the 'recipes' of molecular simulation for materials science.Trade Review"…brilliantly maintains a balance between explaining the physical phenomena and performing computations. Its marvelous writing style invites scientists and students to deepen their knowledge of MD simulations." --ComputingReviews.com, January 11, 2013 "... this book brilliantly lays down the scientific foundations of the simulational approach ..." --Prof. Kurt Binder in Physics World, 1997 "... a treasure. The book is a marvellous mix of just enough formalism with an informal and readable style, sufficient detail to understand methodological advances, appropriate mathematics ..." --Prof. Mark A. Ratner in Physics Today, 1997Table of Contents1. Introduction Part I Basics 2. Statistical Mechanics 3. Monte Carlo Simulations 4. Molecular Dynamics Simulations Part II Ensembles 5. Monte Carlo Simulations in Various Ensembles 6. Molecular Dynamics in Various Ensembles Part III Free Energies and Phase Equilibria 7. Free Energy Calculations 8. The Gibbs Ensemble 9. Other Methods to Study Coexistence 10. Free Energies of Solids 11. Free Energy of Chain Molecules Part IV Advanced Techniques 12. Long-Range Interactions 13. Biased Monte Carlo Schemes 14. Accelerating Monte Carlo Sampling 15. Tackling Time-Scale Problems 16. Rare Events 17. Dissipative Particle Dynamics
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Oxford University Press Beyond Einstein
Book SynopsisWhat is superstring theory and why is it important? Can superstrings offer the fulfilment of Einstein''s lifelong dream of a Theory of Everything? Co-authored by Michio Kaku, one of the leading pioneers of superstrings, this is a thrilling account of the discoveries that have led scientists to the brightest new prospect in theoretical physics today. With all the excitement of a detective story, this book contains the newest ground-breaking research in physics, and offers a fascinating look at the scientific research that may make the impossible possible.Trade ReviewKaku's exploration's of the principles of superstring theory are lucid, lively, and full ... as thought-provoking as Stephen Hawking. * Kirkus Reviews *Table of ContentsPART I: A THEORY OF THE UNIVERSE ; PART II: SUPERSYMMETRY AND SUPERSTRINGS ; PART III: BEYOND THE FOURTH DIMENSION
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Oxford University Press Classical and Quantum Parametric Phenomena
Book SynopsisClassical and Quantum Parametric Phenomena provides an overview of the phenomena arising when parametric pumping is applied to oscillators. These phenomena include parametric amplification, noise squeezing, spontaneous symmetry breaking, activated switching, cat states, and synthetic Ising spin lattices. To understand these effects, topics such as nonlinear and stochastic dynamics, coupled systems, and quantum mechanics are introduced. Throughout the book, introductions are kept as succinct as possible and attention is focused on understanding parametric oscillators. As a result, the text helps readers to familiarize themselves with many aspects of parametric systems and understand the common theoretical origin of nanomechanical sensors, optical amplifiers, and superconducting qubits.Parametric phenomena have enabled important scientific breakthroughs over the last decades and are still at the focus of intense research efforts. This book provides a resource for experimental and theoretTrade ReviewIt is a good time to publish this book because the importance of parametric resonators is again growing reflecting the various practical applications. The included Python code is very nice and useful for the students who start to learn the detailed physics behind the theory. * Hiroshi Yamaguchi, NTT Basic Research Laboratories, Kanagawa *The book is timely and will be appreciated by physicists working in different areas from condensed matter physics to quantum information, as well as people working in mechanical and electrical engineering. It will be used not only as a textbook, but also as a reference. * Mark Dykman, Michigan State University *A fantastic addition to the literature. * Guillermo Villanueva, EPF Lausanne *The book contains a cogent discussion of the different subjects in the context of exercises based on numerical Python codes; this will be especially useful for self-teaching. * Christian Brosseau, Optica Fellow and Professor of Physics, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France *Table of ContentsIntroduction 0.1: Historical Review 0.2: Present and Future 1 The Harmonic Resonator 1.1: Newton's Equation of Motion 1.2: Response of the Driven Resonator 1.3: Matrix Formulation 1.4: Parametric Modulation 1.5: Floquet Theory 1.6: Summary of Chapter 1 1.7: Exercises for Chapter 1 2 The Duffing Resonator 2.1: The Quartic Potential 2.2: The Cubic Potential 2.3: Summary of Chapter 2 2.4: Exercises for Chapter 2 3 Degenerate Parametric Pumping 3.1: The Nonlinear Parametric Resonator 3.2: Parametric Pumping via Three-Wave Mixing 3.3: Summary of Chapter 3 3.4: Exercises for Chapter 3 4 Dissipation and Force Fluctuations 4.1: The Role of Force Noise 4.2: The Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem 4.3: The Probability Distribution Approach 4.4: Summary of Chapter 4 4.5: Exercises for Chapter 4 5 Parametric Resonators with Force Noise 5.1: Multistability and Quasi-Stable Solutions 5.2: Parametric Amplification Below Threshold 5.3: Parametric Pumping Above Threshold 5.4: Hierarchy of Relevant Timescales 5.5: Summary of Chapter 5 5.6: Exercises for Chapter 5 6 Coupled Harmonic Resonators 6.1: Static Coupling 6.2: Nondegenerate Three-Wave Mixing 6.3: Alternative Types of Coupling 6.4: Summary of Chapter 6 6.5: Exercises for Chapter 6 7 Coupled Parametric Oscillators 7.1: Equations for N Coupled Parametric Oscillators 7.2: Examples for N = 2 7.3: Networks with N > 2 7.4: Summary of Chapter 7 7.5: Exercises for Chapter 7 8 The Quantum Harmonic Oscillator 8.1: From Classical to Quantum Fluctuations 8.2: From First to Second Quantization 8.3: Quantum State Representations 8.4: Summary of Chapter 8 8.5: Exercises for Chapter 8 9 From Closed to Open Quantum Systems 9.1: Coupling to a Thermal Environment 9.2: The Driven Quantum Resonator 9.3: Summary of Chapter 9 9.4: Exercises for Chapter 9 10 The Quantum Parametric Oscillator 10.1: General Hamiltonian 10.2: Quantum Parametric Phenomena 10.3: Coupled Quantum Parametric Oscillators 10.4: Summary of Chapter 10 10.5: Exercises for Chapter 10 11 Experimental Systems 11.1: Mechanical Resonator Example 11.2: Electrical Resonator Example 11.3: Optical Resonator Example 11.4: Rescaling of the Numerical Values 11.5: Summary of Chapter 11 11.6: Exercises for Chapter 11 List of Important Symbols
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Oxford University Press DensityFunctional Theory of Atoms and Molecules
Book SynopsisThis book is a rigorous, unified account of the fundamental principles of the density-functional theory of the electronic structure of matter and its applications to atoms and molecules. Containing a detailed discussion of the chemical potential and its derivatives, it provides an understanding of the concepts of electronegativity, hardness and softness, and chemical reactivity. Both the Hohenberg-Kohn-Sham and the Levy-Lieb derivations of the basic theorems are presented, and extensive references to the literature are included. Two introductory chapters and several appendices provide all the background material necessary beyond a knowledge of elementary quantum theory. The book is intended for physicists, chemists, and advanced students in chemistry.Trade ReviewThe theory of atoms, molecules and solids is largely dependent on good approximate solutions to appropriate quantum mechanical many-electron systems. Thus the appearance in recent years, of a new practical way to generate such solutions has met with considerable interest. The method is the density-functional method (DFT) in the local density approximation (LDA). . . . R.G. Parr and W. Yang are experienced professionals in this area . . . Their book is a thorough and solid introduction to the DFT. . . . I found the book well written, accurate and helpful. I recommend it. * Annual Nuclear Energy *Gives an excellent summary of the foundations and, much more briefly, of some of the applications of this electron density theory . . . . well written and important book. * The Times Higher Education Supplement *The author's goal of giving 'a coherent account of the (density-functional) theory as it stands today' has been attained in this excellent book. * Theoretica Chimica Acta *This book is an excellent rigorous introduction to the ideas of density functional theory, couched in the language of density matrices that is familiar to theoretical chemists. It is well-written and authoritative, fills a void in the literature, and should be part of the library of practicing theoretical chemists and physicists. * Journal of the American Chemical Society *In the book, Parr summarizes, in a rigorous and fairly mathematical way, the basic theorems related to the density-functional method. Much emphasis is placed on a thorough review of the work done by his own students.. . . Basic principles are emphasized and explained in elegant mathematical detail. Various approximations of the exchange and correlation potential are carefully examined. The book provides the essential perspective and background needed by an investigator who wants to continue to progress in the field. * American Scientist *Table of Contents1. Elementary Wave Mechanics ; 2. Density Matrices ; 3. Density-Functional Theory ; 4. The Chemical Potential ; 5. Chemical Potential Derivatives ; 6. Thomas-Fermi and Related Models ; 7. The Kohn-Sham Method: Basic Principles ; 8. The Kohn-Sham Method: Elaboration ; 9. Extensions ; 10. Aspects of Atoms and Molecules ; 11. Miscellany
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Oxford University Press, USA Atomic Physics in Hot Plasmas
Book SynopsisThis is a coherent and updated comprehensive treatise on the field of atomic physics in hot plasmas, which can be used both for tutorial and professional purposes, and which summarizes the central subjects in the field today.Table of Contents1. Modeling of the ionic potential ; 2. Ionic properties in hot plasmas ; 3. Ionic properties and processes in hot plasmas ; 4. The charge and excited state distributions in hot plasmas ; 5. The emission spectrum and its components ; 6. Spectral line broadening ; 7. The emission spectrum as a means of plasma diagnostics ; 8. Radiation absorbing processes and radiation transport ; 9. Applications
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Oxford University Press Inc Principles of Stable Isotope Distribution
Book SynopsisThe book is a quantitative treatment of the theory and natural variations of light stable isotopes, and includes more than 100 original applications. Isotope distribution is rigorously discussed in the context of fractionation processes, thermodynamics, mass conservation, exchange kinetics and diffusion theory. The theoretical principles are illustrated with natural examples, emphasizing oygen and hydrogen isotope variations in natural waters, terrestrial and extraterrestrial rocks, and hydrothermal systems. New data on meteoric precipitation, rivers, and hydrothermal systems are included.Trade Review"Reacting to what he sees as an unfortunate migration of funding from fundamental scientific research to applications deemed politically important, Criss seeks to reconnect the diverse observations of isotope distributions to the quantitative theories of physical chemistry emphasized by earlier scientists. Instead of case histories, which he cites only when they exemplify quantitative principles or convey new and important possibilities, he offers translations of the principles of statistical and classical thermodynamics, kinetics, and diffusion theory into the language of isotope distribution, the fundamental variable of which is the isotope ration."--SciTech Book News "Reacting to what he sees as an unfortunate migration of funding from fundamental scientific research to applications deemed politically important, Criss seeks to reconnect the diverse observations of isotope distributions to the quantitative theories of physical chemistry emphasized by earlier scientists. Instead of case histories, which he cites only when they exemplify quantitative principles or convey new and important possibilities, he offers translations of the principles of statistical and classical thermodynamics, kinetics, and diffusion theory into the language of isotope distribution, the fundamental variable of which is the isotope ration."--SciTech Book NewsTable of Contents1: Abundance and Measurement of Stable Isotopes 1.1: Discovery of Isotopes 1.2: Nuclide Types, Abundances, and Atomic Weights 1.3: Properties and Fractionation of Isotopic Molecules 1.4: Material Balance Relationships 1.5: Mass Spectrometers 1.6: Notation and Standards 1.7: Summary 1.8: Problems References 2: Isotopic Exchange and Equilibrium Fractionation 2.1: Isotopic Exchange Reactions 2.2: Basic Equations 2.3: Molecular Models 2.4: Theory of Isotopic Fractionation 2.5: Temperature Dependence of Isotopic Fractionation Factors 2.6: Rule of the Mean 2.7: Isotopic Thermometers 2.8: Summary 2.9: Problems References 3: Isotope Hydrology 3.1: Variations of D and ¹]8O in the Hydrosphere 3.2: Variations of D and ¹]8O in Waters from Deep Geologic Environments 3.3: Liquid-Vapor and Ice-Vapor Equilibria 3.4: Rayleigh Fractionation 3.5: Examples of Natural Meteoric Precipitation 3.6: Isotopic Variations in Streamflow 3.7: Isotopic Variations in Groundwaters 3.8: Summary 3.9: Problems References 4: Nonequilibrium Fractionation and Isotopic Transport 4.1: Kinetics of Isotopic Exchange 4.2: Examples of Isotopic Exchange Kinetics 4.3: Evaporation 4.4: Lake Balance 4.5: Isotopic Flux and Soil Evaporation 4.6: Kinetic Fractionation Factors 4.7: Isotopic Distribution in the Atmosphere 4.8: Mass-Independent Fractionation 4.9: Summary 4.10: Problems References 5: Igneous Rocks, Meteorites, and Fluid-Rock Interactions 5.1: Oxygen and Hydrogen Isotope Geochemistry of Rocks 5.2: Igneous Rocks: Primary Crystallization 5.3: Igneous Rocks: Subsolidus Processes 5.4: Hydrothermal Systems 5.5: Extraterrestrial Oxygen and Hydrogen Isotopic Compositions 5.6: Summary 5.7: Problems References Appendices A.1 Important Nuclides of Light Elements A.2 Selected Physical Constants A.3 Definitions, Formulas, and Approximations A.4 Selected Oxygen Isotope Fractionation Factors between Various Phases and Water Index
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Oxford University Press Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion
Book SynopsisThis is a graduate level textbook in nanoscale heat transfer and energy conversion that can also be used as a reference for researchers in the developing field of nanoengineering. It provides a comprehensive overview of microscale heat transfer, focusing on thermal energy storage and transport. Chen broadens the readership by incorporating results from related disciplines, from the point of view of thermal energy storage and transport, and presents related topics on the transport of electrons, phonons, photons, and molecules. This book is part of the MIT-Pappalardo Series in Mechanical Engineering.Trade Review"This book is designed as a senior- or graduate-level course resource and will also serve as a reference for practicing engineers and researchers."--CHOICE "This book is designed as a senior- or graduate-level course resource and will also serve as a reference for practicing engineers and researchers."--CHOICETable of Contents1: Introduction 2: Material Waves and Energy Quantization 3: Energy States in Solids 4: Statistical Thermodynamics and Thermal Energy Storage 5: Energy Transfered by Waves 6: Particle Description of Transport Processes: Classical Laws 7: Classical Size Effects 8: Energy Conversion and Coupled Transport Processes 9: Liquids in Their Interfaces 10: Molecular Dynamics Simulation Appendix A: Homogeneous Semiconductors Appendix B: Semiconductor p-n Junctions Index Units and Their Conversions Physical Constants
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Oxford University Press The Quantum Theory of Light
Book SynopsisThis third edition, like its two predecessors, provides a detailed account of the basic theory needed to understand the properties of light and its interactions with atoms, in particular the many nonclassical effects that have now been observed in quantum-optical experiments. The earlier chapters describe the quantum mechanics of various optical processes, leading from the classical representation of the electromagnetic field to the quantum theory of light. The later chapters develop the theoretical descriptions of some of the key experiments in quantum optics. Over half of the material in this third edition is new. It includes topics that have come into prominence over the last two decades, such as the beamsplitter theory, squeezed light, two-photon interference, balanced homodyne detection, travelling-wave attenuation and amplification, quantum jumps, and the ranges of nonliner optical processes important in the generation of nonclassical light. The book is written as a textbook, witTrade Review... written as a graduate-level textbook ... over 100 problems help to reinforce the understanding of the material presented. * Zentralblatt MATH *Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Planck's radiation law and the Einstein coefficients ; 2. Quantum mechanics of the atom-radiation interaction ; 3. Classical theory of optical fluctuations and coherence ; 4. Quantization of the radiation field ; 5. Single-mode quantum optics ; 6. Multimode and continuous-mode quantum optics ; 7. Optical generation, attenuation and amplification ; 8. Resonance fluorescence and light scattering ; 9. Nonlinear quantum optics ; Index
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Clarendon Press The Physics of Particle Accelerators
Book SynopsisThe complex technology of particle accelerators is based upon a series of often rather simple physical concepts. This comprehensive introduction to the subject focuses on providing a deep physical understanding of these key ideas. The book surveys the many aspects of accelerator physics and not only explains how accelerators work, but also why the underlying physics leads to a particular choice of design or technique, and points out the limitations of the technology. The clear and thorough mathematical treatment always emphasizes the physical principles described by the equations, and includes a range of calculations which develop a genuine feeling for the quantities and concepts involved.Table of ContentsPreface ; List of symbols ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Synchroton radiation ; 3. Linear beam optics ; 4. Injection and extraction ; 5. RF systems for particle accelerators ; 6. Radiative effects ; 7. Luminosity ; 8. Wigglers and undulators ; 9. The free electron laser (FEL) ; 10. Diagnostics ; Appendix A: Maxwell's equations ; Appendix B: Some important relations in special relativity ; Appendix C: General equation of an ellipse in phase space ; References ; Index
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Oxford University Press Laser Physics 9 Oxford Master Series in Physics
Book SynopsisIn this book the interaction of radiation and matter, and the principles of laser operation are treated at a level suitable for fourth-year undergraduate courses or introductory graduate courses in physics, chemistry or engineering. The factors which determine efficiency, wavelength coverage, output power, and beam quality of the different classes of laser are treated both in terms of fundamental theory and practical construction aspects. Details of established types of solid-state, semiconductor, and gas lasers are examined together with the techniques that enable their output to be converted widely across the spectrum. The latest advances in high power fibre lasers, femtosecond lasers, and X-ray lasers are explained. The text is liberally illustrated with more than 300 diagrams. An extensive bibliography is provided, together with numerical problems in each chapter. Solutions are available via the web.Trade ReviewThis textbook is well suited for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. It is written with the fine-tuned pedagogical style of master teachers, and it is replete with well-integrated figures and insightful problem sets at the end of each chapter. * Barry R. Masters, OPN Optics & Photonics News 2011 *There is no question in my mind that for expositional clarity and completeness this book far surpasses all the others I've seen. The authors are to be congratulated. I have little doubt it will be become the standard Laser Physics text against which all others will have to be judged (and mostly found wanting). The treatment of explanatory footnotes is superb; it immediately raised the question of why it wasn't done this way years ago? The ability to jot down notes in a truly generous margin is also a great feature. It's not only a textbook for students; from my point of view everyone working with lasers will find it useful. It may become the standard quick reference for lasers; the book everyone reaches for when a question comes up. * Alan White, Formerly of Bell Laboratories, and co-inventor of the red HeNe gas laser *Very well-written while using a clear and concise style. Figures are plentiful and neatly printed...impressive array of topics. Laser Physics , by Hooker and Webb, is highly recommended as a text book and to practitioners seeking to review some of the basics. * Optics Journal *Hooker and Webb have drawn on their vast experience of laser research to produce a textbook which is a real tour de force. The lucid treatment of fundamental laser physics in the early chapters is followed by a detailed account of modern laser materials and devices. This superb book will undoubtedly become an essential text for undergraduates and researchers alike. * Simon L. Cornish, Royal Society University Research Fellow, Durham University *This is an absolute tour de force in laser physics and is set to establish itself as a key undergraduate text in this topical area, however, it most certainly would not be out of place as an indispensible reference in the research laboratory. A comprehensive treatment is provided for the basic operation of a generic laser through to the characteristics of all the important modern laser systems and the key features such as single frequency operation, ultrashort pulse generation and measurement and application to non linear optics. * J.R. Taylor, Imperial College, London *This is an extraordinarily complete and interesting textbook on lasers. It covers all main topics in laser physics, from historical ruby lasers to the latest developments in non-linear optics, ultra-short pulse generation and frequency combs. This vast subject is treated with a unique and tasty blend of fundamental physics, engineering considerations and practical applications. The agreeable presentation makes it possible to get to the main points at a glance. All useful fundamental concepts, from atomic to solid state physics, from electromagnetism to optics, are clearly introduced, making the whole book extremely self-contained. It will thus be useful for a large audience, from undergraduate students to their professors, who will particularly appreciate the wealth of interesting exercises at the ends of the chapters. It will also rapidly become a reference on state-of-the art laser techniques for researchers and engineers. * Jean-Michel Raimond, Université Pierre et Marie Curie *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. The interaction of radiation and matter ; 3. Broadening mechanisms and lineshapes ; 4. Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radi- ation ; 5. Gain saturation ; 6. The laser oscillator ; 7. Solid-state lasers ; 8. Dynamic Cavity Effects ; 9. Semiconductor Lasers ; 10. Fibre Lasers ; 11. Atomic Gas Lasers ; 12. Infra-red molecular gas lasers ; 13. Ultraviolet Molecular Gas Lasers ; 14. Dye Lasers ; 15. Nonlinear frequency conversi ; 16. Precision frequency control of lasers ; 17. Ultrafast lasers ; 18. Short-wavelength lasers ; Appendix A Semi-classical theory ; Appendix B The Spectral Einstein Coefficients ; Appendix C Kleinman's conjecture
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Oxford University Press The Theory of Open Quantum Systems
Book SynopsisThis book treats the central physical concepts and mathematical techniques used to investigate the dynamics of open quantum systems. To provide a self-contained presentation the text begins with a survey of classical probability theory and with an introduction into the foundations of quantum mechanics with particular emphasis on its statistical interpretation. The fundamentals of density matrix theory, quantum Markov processes and dynamical semigroups are developed. The most important master equations used in quantum optics and in the theory of quantum Brownian motion are applied to the study of many examples. Special attention is paid to the theory of environment induced decoherence, its role in the dynamical description of the measurement process and to the experimental observation of decohering Schrodinger cat states.The book includes the modern formulation of open quantum systems in terms of stochastic processes in Hilbert space. Stochastic wave function methods and Monte Carlo algTrade ReviewThis book covers a large set of topics, normally not covered in standard physics curricula ... I recommend this book to physicists interested in widening their horizons in the directions covered by the book ... I do not know of any other source providing such a systematic and well written introduction into this area of research. * Mathematical Reviews *Table of ContentsPREFACE ; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ; PART 1: PROBABILITY IN CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS ; 1. Classical probability theory and stochastic processes ; 2. Quantum Probability ; PART 2: DENSITY MATRIX THEORY ; 3. Quantum Master Equations ; 4. Decoherence ; PART 3: STOCHASTIC PROCESSES IN HILBERT SPACE ; 5. Probability distributions on Hilbert space ; 6. Stochastic dynamics in Hilbert space ; 7. The stochastic simulation method ; 8. Applications to quantum optical systems ; PART 4: NON-MARKOVIAN QUANTUM PROCESSES ; 9. Projection operator techniques ; 10. Non-Markovian dynamics in physical systems ; PART 5: RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM PROCESSES ; 11. Measurements in relativistic quantum mechanics ; 12. Open quantum electrodynamics
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Oxford University Press QUANTUM INFORMATION OMSP P
Book SynopsisQuantum information- the subject- is a new and exciting area of science, which brings together physics, information theory, computer science and mathematics. Quantum Information- the book- is based on two successful lecture courses given to advanced undergraduate and beginning postgraduate students in physics. The intention is to introduce readers at this level to the fundamental, but offer rather simple, ideas behind ground-breaking developments including quantum cryptography, teleportation and quantum computing. The text is necessarily rather mathematical in style, but the mathematics nowhere allowed priority over the key physical ideas. My aim throughout was to be as complete and self- contained but to avoid, as far as possible, lengthy and formal mathematical proofs. Each of the eight chapters is followed by about forty exercise problems with which the reader can test their understanding and hone their skills. These will also provide a valuable resource to tutors and lectures.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent introductory book, ideal for a final year UK undergraduate course in QI. It is the best one I have found so far and provides an excellent grounding for more advanced books like Nielsen and Chuang for example * Professor David Toms, Newcastle University *Stephen Barnett's Quantum Information is a concise and remarkably readable account of most of the developments in the field. His book touches on almost all aspects of quantum information and quantum computing, including communication and measurement theory, entanglement, and computing algorithms. An impressive book...The engaging introductory chapters, extensive problem sets, and exhaustive appendices result in a textbook highly recommended for a one-semester course on quantum information at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level. * Physics Today *A carefully written book..., well suited as a textbook..., strong on pedagogy..., accomplishes a lot as a very accessible first introduction to quantum information. * American Journal of Physics *...an impressive book. The engaging introductory chapters, extensive problems sets, and exhaustive appendices result in a textbook that I highly recommend for a one-semester course on quantum information at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level. * M. Suhail Zubairy, Physics Today *A nice introduction to quantum information. * Mathematical Reviews *Table of Contents1. Probability and Information ; 2. Elements of Quantum Theory ; 3. Quantum Cryptography ; 4. Generalized Measurements ; 5. Entaglement ; 6. Quantum Information processing ; 7. Quantum Computation ; 8. Quantum Information theory
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OUP Oxford Atomic Spectra
Book SynopsisThis primer provides a systematic introduction to the spectra and electronic structure of atoms, beginning with the hydrogen atom, and following a logical progression through the alkali metals and the helium atom, to atoms with many unpaired electrons.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent book, which should belong on every student's bookshelf. * Chemisch Weekblad *It was a pleasure to see this short book arrive for review. With less than 100 well laid-out pages, it is not too daunting for undrgraduates. It is well written, with good explanations and a large number of clearly-drawn diagrams. It is also very down to earth ... an excellent little book with much to recommend it for introductory atomic physics courses ... I have no hesitation in recommending it for physics undergraduates. * Dr R.C. Thompson, Contemporary Physics, 1994, Volume 35, number 6 *Table of Contents1. Quantum mechanics and light ; 2. The structure and spectrum of the hydrogen atom ; 3. The spectra of the alkali metals ; 4. The spectrum of the helium atom ; 5. The spectra of many-electron atoms ; Index
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Oxford University Press Practical Quantum Mechanics
Book SynopsisThis book presents the reader with modern tools, approaches, approximations, and applications of quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics forms the foundation of all modern physics, including atomic, nuclear, and molecular physics, the physics of the elementary particles, condensed matter physics, and also modern astrophysics.Trade Review"The book teaches students how to approach and solve the types of quantum mechanical problems they will encounter throughout their careers. It will serve as an excellent text for a graduate level course." * C. Stephen Hellberg, Naval Research Laboratory *Table of Contents1. Schrodinger equation on a lattice ; 2. Dirac notation ; 3. Back to Schrodinger equation on the lattice ; 4. Operator-mechanics ; 5. Time evolution and wave packets ; 6. Simulaneaous observables ; 7. Continuity equation and wavefunction properties ; 8. Bond states in one-dimension ; 9. Scattering in one dimension ; 10. Periodic Potentials ; 11. The harmonic oscillator ; 12. WKB approximation ; 13. Quantum mechanics and path integrals ; 14. Applications of path integrals ; 15. Angular momentum ; 16. Bound states in spherically symmetric potentials ; 17. The hydrogen-like atom ; 18. Angular momentum and spherical symmetry ; 19. Scattering in 3D ; 20. Time independent perturbation expansion ; 21. Applications of perturbation theory ; 22. Time-dependent Hamiltonian ; 23. Spin angular momentum ; 24. Adding angular momenta ; 25. Identical particles ; 26. Elementary atomic physics ; 27. Molecules ; 28. The elasticity field ; 29. Quantization of the free electromagnetic field ; 30. Interaction of radiation with charged particles ; 31. Elementary relativistic quantum mechanics
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Oxford University Press Neutron Interferometry
Book SynopsisThe quantum interference of de Broglie matter waves is probably one of the most startling and fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics. It continues to tax our imaginations and leads us to new experimental windows on nature. Quantum interference phenomena are vividly displayed in the wide assembly of neutron interferometry experiments, which have been carried out since the first demonstration of a perfect silicon crystal interferometer in 1974. Since the neutron experiences all four fundamental forces of nature (strong, weak, electromagnetic, and gravitational), interferometry with neutrons provides a fertile testing ground for theory and precision measurements. Many Gedanken experiments of quantum mechanics have become real due to neutron interferometry.Quantum mechanics is a part of physics where experiment and theory are inseparably intertwined. This general theme permeates the second edition of this book. It discusses more than 40 neutron interferometry experiments along with theirTable of Contents1: Introduction 2: Neutron interferometers and apparatus 3: Neutron interactions and the coherent scattering lengths 4: Coherence and decoherence 5: Spinor symmetry and spin superposition 6: Topological and geometric phases 7: Contexuality and Kochen-Specker phenomena 8: Gravitational, inertial and motional effects 9: Solid state physics applications 10: Forthcoming, proposed and more speculative experiments 11: Perfect crystal neutron optics 12: Interpretational questions and conclusions
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Oxford University Press The Historical and Physical Foundations of
Book SynopsisPlacing the development of quantum mechanics in its historical context, from its philosophical origins in Greece, to its scientific realisation in the 19th and 20th centuries, this textbook book culminates with an examination of the current state of the field and an introduction to quantum information and computing.Table of ContentsPART I - BASIS OF THE THEORY 1: Introduction 2: Properties of the quantum world: indeterminacy, interference, superposition, entanglement 3: The origin of quantum theory in the crisis of classical physics 4: Further steps to quantum mechanics: the old quantum mechanics of Bohr and Sommerfeld 5: Further steps to quantum mechanics: Louis de Broglie and the world's most important PhD thesis 6: The invention of quantum mechanics - matrix mechanics 7: Schrödinger and the development of wave mechanics 8: Further developments of wave mechanics by Schrödinger 9: Quantum statistics and the origin of wave mechanics 10: Early attempts at interpretation of the theory 11: The final synthesis of quantum mechanics: the 'transformation theory' and Dirac notation 12: Dirac and Jordan commit 'sin squared': Second quantization and the beginning of quantum field theory 13: The 'completion of quantum mechanics' - the fifth Solvay Conference on Physics, October 1927 14: von Neumann>'s mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics: Redux 15: Einstein and Schrödinger renew the assault on quantum mechanics 16: Weimar culture and quantum mechanics 17: Further development of the interpretation of quantum theory PART II - APPLICATIONS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS 18: Operator techniques and the algebraic solutions of problems 19: Spin-1/2 and two-level systems 20: Path integrals and scattering 21: Introduction to quantum computing (with the assistance of Edward D. Davis) Free
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Oxford University Press The Historical and Physical Foundations of
Book SynopsisFollowing the path by which humanity learned quantum mechanics can lead to an improved teaching and understanding of the fundamental theory and the origins of its perceived limitations. The purpose of this textbook is to retrace the development of quantum mechanics by investigating primary sources (including original published papers and letters) with attention to their timing and influence. Placing the development of quantum mechanics in its historical context, from the nascent philosophical notions of matter, atoms, and void in Ancient Greece, to their scientific realization in the 19th and 20th centuries, the book culminates with an examination of the current state of the field and an introduction to quantum information and computing.Table of ContentsPART I - BASIS OF THE THEORY 1: Introduction 2: Properties of the quantum world: indeterminacy, interference, superposition, entanglement 3: The origin of quantum theory in the crisis of classical physics 4: Further steps to quantum mechanics: the old quantum mechanics of Bohr and Sommerfeld 5: Further steps to quantum mechanics: Louis de Broglie and the world's most important PhD thesis 6: The invention of quantum mechanics - matrix mechanics 7: Schrödinger and the development of wave mechanics 8: Further developments of wave mechanics by Schrödinger 9: Quantum statistics and the origin of wave mechanics 10: Early attempts at interpretation of the theory 11: The final synthesis of quantum mechanics: the 'transformation theory' and Dirac notation 12: Dirac and Jordan commit 'sin squared': Second quantization and the beginning of quantum field theory 13: The 'completion of quantum mechanics' - the fifth Solvay Conference on Physics, October 1927 14: von Neumann>'s mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics: Redux 15: Einstein and Schrödinger renew the assault on quantum mechanics 16: Weimar culture and quantum mechanics 17: Further development of the interpretation of quantum theory PART II - APPLICATIONS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS 18: Operator techniques and the algebraic solutions of problems 19: Spin-1/2 and two-level systems 20: Path integrals and scattering 21: Introduction to quantum computing (with the assistance of Edward D. Davis) Free
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Oxford University Press The Problems of Physics Oxford Classic Texts in
Book SynopsisIs the universe infinite, or does it have an edge beyond which there is, quite literally, nothing? Do we live in the only possible universe? Why does it have one time and three space dimensions - or does it? What is it made of? What does it mean when we hear that a new particle has been discovered? Will quantum mechanics eventually break down and give way to a totally new description of the world, one whose features we cannot even begin to imagine?This book aims to give the non-specialist reader a general overview of what physicists think they do and do not know in some representative frontier areas of contemporary physics. After sketching out the historical background, A. J. Leggett goes on to discuss the current situation and some of the open problems of cosmology, high-energy physics, and condensed-matter physics. Unlike most other accounts, this book focuses not so much on recent achievements as on the fundamental problems at the heart of the subject, and emphasizes the provisional nature of our present understanding of things.Trade ReviewIn The Problems of Physics, first published in 1987, Anthony Leggett presents an overview of the frontiers of physics at the time, aimed at the general reader. * CERN Courier, Vol 47 No 6, July/August 2007 *First published in 1987 this reissue remains topical as it focuses on problems faced by physicists, rather than answers they provide. For instance, observation of the Higgs boson would not be the end of the story. * Nature Physics, Vol.2 November 2006. *Table of Contents1. Setting the stage ; 2. What are things made of? ; 3. The universe: its structure and evolution ; 4. Physics on a human scale ; 5. Skeletons in the cupboard ; 6. Outlook
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Oxford University Press, USA Atomic and Laser Spectroscopy
Book SynopsisThis book discusses many advances in optical physics and is intended mainly for experimentalists. The interaction of electromagnetic radiation with free atoms is introduced using classical or semi-classical calculations wherever possible. Topics discussed include the spontaneous emission of radiation, and atomic beam magnetic resonance experiments.Trade ReviewThe academic worth of this book is already well established...the book certainly offers substantial added value to the novice. The book is a handy reference for all. * The Higher Education Academy *Corney's book has much to offer. * Physics Today *The book will be of great value: to undergraduates, to beginning graduate students, even to atomic theorists. * Nature *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Review of Classical Electrodynamics ; 3. Review of Quantum Mechanics ; 4. The Spontaneous Emission of Radiation ; 5. Selection Rules for Electric Dipole Transitions ; 6. Measurement of Radiative Lifetimes of Atoms and Molecules ; 7. Forbidden Transitions and Metastable Atoms ; 8. The Width and Shape of Spectral Lines ; 9. The Absorption and Stimulated Emission of Radiation ; 10. Radiative Transfer and the Formation of Spectral Lines ; 11. Population Inversion Mechanisms in Gas Lasers ; 12. Resonant Modes of Optical Cavities ; 13. Saturation Characteristics and the Single-Frequency Operation of Gas Lasers ; 14. Turnable Dye Lasers and Atomic Spectroscopy ; 15. The Hanle Effect and the Theory of Resonance Flourescence Experiments ; 16. Optical Double Resonance Experiments ; 17. Optical Pumping Experiments ; 18. The Hyperfine Structure of Atoms and its Investigation by Magnetic Resonance Methods ; Appendix
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Oxford University Press Exploring Quantum Mechanics A Collection of 700
Book SynopsisA series of seminal technological revolutions has led to a new generation of electronic devices miniaturized to such tiny scales where the strange laws of quantum physics come into play. There is no doubt that, unlike scientists and engineers of the past, technology leaders of the future will have to rely on quantum mechanics in their everyday work. This makes teaching and learning the subject of paramount importance for further progress. Mastering quantum physics is a very non-trivial task and its deep understanding can only be achieved through working out real-life problems and examples. It is notoriously difficult to come up with new quantum-mechanical problems that would be solvable with a pencil and paper, and within a finite amount of time. This book remarkably presents some 700+ original problems in quantum mechanics together with detailed solutions covering nearly 1000 pages on all aspects of quantum science. The material is largely new to the English-speaking audience. The proTrade ReviewIn his Preface, Victor Galitski, Jr. offers something of an apology for preserving an old-school style to the contents. Nice as it is no such apology is called for with such an excellent book. The publisher, OUP, is to be congratulated on the investment of a professional indexer, who has done a good job. * S.W. Lovesey, Contemporary Physics, *An excellent resource for students and teachers seeking a deep understanding of quantum mechanics * Dr David Bowler, UCL *Finally, the reader receives the English translation of this magnificent book, arguably, the best collection of working problems in Quantum Mechanics. My congratulations are going to thousands of students and working physicists who will definitely find here the material for exercises as well as an inspiration in original research. * David Khmelnitskii, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge *Most physicists and physics students will affirm that they learned the subject by working the problems. Here is a treasure trove of quantum problems and solutions - a splendid resource for teachers trying to expand the repertoire of their problem sets and for students of all ages trying to deepen their understanding of the heart of modern physics. * William D. Phillips, NIST, Nobel Laureate Physics 1997 *Provides a wide range of opportunities to learn what quantum mechanics does through an impressive collection of solved problems. [...] The result is a gem of old-world craftsmanship, well worth a place alongside the other classic texts of quantum mechanics in any physicist's library. * Physics Today, *This is a must-have book for anybody who wants to gain working knowledge of quantum mechanics. It gives both fundamental physical understanding and concrete knowledge of specific technical methods and approaches. * Eugene Demler, Harvard University *A treasure-trove of insightful problems and solutions, 'Exploring Quantum Mechanics' provides a unique and rare perspective on quantum physics. Spanning a broad range of subfields, it is a testament to the mastery of the original authors, Galitski Sr. et al., and the translator, Galitski Jr. Students and specialists of quantum mechanics in the English speaking science world will greatly benefit from this invaluable collection. * Gil Refael, CalTech *This collection of problems in quantum physics, probably the largest of its kind in the world, gives the reader the unique possibility to learn to feel at home in the world of quantum mechanics. It includes more than seven hundred problems of various difficulty accompanied by detailed solutions, ranging from elementary single-particle quantum mechanics in one dimension to relativistic field theory and advanced aspects of nuclear physics. * Andrey Varlamov, Italian National Research Council *Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Operators in Quantum Mechanics ; 2. One-Dimensional Motion ; 3. Orbital Angular Momentum ; 4. Motion in a Spherically-symmetric Potential ; 5. Spin ; 6. Time-Dependent Quantum Mechanics ; 7. Motion in a Magnetic Field ; 8. Perturbation Theory; Variational Method; Sudden and Adiabatic Theory ; 9. Quasi-Classical Approximation; 1/N-Expansion in Quantum Mechanics ; 10. Identical particles; Second quantization ; 11. Atoms and Molecules ; 12. Atomic Nucleus ; 13. Particle Collisions ; 14. Quantum Radiation Theory ; 15. Relativistic Wave Equations ; 16. Appendix
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Oxford University Press Atomic Physics
Book SynopsisThis book provides a bridge between the basic principles of physics learned as an undergraduate and the skills and knowledge required for advanced study and research in the exciting field of atomic physics. The text is organized in a unique and versatile format --- as a collection of problems, hints, detailed solutions, and in-depth tutorials. This enables the reader to open the book at any page and get a solid introduction to subjects on the cutting edge of atomic physics, such as frequency comb metrology, tests of fundamental symmetries with atoms, atomic magnetometers, atom trapping and cooling, and Bose-Einstein condensates. The text also includes problems and tutorials on important basics that every practicing atomic physicist should know, but approached from the perspective of experimentalists: formal calculations are avoided where possible in favor of ''back-of-the-envelope'' estimates, symmetry arguments, and physical analogies. The 2nd edition contains over 10 new problems, anTrade Review'A remarkable book, indeed, greatly exceeding our expectations. [...] The authors are truly taken by the logic, beauty, and harmonious diversity of atomic-physics phenomena and are offering to share their knowledge and insights with the reader.' From Preface to the Russian edition, by V.S. Zapaskii (translator) and E.B. Alexandrov (editor)Table of Contents1. Atomic Structure ; 2. Atoms in External Fields ; 3. Interaction of Atoms with Light ; 4. Interaction of Light with Atoms in External Fields ; 5. Atomic Collisions ; 6. Cold Atoms ; 7. Molecules ; 8. Experimental Methods ; 9. Miscellaneous Topics ; A. Units, conversion factors, and typical values ; B. Reference data for hydrogen and alkali atoms ; C. Spectroscopic notation for atoms and diatomic molecules ; D. Description of polarization states of light ; E. Euler angles and rotation matrices ; F. The Wigner-Eckart theorem and irreducible tensors ; G. The density matrix ; H. Elements of the Feynman diagram technique ; APPENDIX I: THE 3-J AND 6-J SYMBOLS
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