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.
£36.86
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
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
£10.44
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
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 *
£17.99
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
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
£34.00
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
£37.50
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
£18.00
Cambridge University Press Decoherence and Quantum Darwinism
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£52.24
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
£25.17
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
£42.75
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
£172.12
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
£150.75
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
£90.00
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
£201.88
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 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, 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 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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Oxford University Press Quantum Electronics for Atomic Physics and Telecommunication
Book SynopsisQuantum Electronics for Atomic Physics provides a course in quantum electronics for researchers in atomic physics and other related areas such as telecommunications. The book covers the usual topics, such as Gaussian beams, lasers, nonlinear optics and modulation techniques, but also includes a number of areas not usually found in a textbook on quantum electronics. Among the latter are such practical matters as the enhancement of nonlinear processes in a build-up cavity or periodically polled waveguide, impedance matching into a cavity, laser frequency stabilization (including servomechanism theory), astigmatism in ring cavities, and frequency locking a laser to an atomic or molecular line. The second edition includes a new complete chapter on optical waveguide theory, fiber optic components and fiber lasers. Other updates include new coverage of mode locked fiber lasers, comb generation in a micro-resonator, and periodically poled optical waveguides.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition This is a well-written and readable introduction to quantum electronics which treats topics not usually found in traditional texts. Nagourney has put together what could become a standard book in the field. * Ifan Hughes, Durham University *Graduate students and researchers in atomic physics, as well as university lecturers, will find this a useful resource. * Cern Courier *Table of Contents1. Gaussian beams ; 2. Optical resonators - geometrical properties ; 3. Energy relations in optical cavities ; 4. Optical cavity as frequency discriminator ; 5. Laser gain and some of its consequences ; 6. Laser oscillation and pumping mechanisms ; 7. Descriptions of specific CW laser systems ; 8. Laser gain in a semiconductor ; 9. Semiconductor diode lasers ; 10. Guided wave devices and fiber lasers ; 11. Mode-locked lasers and frequency metrology ; 12. Laser frequency stabilization and control systems ; 13. Atomic and molecular discriminants ; 14. Nonlinear optics ; 15. Frequency and amplitude modulation
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Oxford University Press Modern Quantum Theory
Book SynopsisIn the last few decades quantum theory has experienced an extensive revival owing to the rapid development of quantum information and quantum technologies. Based on a series of courses taught by the authors, the book takes the reader on a journey from the beginnings of quantum theory in the early twentieth century to the realm of quantum-information processing in the twenty-first. The central aim of this textbook, therefore, is to offer a detailed introduction to quantum theory that covers both physical and information-theoretic aspects, with a particular focus on the concept of entanglement and its characteristics, variants, and applications. Suitable for undergraduate students in physics and related subjects who encounter quantum mechanics for the first time, this book also serves as a resource for graduate students who want to engage with more advanced topics, offering a collection of derivations, proofs, technical methods, and references for graduate students and more experienced rTable of ContentsPART I - QUANTUM MECHANICS 1: Wave-Particle Duality 2: The Time-Dependent Schrödinger Equation 3: Mathematical Formalism of Quantum Mechanics 4: The Time-Independent Schrödinger Equation 5: The Quantum Harmonic Oscillator 6: Orbital Angular Momentum 7: The Three-Dimensional Schrödinger Equation 8: Spin and Atomic Structure 9: Electromagnetism in Quantum Mechanics 10: Perturbative Methods in Quantum Mechanics PART II - ENTANGLEMENT AND NON-LOCALITY 11: Density Matrices 12: Hidden-Variable Theories 13: Bell Inequalities 14: Quantum Teleportation 15: Entanglement and Separability 16: Quantification and Conversion of Entanglement 17: High-Dimensional Quantum Systems 18: Multipartite Entanglement PART III - ADVANCED TOPICS IN MODERN QUANTUM PHYSICS 19: Entropy of Classical Systems 20: Quantum Entropy and Correlations in Quantum Information 21: Quantum Channels and Quantum Operations 22: Open Quantum Systems, Decoherence, Atom-Field Coupling 23: Quantum Measurements 24: Quantum Metrology 25: Quantum States of Light 26: Particle Physics - Bell Inequalities 27: Particle Physics - Entanglement & Decoherence Free
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The University of Chicago Press Nuclear Physics
Book SynopsisThis volume presents, with some amplification, the notes on the lectures on nuclear physics given by Enrico Fermi at the University of Chicago in 1949.
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The University of Chicago Press Atoms in the Family My Life with Enrico Fermi
Book SynopsisAn account of the author's life with the atomic scientist Enrico Fermi, that covers Fermi's early childhood interest in science, and his rise in the Italian university system concurrent with the rise of fascism, his receipt of the Nobel Prize, their emigration to the United States in the 1930s, their experiences in America.
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The University of Chicago Press From Data to Quanta
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive philosophical and historical account of the experimental foundations of Niels Bohr’s practice of physics.Trade Review"Perovic offers a novel and refreshingly unorthodox interpretation of Bohr's seminal contributions to quantum physics and their philosophical implications. Adopting a method of historically sensitive analysis, he argues convincingly that the great Dane came to his overarching hypotheses, including the complementarity principle, by inductive reasoning inherently based on experiments. He skillfully defends Bohr against the charges that his epistemological and methodological views were amateurish armchair philosophy. Perovic's book on Bohr's vision is recommendable from a scientific, historical, and philosophical perspective."--Helge Kragh, Niels Bohr Institute, University of CopenhagenTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Preliminaries 2 From Laboratory to Theory 3 From Classical Experiments to Quantum Theory Part 2: Bohr’s Vision in Practice: the Old Quantum Theory 4 Spectral Lines, Quantum States, and a Master Model of the Atom 5 The Correspondence Principle as an Intermediary Hypothesis 6 Reception 7 The Scientific Moderator Part 3: Toward Quantum Mechanics 8 Quantum Corpuscles, Quantum Waves, and the Experiments 9 The Uncertainty Principle as an Intermediary Hypothesis 10 Metaphysical Principles and Heuristic Rules 11 New Formalisms and Bohr’s Atom 12 Complementarity Established and Applied Part 4: Aftermath 13 Bohr and the “Copenhagen Orthodoxy” 14 Bohr’s Response to the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Argument 15 The Mature Bohr and the Rise of Slick Theory and Theoreticians Acknowledgments Bibliography Index
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Columbia University Press Quarks to Culture
Book SynopsisQuarks to Culture explores the rhythm within what Tyler Volk calls the "grand sequence," a series of levels of sizes and innovations building from elementary quanta to globalized human civilization. The key is "combogenesis," the building-up from combination and integration to produce new things with innovative relations.Trade ReviewIt's hard to convey the excitement of what Tyler Volk has achieved in Quarks to Culture. Here we have well-chosen words, in crystal-clear paragraphs, combining to form compelling chapters, all of which add up to a convincing account of where we humans fit in the grand scheme of things. Volk is, in short, a systems thinker. Few writers could have written such a book as this. -- Liam Heneghan, DePaul University There are many books that attempt to build grand theories of everything. This is among the best. Volk has the breadth of intellect, the insatiable curiosity, the scientific rigor, and the philosophical depth to wander so widely. He does so with both creativity and wonder, yielding a provocative thesis-combogenesis-that is boldly innovative and metaphorically evocative, while tempered by humility and open-mindedness. -- Mitchell Thomashow, author of Ecological Identity: Becoming a Reflective Environmentalist Science advances at so fast a rate nowadays that few scholars can arrive at a big-picture understanding of the universe. Not so for Volk, who takes us on a fascinating ride from quarks to culture, explaining how the cosmos levels up at each stage, not by differentiation but by integration of existing things. A must-read for anyone interested in metapatterns and major transitions. -- Nathalie Gontier, University of Lisbon Tyler Volk has a marvelous talent for synthesizing scientific knowledge from a broad range of fields into a single all-encompassing vision, which he imparts with wit and poetic grace. Quarks to Culture, which highlights deep, recurring patterns in the structure of the cosmos, will help us see our wondrous world anew. -- John Horgan, director, Center for Science Writings, Stevens Institute of Technology Tyler Volk has written a splendid book that will engage many across divides of knowledge and worldviews. Comprehensive and thought-provoking, it offers a compelling narrative of a vision forward for humans and nature. -- Mary Evelyn Tucker, Yale University, coauthor of Journey of the Universe Quarks to Culture is a must-read. It weaves the myriad patterns of universe, life, and consciousness into a wonderful new tapestry. Volk combines scientific rigor and love for the humanities into a gentle, no-nonsense, full-of-facts, passionately well-written, fundamental new guide to help us better see ourselves in this ever-changing world. -- Francesco Tubiello, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization The identification of a universal principle-combogenesis-allows one to see the early history of the universe and the evolution of life and the evolution of human civilization through the same lens. An interesting, holistic way of viewing human history back to the origin of the universe. -- John Mayfield, author of The Engine of ComplexityTable of ContentsPreface Part I. Combogenesis and a Grand Sequence 1. Natural Chapters and Nested Scales 2. The Core Theme: Combogenesis Part II. Twelve Fundamental Levels 3. A Big Bang Start of Things and Relations 4. The Nucleons, with Immortal Proton and Fragile Neutron 5. Atomic Nuclei from Mutual Aid 6. Atoms with Space-Filling, Electric Mandalas 7. An Expanding Cornucopia of Molecules 8. Simple Cells Launch Life and Evolution 9. The Sexy Eukaryotic Cell 10. Multiple Ramps to the Complex Multicellular Organism 11. Animal Social Groups Wild with Possibilities 12. Tribal Metagroups and Cultural Evolution 13. Transplantable Agrovillages 14. Geopolitical States, Masters of Acquisition and Merger Part III. Dynamical Realms and Themes 15. Dynamical Realms and Their Base Levels 16. Alphakits: Atomic, Genetic, Linguistic 17. Themes in Evolutionary Dynamics 18. Convergent Themes of Combogenesis Epilogue: What About the Future? Acknowledgments Glossary Notes Bibliography Index
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MIT Press Ltd Molecular Mechanisms in Materials
Book SynopsisA student-oriented introduction to understanding mechanisms at the atomistic level controlling macroscopic materials phenomena through molecular dynamics simulations.Machine-learning-based computation in materials innovation, performance optimization, and sustainability offers exciting opportunities at the mesoscale research frontier. Molecular Mechanisms in Materials presents research findings and insights about material behavior at the molecular level and its impact on macroscopic properties. The book?s fifteen essays represent author Sidney Yip?s work in atomistic modeling and materials simulation over more than five decades. The phenomena are grouped into five basic types: fluctuations in simple fluids, crystal melting, plasticity and fracture, glassy relaxations, and amorphous rheology, all focused on molecular mechanisms in base materials.The organizing principle of Molecular Mechanisms in Materials is multiscale modeling and simulation, where conceptual models and simulation techniques are linked across the micro-to-macro length and time scales to control the outcome of specific materials processes. Each essay addresses a specific standalone topic of materials phenomena while also recognizing the larger context of materials science and technology. Individual case studies serve both as standalone essays and companion pieces to each other. Indeed, the global transformation of science and technology is well underway: in his epilogue, Yip discusses the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance future materials for societal benefits in the face of global challenges such as climate change, energy sustainability, infrastructure renewal, and nuclear arms control.
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MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin The Nuclear Muse Literature Physics and the
Book SynopsisCrossing the boundaries between science and the humanities, the author explores the volumes of discourse involved in the construction of the first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico, to discover the role rhetoric plays in the formulation and expression of scientific ideas.
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Reactions An Illustrated Exploration of Elements
Book SynopsisThe long-awaited third installment in Theodore Gray's iconic "Elements" trilogy. The first two...
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Introduction to Nuclear Reactions
Book SynopsisUntil the publication of the first edition of Introduction to Nuclear Reactions in 2004, an introductory reference on nuclear reactions had been unavailable. Now, fully updated throughout, this second edition continues to provide an authoritative overview of nuclear reactions. It discusses the main formalisms, ranging from basic laws to the final formulae used in academic research to calculate measurable quantities.Well known in their fields, the authors begin with a basic introduction to elements of scattering theory followed by a study of its applications to specific nuclear reactions. Early chapters give a framework of compound nucleus formation and its decay, fusion, fission, and direct reactions, that can be easily understood by the novice. These chapters also serve as prototypes for applications of the underlying physical ideas presented in previous chapters. The largest section of the book comprises the physical models that have been developed to account for theTable of Contents1. Classical and Quantum Scattering 2. The Partial-Wave Expansion Method. 3. Formal Scattering Theory. 4 Compound Nucleus Reactions. 5. Fusion and Fission. 6. Direct Reactions. 7. Nuclear Reactions in the Cosmos. 8 High Energy Collisions. 9. Realativistic Collisions.
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CRC Press Guidebook to Real Time Electron Dynamics
Book SynopsisThis practical book presents an overview of the various approaches developed to understand the dynamics of electronic systems in physics and chemistry.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Physics of Irradiation, from Molecules to Nano-Objects. Chapter 2: Theoretical Tools. Chapter 3: Physical Mechanisms and How to Access Them. Chapter 4: Analysis of Irradiation Induced Dynamics. Chapter 5: Conclusions and Future Directions. Appendix A. Bibliography. Index.
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them
Book SynopsisA fun, dazzling exploration of the strange numbers that illuminate the ultimate nature of reality.For particularly brilliant theoretical physicists like James Clerk Maxwell, Paul Dirac, or Albert Einstein, the search for mathematical truths led to strange new understandings of the ultimate nature of reality. But what are these truths? What are the mysterious numbers that explain the universe? In Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them, the leading theoretical physicist and YouTube star Antonio Padilla takes us on an irreverent cosmic tour of nine of the most extraordinary numbers in physics, offering a startling picture of how the universe works. These strange numbers include Graham's number, which is so large that if you thought about it in the wrong way, your head would collapse into a singularity; TREE(3), whose finite nature can never be definitively proved, because to do so would take so much time that the universe would experience a Poincaré Rec
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Springer New York Quantum Dynamics with Trajectories
Book Synopsisto Quantum Trajectories.- The Bohmian Route to the Hydrodynamic Equations.- The Phase Space Route to the Hydrodynamic Equations.- The Dynamics and Properties of Quantum Trajectories.- Function and Derivative Approximation on Unstructured Grids.- Applications of the Quantum Trajectory Method.- Adaptive Methods for Trajectory Dynamics.- Quantum Trajectories for Multidimensional Dynamics.- Approximations to the Quantum Force.- Derivative Propagation Along Quantum Trajectories.- Quantum Trajectories in Phase Space.- Mixed Quantum-Classical Dynamics.- Topics in Quantum Hydrodynamics: The Stress Tensor and Vorticity.- Quantum Trajectories for Stationary States.- Challenges and Opportunities.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "This excellent book covers a wide range of topics associated with Quantum Hydrodynamics. It's an excellent survey of the history, current state-of-the-field, and future research directions." (Brian Kendrick, Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, USA) "The book is unique in that it addresses with equal expertise, computational methodology and theoretical connections at the interface between de Broglie-Bohm theory and phase space moment methods. A highly didactic text, to be recommended to graduate students and researchers in physics and chemistry." (Irene Burghardt, Dépt. de chimie, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris, France) "Wyatt shows how one can use the ideas drawn from Bohm's interpretation to develop new and efficient computational methods for both time dependent and time independent quantum mechanics.This is THE definitive text on practical Bohmian mechanics." (Eric Bittner, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Houston, TX, USA) "The book under review is a good introduction to quantum hydrodynamics and an invaluable survey of the subject. It is written in clear and rigorous language and may be helpful both for novices having basic knowledge in quantum mechanics and experts. … Numerous illustrations, results of numerical computations and historical comments make reading more fascinating." (Sergei A. Nemnyugin, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2006 k) "This book presents the state of the art in the quantum trajectory (QT) method and its applications in quantum hydrodynamics. … In addition to advanced issues at the level of professional researchers, the book also contains many introductory elements that can nicely serve also to graduate students as a suitable extension of their textbook literature on quantum mechanics. Numerous boxes with outlines and summaries of basic results of chapter are particularly valuable to those who need a brief and concise information on a particular item." (Vladimir Cadež, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1107 (9), 2007)Table of Contentsto Quantum Trajectories.- The Bohmian Route to the Hydrodynamic Equations.- The Phase Space Route to the Hydrodynamic Equations.- The Dynamics and Properties of Quantum Trajectories.- Function and Derivative Approximation on Unstructured Grids.- Applications of the Quantum Trajectory Method.- Adaptive Methods for Trajectory Dynamics.- Quantum Trajectories for Multidimensional Dynamics.- Approximations to the Quantum Force.- Derivative Propagation Along Quantum Trajectories.- Quantum Trajectories in Phase Space.- Mixed Quantum-Classical Dynamics.- Topics in Quantum Hydrodynamics: The Stress Tensor and Vorticity.- Quantum Trajectories for Stationary States.- Challenges and Opportunities.
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Springer Laser Cooling and Trapping
Book SynopsisLaser cooling is a new technique that has led to new insights into the behavior of atoms. This text covers the foundations, the techniques, and applications: from atomic clocks and studies of collision processes to diffraction and interference of atomic beams at optical lattices. It is aimed at advanced undergraduates and beginning graduates.Table of ContentsIntroduction and review of quantum mechanics: Review of Quantum Mechanics.- The Density Matrix.- Force on Two-Level Atoms.- Multi-Level Atoms.- General Properties Concerning Laser Cooling. Cooling and Trapping: Deceleration of an Atomic Beam.- Optical Molasses.- Cooling Below the Doppler Limit.- The Dipole Force.- Magentic Trapping of Neutral Atoms.- Optical Traps for Neutral Atoms.- Evaporative Cooling. Applications: Newtonian Atom Optics.- Ultra-Cold Collisions.- deBrooglie-Wave Optics.- Optical Lattices.- Bose -Einstein Condensation.- Dark States.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Designing Dendrimers
Book SynopsisResearch on dendrimers has exploded in the last fifteen years, moving from the establishment of synthetic methodologies towards sophisticated applications. Designing Dendrimers covers both fundamental and applicative aspects of dendrimer research.Table of ContentsPreface vii List of Contributors xi 1 Dendrimers as quantized nano-modules in the nanotechnology field 1 Jørn B. Christensen and Donald A. Tomalia 2 Novel methods for dendrimer synthesis 35 Isao Washio and Mitsuru Ueda 3 Designer monomers to tailored dendrimers 57 George R. Newkome and Carol Shreiner 4 Dendronized polymers: state of the art in Zurich 95 Afang Zhang and A. Dieter Schl€uter 5 Shape persistent polyphenylene-based dendrimers 121 Martin Baumgarten, Tianshi Qin, and Klaus M€ullen 6 Dendrimer chemistry with fullerenes 161 Jean-Franc¸ois Nierengarten 7 Redox and fluorescent open core dendrimers 195 Angel E. Kaifer 8 Redox-active organometallic dendrimers as electrochemical sensors 219 Carmen M. Casado, Beatriz Alonso, Jose Losada, and Marı´a Pilar Garcı´a-Armada 9 Shape-persistent conjugated dendrimers for organic electronics 263 Jing Yan, Fan Gao, Jian Pei, and Yuguo Ma 10 Fine-controlled metal assembly in dendrimers 303 Takane Imaoka and Kimihisa Yamamoto 11 Enlightening structure and properties of dendrimers by fluorescence depolarization 341 Giacomo Bergamini, Enrico Marchi, Paola Ceroni, and Vincenzo Balzani 12 Single-molecule spectroscopy of dendrimer systems 367 Tom Vosch 13 Degradable dendrimers 403 Marc Gingras 14 Porphyrin dendrimers as biological oxygen sensors 463 Sergei A. Vinogradov and David F. Wilson 15 Peptide dendrimers as artificial proteins 505 Tamis Darbre and Jean-Louis Reymond 16 Phosphorus-containing dendritic architectures: synthesis and applications 529 Anne-Marie Caminade and Jean-Pierre Majoral Index 563
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Advances in Chemical Physics Volume 90
Book SynopsisThe Advances in Chemical Physics series provides the chemical physics and physical chemistry fields with a forum for critical, authoritative evaluations of advances in every area of the discipline. Filled with cutting-edge research reported in a cohesive manner not found elsewhere in the literature, each volume of the Advances in Chemical Physics series serves as the perfect supplement to any advanced graduate class devoted to the study of chemical physics.Table of ContentsZEKE Spectroscopy: High-Resolution Spectroscopy with Photoelectrons(K. Muller-Dethlefs, et al.). New Ways of Understanding Semiclassical Quantization (P. Gaspard,et al.). Indexes.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Electromagnetic Propagation in MultiMode Random
Book SynopsisReflecting the growing importance of multi-mode transmission media in communications, radar, sensors, remote sensing, and many other industrial applications, this work presents analytic methods for calculating the transmission statistics of microwave and optical components with random imperfections. The emphasis here is on multi-mode waveguides, optical fibers, and directional couplers-described by the coupled line equations with random parameters-as well as multi-layer optical coatings used as windows, mirrors, or filters. The author clearly explains how to calculate the transmission statistics of these devices in terms of their coupling or optical thickness statistics, in both the time and frequency domains. This unique resource for engineers and researchers involved in the design of multi-mode transmission media: * Focuses on matrix techniques and the various types of problems to which they can be applied * Incorporates many new results developed by the author *Table of ContentsCoupled Line Equations. Guides with White Random Coupling. Examples- White Coupling. Directional Coupler with White Propagation Parameters. Guides with General Coupling Spectra. Four-Mode Guide with Exponential Coupling Covariance. Random Square-Wave Coupling. Multi-Layer Coatings with Random Optical Thickness. Conclusion. Appendices. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Introduction to Molecular Dynamics and Chemical
Book SynopsisThis book covers both molecular reaction dynamics and chemical kinetics (useful in calculating the probability of chemical reactions occurring) with a complete discussion of theory and thorough mathematical presentations.Table of ContentsInteraction Potentials. Relative Motion. Collisional Approach. Partition Functions. Transition State Theory. Generalized Transition State Theory. Theory for Unimolecular Reactions. Classical Dynamics. Nonadiabatic Transitions. Surface Kinetics. Chemical Reactions in Solution. Energetic Aspects of Solvent Effects on Solutes. Models for Chemical Reactions in Solution. Kramers' Theory. The Classical Model of Electron Transfer Reactions in Solution. Appendices. Index.
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