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
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
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
John Murray Press How Did It All Begin?
Book Synopsis'Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet'How did it all begin?Is there a God?Throughout his extraordinary career, Stephen Hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteries. In How Did It All Begin? the world famous cosmologist and bestselling author of A Brief History of Time explores the fundamental questions of our existence.'A brilliant mind' Daily TelegraphBrief Answers, Big Questions: this stunning paperback series offers electrifying essays from one of the greatest minds of our age, taken from the original text of the No. 1 bestselling Brief Answers to the Big Questions.
£7.44
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
£42.99
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
John Wiley & Sons Inc Radiation Detection and Measurement
Book SynopsisThe new edition continues to convey the importance of understanding the basic physics underlying the operation of instruments. This edition includes upto date information on new technical developments that continue to enhase the instruments and techniques availible for the detection and spectroscopy of ionizing radiation. .Table of ContentsChapter 1 Radiation Sources. I. Units And Definitions. II. Fast Electron Sources. III. Heavy Charged Particle Sources. IV. Sources Of Electromagnetic Radiation. V. Neutron Sources. Chapter 2 Radiation Interactions. I. Interaction Of Heavy Charged Particles. II. Interaction Of Fast Electrons. III. Interaction Of Gamma Rays. IV. Interaction Of Neutrons. V. Radiation Exposure And Dose. Chapter 3 Counting Statistics And Error Prediction. I. Characterization Of Data. II. Statistical Models. III. Applications Of Statistical Models. IV. Error Propagation. V. Optimization Of Counting Experiments. VI. Limits Of Detectability. VII. Distribution Of Time Intervals. Chapter 4 General Properties Of Radiation Detectors. I. Simplified Detector Model. II. Modes Of Detector Operation. III. Pulse Height Spectra. IV. Counting Curves And Plateaus. V. Energy Resolution. VI. Detection Efficiency. VII. Dead Time. Chapter 5 Ionization Chambers. I. The Ionization Process In Gases. II. Charge Migration And Collection. III. Design And Operation Of Dc Ion Chambers. IV. Radiation Dose Measurement With Ion Chambers. V. Applications Of Dc Ion Chambers. VI. Pulse Mode Operation. Chapter 6 Proportional Counters. I. Gas Multiplication. II. Design Features Of Proportional Counters. III. Proportional Counter Performance. IV. Detection Efficiency And Counting Curves. V. Variants Of The Proportional Counter Design. VI. Micropattern Gas Detectors. Chapter 7 Geiger-Mueller Counters. I. The Geiger Discharge. II. Fill Gases. III. Quenching. IV. Time Behavior. V. The Geiger Counting Plateau. VI. Design Features. VII. Counting Efficiency. VIII. Time-To-First-Count Method. IX. G-M Survey Meters. Chapter 8 Scintillation Detector Principles. I. Organic Scintillators. II. Inorganic Scintillators. III. Light Collection And Scintillator Mounting. Chapter 9 Photomultiplier Tubes And Photodiodes. I. Introduction. II. The Photocathode. III. Electron Multiplication. IV. Photomultiplier Tube Characteristics. V. Ancillary Equipment Required With Photomultiplier Tubes. VI. Photodiodes As Substitutes For Photomultiplier Tubes. VII. Scintillation Pulse Shape Analysis. VIII. Hybrid Photomultiplier Tubes. IX. Position-Sensing Photomultiplier Tubes. X. Photoionization Detectors. Chapter 10 Radiation Spectroscopy With Scintillators. I. General Considerations In Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy. II. Gamma-Ray Interactions. III. Predicted Response Functions. IV. Properties Of Scintillation Gamma-Ray Spectrometers. V. Response Of Scintillation Detectors To Neutrons. VI. Electron Spectroscopy With Scintillators. VII. Specialized Detector Configurations Based On Scintillation. Chapter 11 Semiconductor Diode Detectors. I. Semiconductor Properties. II. The Action Of Ionizing Radiation In Semiconductors. III. Semiconductors As Radiation Detectors. IV. Semiconductor Detector Configurations. V. Operational Characteristics. VI. Applications Of Silicon Diode Detectors. Chapter 12 Germanium Gamma-Ray Detectors. I. General Considerations. II. Configurations Of Germanium Detectors. III. Germanium Detector Operational Characteristics. IV. Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy With Germanium Detectors. Chapter 13 Other Solid-State Detectors. I. Lithium-Drifted Silicon Detectors. II. Semiconductor Materials Other Than Silicon Or Germanium. III. Avalanche Detectors. IV. Photoconductive Detectors. V. Position-Sensitive Semiconductor Detectors. Chapter 14 Slow Neutron Detection Methods. I. Nuclear Reactions Of Interest In Neutron Detection. II. Detectors Based On The Boron Reaction. III. Detectors Based On Other Conversion Reactions. IV. Reactor Instrumentation. Chapter 15 Fast Neutron Detection And Spectroscopy. I. Counters Based On Neutron Moderation. II. Detectors Based On Fast Neutron-Induced Reactions. III. Detectors That Utilize Fast Neutron Scattering. Chapter 16 Pulse Processing. I. Overview Of Pulse Processing. II. Device Impedances. III. Coaxial Cables. IV. Linear And Logic Pulses. V. Instrument Standards. VI. Summary Of Pulse-Processing Units. VII. Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICS). VIII. Components Common To Many Applications. Chapter 17 Pulse Shaping, Counting, And Timing. I. Pulse Shaping. II. Pulse Counting Systems. III. Pulse Height Analysis Systems. IV. Digital Pulse Processing. V. Systems Involving Pulse Timing. VI. Pulse Shape Discrimination. Chapter 18 Multichannel Pulse Analysis. I. Single-Channel Methods. II. General Multichannel Characteristics. III. The Multichannel Analyzer. IV. Spectrum Stabilization And Relocation. V. Spectrum Analysis. Chapter 19 Miscellaneous Detector Types. I. Cherenkov Detectors. II. Gas-Filled Detectors In Self-Quenched Streamer Mode. III. High-Pressure Xenon Spectrometers. IV. Liquid Ionization And Proportional Counters. V. Cryogenic Detectors. VI. Photographic Emulsions. VII. Thermoluminescent Dosimeters And Image Plates. VIII. Track-Etch Detectors. IX. Superheated Drop Or "Bubble Detectors". X. Neutron Detection By Activation. XI. Detection Methods Based On Integrated Circuit Components. Chapter 20 Background And Detector Shielding. I. Sources Of Background. II. Background In Gamma-Ray Spectra. III. Background In Other Detectors. IV. Shielding Materials. V. Active Methods Of Background Reduction. Appendix A The NIM, CAMAC, And VME Instrumentation Standards. Appendix B Derivation Of The Expression For Sample Variance In Chapter 3. Appendix C Statistical Behavior Of Counting Data For Variable Mean Value. Appendix D The Shockley-Ramo Theorem For Induced Charge.
£240.26
Princeton University Press String Theory in a Nutshell
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for the previous edition:“What sets this book apart from other recent and older texts on string theory is that, while providing the level of detail in the derivation of all central results that is necessary for an introductory textbook, Kiritsis maintains a brisk and steady pace, and also includes a colloquial discussion of new concepts at the beginning of every section.”—Johannes Walcher, Mathematical Reviews“This textbook on string theory presents the state of the art of this quickly developing topic.”—Hans-Jürgen Schmidt, Zentralblatt MATH“An excellent reference for any graduate student interested in string theory. Kiritsis succinctly describes many of the recent developments that are necessary background to current research.”—Juan Maldacena, Institute for Advanced Study “There is a definite need for a short, speedy introduction to modern string theory. Kiritsis beautifully fills this gap—including all essential areas, but remaining relatively concise, so that a beginning student can work through the entire text.”—Andrew Strominger, Harvard University
£80.75
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
£16.10
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
£45.00
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
£65.55
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
£61.75
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...
£22.50
Institute of Physics Publishing Molecular Photophysics and Spectroscopy Second
Book SynopsisThis new,expanded edition provides a fresh, accessible photon-based description ofmodern molecular spectroscopy and photophysics for senior undergraduates and graduatestudents. Includes works examples and purposely devised illustrations.
£71.25
John Murray Press Why the Universe Exists: How particle physics
Book SynopsisAs you read this, billions of neutrinos from the sun are passing through your body, antimatter is sprouting from your dinner and the core of your being is a chaotic mess of particles known only as quarks and gluons.If the recent discovery of the Higgs boson piqued your interest, then Why The Universe Exists will take you deeper into the world of particle physics, with leading physicists and New Scientist exploring how the universe functions at the smallest scales. Find out about hunt for dark matter and why there is something rather than nothing. Discover how accelerators such as the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland are rewinding time to the first moments after the big bang, and how ghostly neutrino particles may hold the answers to the greatest mysteries of the universe. ABOUT THE SERIESNew Scientist Instant Expert books are definitive and accessible entry points to the most important subjects in science; subjects that challenge, attract debate, invite controversy and engage the most enquiring minds. Designed for curious readers who want to know how things work and why, the Instant Expert series explores the topics that really matter and their impact on individuals, society, and the planet, translating the scientific complexities around us into language that's open to everyone, and putting new ideas and discoveries into perspective and context.
£10.44
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.Trade Review""Well-written and easy to read. Quantum Fuzz is an excellent introduction for anyone reading about physics for the first time, and also a good review for physics students. Very comprehensive and enjoyable. Highly recommended.”—Barry Parker, author of The Physics of War “Quantum Fuzz is an engaging book that ventures way beyond what the title implies. As promised, Walker explains quantum mechanics to a general audience by way of analogies, a difficult task that he accomplishes smoothly. But he doesn't stop there. Astronomy, computers, physics, and some aspects of modern technology from his professional engineering experience are addressed with clear, precise explanations. As a bonus, chemistry and the periodic table have the most cogent exposition I have ever seen, especially since it is viewed from a physics standpoint. This is a welcome addition to any thoughtful person's library.”—Arthur W. Wiggins, Physics Professor Emeritus at Oakland Community College and coauthor of The Human Side of Science “Walker brings to life one of the most strange, fascinating, and beautiful descriptions of our physical world. . . . Human beings and things here on Earth are all made of atoms. Yet most people know nothing of their diffuse, fascinating symmetries, and how these forms determine much of the properties of our universe. This book is an opportunity to 'come on board and sail to new lands of understanding.'" —David Toback, author of Big Bang, Black Holes, No Math“A good introduction for the general reader to the theory and applications of quantum mechanics. It includes one of the best descriptions of the history of the discovery of quantum mechanics that I have seen.”—Fred Kuttner, PhD, coauthor of Quantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness “Guided by Walker's careful, clear, and comfortable writing, you will discover a new way of understanding matter, energy, and the universe as a whole.”—Alfred "Fred” B. Bortz, PhD, author, and winner of the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG How to Drive a Nuclear Reactor
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how a nuclear power station works? This lively book will answer that question. It’ll take you on a journey from the science behind nuclear reactors, through their start-up, operation and shutdown. Along the way it covers a bit of the engineering, reactor history, different kinds of reactors and what can go wrong with them. Much of this is seen from the viewpoint of a trainee operator on a Pressurised Water Reactor - the most common type of nuclear reactor in the world. Colin Tucker has spent the last thirty years keeping reactors safe. Join him on a tour that is the next best thing to driving a nuclear reactor yourself!Trade Review“The book is great with the perfect mid-point of useful technical detail and easily understandable explanations. An excellent read for anyone interested in something a bit more in-depth than most popular science books, just so long as you go in with your brain switched on.” (Popular Science, popsciencebooks.blogspot.com, September 7, 2020)“It should be of interest to both general readers wanting to know how a nuclear reactor works, those new to the industry, and specialists wanting a broader overview. … The book is well produced, well written and the author’s enthusiasm and sense of humour come over.” (Nigel Buttery, Nuclear Future, May-June, 2020)Table of ContentsOne Man and His Dog.- Physics is Phun.- Being Friendly to Neutrons.- Criticality is Not as Bad as it Sounds.- What Makes Nuclear Special?.- The Thing you put your Reactor in.....- Pull the Rods Out and Stand Back.- Watt Power?.- Your Reactor is Stable (Part One).- You've got to do Something with all that Steam....- The Big Red Button.- Your Reactor is Stable (Part Two).- Putting a Spin on it.- Going Up!.- Power, and How to Change it.- Steady Power with Nothin to do?.- It's All About Safety.- What Can Go Wrong (and what you can do about it...).- Smaller isn't Always Easier.- What Else Can Go Wrong?.- When you run out of Oomph.- Other Reactor Designs are Available.- How to Build your own Reactor.- And there's more....- Conclusion.
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Springer International Publishing AG Molecular Dynamics
Book SynopsisThis molecular dynamics textbook takes the reader from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics and vice versa, and from few-body systems to many-body systems. It is self-contained, comprehensive, and builds the theory of molecular dynamics from basic principles to applications, allowing the subject to be appreciated by readers from physics, chemistry, and biology backgrounds while maintaining mathematical rigor. The book is enhanced with illustrations, problems and solutions, and suggested reading, making it ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses or self-study. With coverage of recent developments, the book is essential reading for students who explore and characterize phenomena at the atomic level. It is a useful reference for researchers in physics and chemistry, and can act as an entry point for researchers in nanoscience, materials engineering, genetics, and related fields who are seeking a deeper understanding of nature.Table of ContentsI BASICS OFCLASSICAL MECHANICS1 Principles of classical dynamics1.1 Newtonian dynamics1.2 Space and time1.3 Mass1.4 Energy1.5 Electric charge1.6 Reference system of coordinates1.7 Newtonian time1.8 Linear motion1.9 Angular motion1.10 Descriptions between inertialreference frames2 Foundations of Newtonian dynamics2.1 First Newton’s law2.2 Second Newton’s law2.3 Third Newton’s law2.4 Reduced mass of a two-particlesystem2.5 Time reversibility2.6 Angular momentum and torque2.7 Impulse, work and power2.8 Kinetic and potential energies2.9 Energy conservation3 Many-particle systems3.1 Reference frame of amany-particle system3.2 Angular momentum and torque of amany-particle system3.3 Mechanical energies of a many-particlesystem3.4 Transformation of the energycomponents3.5 Energy balance equation3.6 Statistical and time averages ofphysical observables3.7 Ergodic hypothesis3.8 Breaking the ergodic hypothesis3.9 Velocity distribution function3.10 Temperature of a system ofparticles3.11 Temperature scaling as athermostat3.12 Temperature fluctuations3.13 Pressure and volume3.14 The virial and the equation ofstate4 Mechanical descriptors4.1 Caloric curve4.2 Interatomic distancefluctuations4.3 Root mean square deviation ofpositions4.4 Orientational order parameter4.5 Pair correlation distributionfunction4.6 Correlation functions4.7 Properties of correlationfunctions4.8 Vibrational spectra fromautocorrelation functions5 Rigid body5.1 Angular momentum of a rotatingsystem of particles5.2 External torques acting on arotating body5.3 Total energy of a rotating rigidbody6 Analytical Mechanics6.1 Action function6.2 Principle of stationary action6.3 Classifying molecular systems6.4 Lagrange’s equations of motion6.5 Newtonian equations of motionfrom Lagrange theory6.6 Non-uniqueness of the Lagrangian6.7 Invariance of the Lagrangeequations of motion6.8 Motion with constraints6.9 Hamilton’s function6.10 Preservation of the Hamiltonianin time6.11 Conserved observables andsymmetries6.12 Space homogeneity6.13 Space isotropy6.14 Uniform passage of time6.15 Hamilton’s equations of motion6.16 Invariance under canonicaltransformations6.17 Time reversibility inHamiltonian theory6.18 Hamilton-Jacobi theory6.19 Illustrating with the harmonicoscillator6.20 Contact between quantum andclassical mechanics6.21 Poisson’s brackets6.22 Classical time propagatorII BASICS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS7 Wave-particle duality of matter7.1 Young’s experiment7.2 Interference of waves7.3 Photo-electron experiment7.4 Compton’s experiment7.5 Davisson-Germer’s experiment7.6 De Broglie’s hypothesis7.7 Bohr’s complementary principle8 Quantization of the energy8.1 Planck’s energy equation8.2 Blackbody radiation experiment8.3 Rayleigh-Jeans law8.4 Wien’s displacement law8.5 Ultraviolet catastrophe8.6 Planck’s law8.7 Franck-Hertz experiment8.8 Heisenberg’s uncertaintyprinciple8.9 Appendix: Planck’s radiationintensity law9 Quantization of the angularmomentum9.1 Orbital angular momentum andspin9.2 Characterizing a particle withspin9.3 Stern-Gerlach experiment9.4 Wave-particle duality and spinof a particle9.5 Fermions and bosons9.6 Pauli’s exclusion principle andHund’s rule9.7 Appendix: magnetic moment9.7.1 Electric current in a circularloop9.7.2 Magnetic g factor9.7.3 Magnetic energy and magneticwork9.7.4 Zeeman effect9.7.5 Electron spin9.7.6 Paschen-Back effect9.7.7 Applications of the spinresonance technique10 Postulates of quantum mechanics10.1 Reformulating the conceptualworld10.2 Postulates of quantum mechanics10.2.1 First postulate10.2.2 Second postulate10.2.3 Third postulate10.2.4 Fourth postulate10.2.5 Fifth postulate10.2.6 Sixth postulate10.3 Stationary states10.4 Superposition principle ofquantum states10.5 Bohr’s correspondence principle10.6 Selection rules10.7 Pauli’s principle in theelectronic wave function10.8 Wave function of the electronsin a molecule10.9 Variational principle of theenergy10.10 Appendix: proposing the waveequation for matter waves10.11 Appendix: expansion of a determinantalwave functionIII FIRST-PRINCIPLES MOLECULARDYNAMICS11 Dynamics of electrons and nuclei11.1 The electronic and nucleardynamics are coupled11.2 The molecular Hamiltonian11.3 Approximating the total wavefunction 20611.4 The time-dependent self-consistent field equations12 Classical limit of the nuclearmotion12.1 Polar form of the nuclear waveequation12.2 Continuity and Hamilton-Jacobiequations12.3 Conditions to describe the nuclearparticles classically12.4 Simplification of the nuclearpotential12.5 Parameterizing the potentialfunction12.6 Total energy of the molecularsystem12.7 Establishing the accuracy ofatomic forces12.8 Diffusion from the continuityequation12.9 Diffusion equation and particleflux12.10 Expansion of the electronicwave equation12.11 Expansion of the Newtonianequation of the nuclei12.12 Appendix: the Bohm’s quantumpotentialIV CLASSICAL MOLECULAR DYNAMICS13 Classical molecular dynamics13.1 Model interaction potentials13.2 Forcefields13.3 Atom types13.4 The united atom13.5 Bond elongation and compression13.6 Combination rules13.7 Bond angle vibration13.8 Plane bending13.9 Angle inversion13.10 Torsional motion13.11 Electrostatic interaction13.12 Van der Waals forces13.13 Interaction potentialfunctions of water13.14 Polarizability of atoms13.15 External fields and potentials13.16 Parameterization of forcefields13.17 Model potentials ofnon-biological systems13.18 Sutton-Chen potential function13.19 Gupta potential function13.20 Tersoff potential function13.21 Appendix: harmonic model ofthe dispersion energy14 Extended systems14.1 Fixed and flexible boundaries14.2 Periodic boundary conditions14.3 The P BC system is an opensystem14.4 Electrostatics in the P BC approach14.5 Ewald sum approach14.6 Using the Poisson equation14.7 Short-range interactions14.8 Dealing with the electrostaticself-interaction14.9 Long-range interactions14.10 Ewald electrostatic energy14.11 Smooth particle mesh Ewaldapproach14.12 Shifted potentials and forcesV TIME EVOLUTION OPERATORS15 Integrating the equations ofmotion15.1 The Liouville operator as atime propagator15.2 Discretizing the timepropagator15.3 Evolving positions and momenta15.4 Simplified time integrators15.5 Leapfrog algorithm15.6 Verlet algorithm15.7 Bond constraints
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Princeton University Press The Standard Model
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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.
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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 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 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 Physics of Quantum Mechanics
Book SynopsisThe Physics of Quantum Mechanics aims to give students a good understanding of how quantum mechanics describes the material world. The text stresses the continuity between the quantum world and the classical world, which is merely an approximation to the quantum world.Trade ReviewThis book is a deep, well-explained and beautiful text on the foundations and applications of quantum mechanics. It is eminently suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduates who wish to study the subject. Some precious jewels can be found within after building up the Dirac representation of quantum mechanics: scattering theory and condensed matter applications, for example. * Ben Allanach, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge *The extensive discussion of the physics behind the mathematical manipulations of the theory, coupled with the smooth, colloquial writing style and delightful historical footnotes makes this book somewhat unique in the field. It devotes large sections to the more modern topics of quantum computing and quantum measurement theory, which are active areas of current research. In addition, there is a copious selection of problems, at all levels of difficulty, which should prove extremely useful to anyone teaching the course. * Harold S. Zapolsky, Rutgers University *Binney and Skinners introductory book on quantum mechanics approaches the subject in a unique way ... The text is very well written for the target audience of second or third year University students in Physics, Chemistry, or certain Engineering specialties and I would highly recommend it for anyone who might be considering teaching or tutoring such a course. * Brian Todd Huffman, University of Oxford *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Operators, measurement and time evolution ; 3. Oscillators ; 4. Transformations & Observables ; 5. Motion in step potentials ; 6. Composite systems ; 7. Angular Momentum ; 8. Hydrogen ; 9. Motion in a magnetic field ; 10. Perturbation theory ; 11. Helium and the periodic table ; 12. Adiabatic principle ; 13. Scattering Theory ; Appendices
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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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Cambridge University Press Physics of Massive Neutrinos
Book SynopsisThe neutrino, an elementary particle, plays a special role in the physics of particles and nuclei as well as in astrophysics and cosmology. Since the neutrino interacts only very weakly with matter, it is very difficult to observe. As a result, many of its basic properties are still unknown.Trade Review"...readable and concise, but still fairly thorough...Overall, this is an excellent introduction and guide to an important and complex field." NatureTable of ContentsPreface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; 1. Neutrino properties; 2. Kinematic tests for neutrino mass; 3. Neutrino induced reactions; 4. Heavy neutrinos and neutrino decay; 5. Neutrino oscillations; 6. Double beta decay; 7. Massive neutrinos in cosmology and astrophysics; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Electronic and Photoelectron Spectroscopy
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Cambridge University Press BoseCondensed Gases at Finite Temperatures
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Institute of Physics Publishing Introduction to Simulation Methods for Gas
Book SynopsisGas discharge plasma is the most common type of low-temperature plasma, with a large number of practical applications covering almost all areas of modern science and technology. This book is an introduction to the numerical modeling methods for gas discharge plasmas. It is intended to assist and direct graduate students and junior researchers, whose research activity deals with computational plasma physics. Topics covered include the essentials of basic modelling approaches (particle, fluid, and hybrid) for gas discharges, and the implementation of these methods with examples of glow (DC and RF) discharges. Numerical studies of nonlinear dynamics and formation of spatio-temporal patterns in gas discharge systems are also presented.Key Features Focuses solely on gas discharge plasmas Covers basic modelling techniques, including particle, fluid, and hybrid Provides details of applications and implementation for t
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Measurement
Book SynopsisThis book adopts a novel, physics-first approach to quantum measurement, using physical experiments as the basis to describe the underlying mathematical formalism. The text is an excellent introduction for students wanting to learn more about measurement theory, and the wide selection of exercises make this book ideal for courses.Trade Review'There is a spot in the great John Archibald Wheeler's autobiography where he writes, 'Many students entering upon their study of quantum mechanics are told that [the theory] shows its essence in the equation Erwin Schrödinger published in 1926. … But, to my mind, the Schrödinger wave fails to capture the true essence of quantum mechanics. That essence is measurement.' Were Wheeler but alive today to see this marvelous book! His outlook shaped my own approach to the foundations of quantum theory, but this book is the first living instantiation of Wheeler's deep thought to physical practice itself. It will be a standard reference for years to come.' Christopher Fuchs, University of Massachusetts Boston'This is a fascinating exploration of quantum measurement, going far beyond the standard textbook coverage and guided by the most recent experiments. Essential reading for quantum physicists and engineers and a valuable reference for all those seeking an in-depth understanding of fundamental quantum processes and solid-state quantum devices.' Jean-Michel Raimond, Sorbonne Université'Theoretical and experimental physicists mean different things when they refer to the quantum measurement problem. In this book two world leading quantum physicists, one a theoretician and one an experimentalist, give a comprehensive treatment of the real measurement problem: how to intervene and control the quantum world. This problem is at the foundation of the rapidly developing quantum technology industry. In so doing, they recast moribund questions in quantum foundations and provide the tools for more effective quantum technology.' Gerard Milburn, The University of QueenslandTable of Contents1. Introduction to quantum physics and measurement; 2. Projective measurement; 3. Generalized measurement; 4. Weak measurement; 5. Continuous measurement – diffusive case; 6. Continuous measurement – quantum jump case; 7. Linear detectors; 8. Quantum amplifcation; 9. Measurement-related phenomena and applications; 10. Feedback and control; 11. Epilogue – what does it all mean?
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CRC Press Radioactivity
Book SynopsisThis book provides an accessible introduction to radioactivity. The first in a two-volume set, this volume is presented in two parts, covering radiation physics and natural radiation exposure.It first explores the discovery and physics of the phenomenon of radioactivity, covering the discovery of radioactive decay and the historical development of the physics and applications of radioactivity through to 1940. Chapters then present descriptive summaries of the physics of the atom and the atomic nucleus, mass and energy conditions, the nature of isotopes, and the different decay patterns. Chapter three discusses decay laws and introduces natural origins of radioactivity as well as methods for producing radioactive isotopes through nuclear reaction processes in reactor and accelerator. The book then provides an introduction on dosimetry, radiation chemistry and impact of radiation on biological systems.The second half of the book details natural radioactivity and the role
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Real-Time Quantum Dynamics of Electron–Phonon Systems
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Basic Atomic Interactions of Accelerated Heavy Ions in Matter: Atomic Interactions of Heavy Ions
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Heavy Ion Reactions at Low Energies
Book SynopsisThis book is based on Valery Zagrebaev's original papers and lecture materials on nuclear physics with heavy ions, which he prepared and extended through many years for the students of nuclear physics specialties.Thе book outlines the main experimental facts on nuclear reactions involving heavy ions at low energies. It focuses on discussions of nuclear physics processes that are a subject of active, modern research and it gives illustrative explanations of these phenomena in the framework of up-to-date theoretical concepts.This textbook is intended for students in physics who have completed a standard course of quantum mechanics and have basic ideas of nuclear physics processes.It is designed as a kind of lifeboat that, at the end of the course, will allow students to navigate the modern scientific literature and to understand the goals and objectives of current, on-going research.Table of Contents1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62. Nuclear interactions and classes of nuclear reaction . . . . . . . . . 122.1. Nucleon-nucleon and nucleon-nucleus interactions, nuclear mean field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.2. Nucleus-nucleus interaction: folding and phenomenological potentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.2.1. Folding potentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.2.2. Woods-Saxon potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202.2.3. Proximity potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212.2.4. Bass potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222.2.5. Comparison of diabatic potentials for the nucleus-nucleusinteraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232.2.6. Dependence of potential energy on nuclear orientation . 232.2.7. Dependence of potential energy on dynamical deformations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252.3. Classification of nuclear reactions, experimental procedures, cross sections and kinematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273. Elastic scattering of nucleons and heavy ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343.1. Scattering in a Coulomb field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343.2. Elastic scattering of protons and neutrons. Optical model . . . 373.3. Elastic scattering of light ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433.4. Applicability of classical mechanics and trajectory analyses . . 453.5. Nuclear rainbow and diffraction scattering . . . . . . . . . . . . 493.6. Elastic scattering of heavy ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564. Quasi-elastic scattering of heavy ions and few-nucleon transfer reactions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584.1. Direct process of light-particle transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 594.2. Distorted-wave description of direct reactions . . . . . . . . . . 614.3. Single-particle states and cluster states, spectroscopic factors . 624.4. Inelastic excitation of vibrational and rotational states . . . . . 654.5. Quasi-elastic scattering of heavy ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684.6. Reactions of few-nucleon transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745. Deep-inelastic scattering of nuclei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785.1. Experimental systematics of deep-inelastic scattering and quasifission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795.2. Potential energy of heavy nuclear systems, diabatic and adiabatic driving potentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855.2.1. Nucleon transfer and driving potentials . . . . . . . . . 855.2.2. Macro-microscopic model and the adiabatic potential energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865.3. Transport equations for deep-inelastic nuclear collisions: Frictional forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 915.4. Calculation of deep-inelastic cross sections . . . . . . . . . . . 965.5. Analysis of deep-inelastic scattering and quasi-fission . . . . . . 995.6. Multi-nucleon transfer reactions. Synthesis of heavy neutronrich nuclei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1046. Fusion of atomic nuclei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1136.1. Detecting fission fragments and evaporation residues from the compound nucleus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1146.2. Statistical model for the decay of an excited nucleus . . . . . . 1166.3. Fusion at above-barrier energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1256.4. Sub-barrier fusion. Hill–Wheeler formula . . . . . . . . . . . . 1276.5. Coupled channels. Empirical and quantum description of fusion 1296.6. Barrier distribution function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1346.7. Neutron transfer in the process of sub-barrier fusion . . . . . . 1356.8. Synthesis of superheavy elements in fusion reactions . . . . . . 1426.9. Radiative capture of light nuclei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Strongly Interacting Matter under Rotation
Book SynopsisThis book addresses the needs of growing community of graduate students and researchers new to the area, for a survey that covers a wide range of pertinent topics, summarizes the current status of the field, and provides the necessary pedagogical materials for newcomers. The investigation of strongly interacting matter under the influence of macroscopic rotational motion is a new, emerging area of research that encompasses a broad range of conventional physics disciplines such as nuclear physics, astrophysics, and condensed matter physics, where the non-trivial interplay between global rotation and spin is generating many novel phenomena. Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field, this book covers the following topics: thermodynamics and equilibrium distribution of rotating matter; quantum field theory and rotation; phase structure of QCD matter under rotation; kinetic theory of relativistic rotating matter; hydrodynamics with spin; magnetic effects in fluid systems with high vorticity and charge; polarization measurements in heavy ion collisions; hydrodynamic modeling of the QCD plasma and polarization calculation in relativistic heavy ion collisions; chiral vortical effect; rotational effects and related topics in neutron stars and condensed matter systems.Trade Review“The book is interesting to everyone who wants to have the detailed and comprehensive review of recent developments in strongly interacting matter under the influence of macroscopic rotational motion.” (Dominik Strzałka, zbMATH 1480.82001, 2022)Table of Contents1. Strongly Interacting Matter under Rotation: An Overview.- 2. Quantum Field Theory and Rotation.- 3. Thermodynamics of Rotating Matter.- 4. Phase Structure of Matter under Rotation.- 5. The Spin Transport of Relativistic Rotating Matter.- 6. Relativistic Hydrodynamics with Spin.- 7. Global and Local Polarization Measurements at RHIC.- 8. Global and Local Polarization Measurements at LHC.- 9. Vorticity and Polarization in Heavy Ion Collisions: Hydrodynamic Models.- 10. Vorticity and Polarization in Heavy Ion Collisions: Transport Models.- 11. Magnetic Effects of Charged Fluid under Rotation.- 12. A Review of Chiral Vertical Effect.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Topics and Solved Exercises at the Boundary of Classical and Modern Physics
Book SynopsisThis book provides a simple and well-structured course followed by an innovative collection of exercises and solutions that will enrich a wide range of courses as part of the undergraduate physics curriculum. It will also be useful for first-year graduate students who are preparing for their qualifying exams. The book is divided into four main themes at the boundary of classical and modern physics: atomic physics, matter-radiation interaction, blackbody radiation, and thermodynamics. Each chapter starts with a thorough and well-illustrated review of the core material, followed by plenty of original exercises that progress in difficulty, replete with clear, step-by-step solutions. This book will be invaluable for undergraduate course instructors who are looking for a source of original exercises to enhance their classes, while students that want to hone their skills will encounter challenging and stimulating problems.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Atoms.- Chapter 2. Matter-Radiation Interaction.- Chapter 3. Black Body Radiation.- Chapter 4. Thermodynamics.- References.- Appendix A. Michelson and Morley's experiment.- Appendix B. Useful mathematical reminders in physics.- Index.
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Springer International Publishing AG Melting Hadrons, Boiling Quarks - From Hagedorn
Book SynopsisThis book shows how the study of multi-hadron production phenomena in the years after the founding of CERN culminated in Hagedorn's pioneering idea of limiting temperature, leading on to the discovery of the quark-gluon plasma -- announced, in February 2000 at CERN.Following the foreword by Herwig Schopper -- the Director General (1981-1988) of CERN at the key historical juncture -- the first part is a tribute to Rolf Hagedorn (1919-2003) and includes contributions by contemporary friends and colleagues, and those who were most touched by Hagedorn: Tamás Biró, Igor Dremin, Torleif Ericson, Marek Gaździcki, Mark Gorenstein, Hans Gutbrod, Maurice Jacob, István Montvay, Berndt Müller, Grazyna Odyniec, Emanuele Quercigh, Krzysztof Redlich, Helmut Satz, Luigi Sertorio, Ludwik Turko, and Gabriele Veneziano.The second and third parts retrace 20 years of developments that after discovery of the Hagedorn temperature in 1964 led to its recognition as the melting point of hadrons into boiling quarks, and to the rise of the experimental relativistic heavy ion collision program. These parts contain previously unpublished material authored by Hagedorn and Rafelski: conference retrospectives, research notes, workshop reports, in some instances abbreviated to avoid duplication of material, and rounded off with the editor's explanatory notes.About the editor: Johann Rafelski is a theoretical physicist working at The University of Arizona in Tucson, USA. Born in 1950 in Krakow, Poland, he received his Ph.D. with Walter Greiner in Frankfurt, Germany in 1973. Rafelski arrived at CERN in 1977, where in a joint effort with Hagedorn he contributed greatly to the establishment of the relativistic heavy ion collision, and quark-gluon plasma research fields. Moving on, with stops in Frankfurt and Cape Town, to Arizona, he invented and developed the strangeness quark flavor as the signature of quark-gluon plasma.Trade Review“The book is undoubtedly an ideal companion to all those who wish to recall the birth of one of the main areas of today’s concepts in high-energy physics, and it is definitely a well-deserved credit to one of the great pioneers in their development.” (Frithjof Karsch, CERN Courier, June, 2016)Table of ContentsPart I Reminiscences: Rolf Hagedorn and Relativistic Heavy Ion Research.-- Part II The Hagedorn Temperature.- Part III Melting Hadrons, Boiling Quarks Heavy Ion Path to Quark-Gluon Plasma.- Acronyms.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Principles of Plasma Electrodynamics
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Springer Particles and Fundamental Interactions: An Introduction to Particle Physics
Book SynopsisThe book provides theoretical and phenomenological insights on the structure of matter, presenting concepts and features of elementary particle physics and fundamental aspects of nuclear physics. Starting with the basics (nomenclature, classification, acceleration techniques, detection of elementary particles), the properties of fundamental interactions (electromagnetic, weak and strong) are introduced with a mathematical formalism suited to undergraduate students. Some experimental results (the discovery of neutral currents and of the W± and Z0 bosons; the quark structure observed using deep inelastic scattering experiments) show the necessity of an evolution of the formalism. This motivates a more detailed description of the weak and strong interactions, of the Standard Model of the microcosm with its experimental tests, and of the Higgs mechanism. The open problems in the Standard Model of the microcosm and macrocosm are presented at the end of the book. Table of ContentsPreface.- 1. Historical Notes and Fundamental Concepts.- 2. Particle Interactions with Matter and Detectors.- 3. Particle Accelerators and Particle Detection.- 4. The Paradigm of Interactions: the Electromagnetic Case.- 5. First Discussion of the Other Fundamental Interactions.- 6 Invariance and Conservation Principles.- 7. Hadron Interactions at Low Energies and the Static Quark Model.- 8. Weak Interactions and Neutrinos.- 9. Discoveries in Electron-Positron Collisions.- 10. High Energy Interactions at the Dynamic Quark Model.- 11. The Standard Model of the Microcosm.- 12. CP-Violation and Particle Oscillations.- 13. Microcosm and Macrocosm.- 14. Fundamental aspects of Nucleon Interactions.- Appendix 1. Periodic Table.- Appendix 2. The natural units in subnuclear physics.- Appendix 3. Basic concepts of relativity and classical EM.- Appendix 4. Dirac’s equation and formalism.- Appendix 5. Physical and astrophysical constants.- References.- Index.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Electric-dipole Polarizabilities Of Atoms,
Book SynopsisThis book is an in-depth review of experiment and theory on electric-dipole polarizabilities. It is broad in scope, encompassing atomic, molecular, and cluster polarizabilities. Both static and dynamic polarizabilities are treated (in the absence of absorption) and a full tensor picture of the polarizability is used. Traditional experimental techniques for measuring electric polarizabilities are described in detail. Recently developed experimental methods, including light forces, position-sensitive time-of-flight deflection, and atom interferometry, are also extensively discussed. Theoretical techniques for calculating polarizabilities are reviewed, including a discussion on the use of Gaussian basis sets. Many important comparisons between theory and experiment are summarized in an extensive set of tables of polarizabilities of important atoms, molecules, and clusters. Applications of polarizabilities to many areas of chemistry and physics are described, including optics, chemical structure, interactions of gases and particles with surfaces, and the interaction of molecules with light. The emphasis is on a lucid presentation of the ideas and results with up-to-date discussions on important applications such as optical tweezers and nanostructure fabrication. This book provides an excellent overview of the importance of polarizabilities in understanding the physical, electronic, and optical properties of particles in a regime that goes from free atoms to condensed-phase clusters.Table of ContentsGeneral properties of the linear polarizability; polarizable systems; theory; experiment; manifestations of polarization properties.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Manipulation of Matrix-Isolated Molecules and Molecular Clusters with Electrostatic Fields
Book SynopsisThis book describes the manipulation of molecular properties, such as orientation, structure, and dynamics, of small molecules and molecular clusters isolated in cold inert matrices by using unprecedentedly strong external electrostatic fields. Manipulation of molecules with controllable external forces is a dream of chemists. Molecules are inherently quantum-mechanical systems, control of which potentially can lead to quantum technology, such as quantum sensing and computing. This book demonstrates a combination of the ice film nanocapacitor method and the matrix isolation technique enabled the application of intense external dc electric fields across the isolated molecules and molecular clusters. Changes in molecular states induced by fields were monitored by means of vibrational spectroscopy. Also, the book presents manipulations of the inversion tunneling dynamics of ammonia molecule and the dislocation of acidic proton in hydrogen chloride–water complex. The book shows that the vibrational spectroscopy with the aid of unprecedentedly strong dc electric field can provide rich information on the electrostatic behaviors of molecules and molecular clusters, which underlie the understanding of intermolecular processes and molecular manipulation.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction 1.1. Manipulation of Molecules with External Fields 1.2. Manipulation of Molecules with Homogeneous Electrostatic Fields 1.3. Approach and Contents of This Dissertation References Chapter 2. Method 2.1. A Combined Technique of Ice Film Nanocapacitor and Matrix Isolation 2.2. Reflection–Absorption Infrared Spectroscopy of Matrix-Isolated Molecules under the Influence of External Fields 2.3. Instruments References Chapter 3. Electric Field-Control of Inversion Dynamics of Ammonia in an Argon Matrix Abstract 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Experimental Details 3.3. Results and Discussion 3.4. Conclusion References Chapter 4. Spectroscopic Evidence of Large Protonic Polarizability of Hydrogen Chloride–Water Complexes Abstract Main Text References Supporting Information Chapter 5. Summary
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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.
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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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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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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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Cambridge University Press Decoherence and Quantum Darwinism
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Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Frontier Topics in Nuclear Physics Proceedings of a NATO ASI Held in Predeal Romania August 24September 4 1993 v. 334 NATO Science Series B Physics
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