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Taylor & Francis Ltd Principles of Quantum Scattering Theory
Book SynopsisScattering is one of the most powerful methods used to study the structure of matter, and many of the most important breakthroughs in physics have been made by means of scattering. Nearly a century has passed since the first investigations in this field, and the work undertaken since then has resulted in a rich literature encompassing both experimental and theoretical results.In scattering, one customarily studies collisions among nuclear, sub-nuclear, atomic or molecular particles, and as these are intrinsically quantum systems, it is logical that quantum mechanics is used as the basis for modern scattering theory. In Principles of Quantum Scattering Theory, the author judiciously combines physical intuition and mathematical rigour to present various selected principles of quantum scattering theory. As always in physics, experiment should be used to ultimately validate physical and mathematical modelling, and the author presents a number of exemplary illustrations, comparinTrade Review"…presents a thorough overview of the main aspects of the subject…highly recommended…important acquisition for defense libraries and other science and technology libraries…"E-Streams, Volume 8, no. 8, 2005"Never have the principles of scattering theory been formulated and applied to such a breadth of problems from basic physics to condenced matter, bio, chemical and medical physics. Computational strategies emphasize both deterministic stochastic methods adding to the value of the book". -- Erkki Brandas"This is an excellent book." -- Professor Ivan MancevTable of ContentsPART I; The main principles and the basic theoretical frameworks for a nonrelativistic quantum-mechanical theory of scattering; A Introduction; B The main physical features of collision problems; B.1 Recognizable reference points of scattering theory; C Universality of the scattering problem; C.1 Fundamental aspects of collision theory; C.2 Collisions in various branches of physics; C.3 Importance of collisions in atomic and molecular physics; C.4 Collisions and new sources of energy; C.5 Application of collisional phenomena in other sciences; C.6 Application of collision phenomena in technology; 1 The key features of quantum systems and the Kato conditions; 2 Time evolution of quantum systems; 3 The Schrodinger picture; 4 The Heisenberg picture; 5 The Dirac picture; 6 The Dyson perturbation expansion of the evolution operator; 7 Time-dependent scattering theory; 8 Time-independent scattering theory; 9 The problem of asymptotic convergence of scattering states; 10 The principle of detailed balance; 11 Convergence of series of operators, state vectors and matrix elements; 12 Recapitulation of the principles of quantum scattering theory; 13 Summary to part I; PART II Selected applications of non-relativistic quantum scattering theory to energetic inelastic collisions of ions with atoms; 14 The physics of double scatterings; 15 The leading experimental methods for double scatterings; 16 The two main theoretical frameworks for ion-atom collisions from low to high energies; 17 Basic mechanisms behind elementary atomic processes; 18 Direct momentum matching; 19 Indirect momentum matching; 20 Dynamic electron correlations; 21 Thomas double scatterings of the active electron with two atomic nuclei; 22 The impulse hypothesis; 23 Drawbacks of the continuum distorted wave method and its; 'derivatives'; 24 Coulomb-Born-type methods for electron detachment; 25 A variational unification of low- and high-energy methods; 26 Thomas-like dielectronic scatterings in transfer ionization; 27 Projectile and target merged cold beams for highly correlated events; 28 Thomas double scatterings of atoms in ion-molecule collisions; 29 Collisions of cold ions and Bose-Einstein condensates; 30 Fundamental reasons for the equivalence between the classical Thomas successive binary collisions and quantal double scatterings; 31 Multiple ionization in fast ion-atom and ion-molecule collisions; 32 Recapitulation on double-scattering mechanisms; 33 The reasons for the inadequacy of the standard impulse approximation; 34 The reformulated impulse approximation (RIA); 35 An analytical calculation of the main scattering integral; 36 Correlated electronic dynamics at all energies; 37 Correct links between scattered waves and transition operator potentials; 38 Illustrations; 38.1 Computational methods; 38.1.1 Deterministic methods; 38.1.2 Stochastic methods; 38.2 Atomic collision problems; 39 Summary to part II; 40 Outlook; References; Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Statistical Models for Nuclear Decay From
Book SynopsisStatistical Models for Nuclear Decay: From Evaporation to Vaporization describes statistical models that are applied to the decay of atomic nuclei, emphasizing highly excited nuclei usually produced using heavy ion collisions. The first two chapters present essential introductions to statistical mechanics and nuclear physics, followed by a description of the historical developments, beginning with the application of the Bohr hypothesis by Weisskopf in 1937. This chapter covers fusion, fission, and the Hauser-Festbach theory. The next chapter applies the Hauser-Festbach theory using Monte Carlo methods and presents important experimental results. Subsequent chapters discuss nuclear decay at high excitation energies, including the theories and experimental results for sequential binary division, multifragmentation, and vaporization. The final chapter provides a short summary and discusses possible paths for further research.Table of ContentsElements of equilibrium statistical mechanics. Nuclear physics background. History of statistical models of nuclear decay processes. Single and multistep evaporation calculations. Multidetectors, sequential binary decay and the characterization of multi-fragment decay processes. Statistical models for multifragmentation. Percolation, caloric curves and vaporization. From evaporation to vaporization.
£237.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Accelerator Driven Subcritical Reactors Series in
Book SynopsisThis book describes the basic knowledge in nuclear, neutron, and reactor physics necessary for understanding the principle and implementation of accelerator driven subcritical nuclear reactors (ADSRs), also known as hybrid reactors.Since hybrid reactors may contribute to future nuclear energy production, the book begins with a discussion of the general energy problem. It proceeds by developing the elementary physics of neutron reactors, including the basic nuclear physics involved. The book then presents computational methods, with special emphasis on Monte Carlo methods. It examines the specifics of ADSR, starting from the neutron spallation source to safety features. A thorough discussion is given on the size of hybrid reactors, which follows very different constraints from that of critical reactors. The possibility to optimize the source importance is examined in detail. The discussion of the fuel evolution follows with its relevance to safety and to the waste production andTable of ContentsIntroduction. The Energy Issue. Elementary Reactor Theory. ADSRs Principles. Practical Simulation Methods. The Neutron Source. ADSR Kinetics. Reactivity Evolutions. Fuel Reprocessing Techniques. Generic Properties of ADSRs. Waste Incineration. Ground Laying Proposals. Scenarios for the Development of ADSRs. Appendix A: Deep Underground Disposal of Nuclear Waste. Appendix B: The Chernobyl Accident and the RMBK Reactors. Appendix C: Basics of Accelerator Physics.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd From Nuclear Transmutation to Nuclear Fission
Book SynopsisFrom Nuclear Transmutation to Nuclear Fission, 1932-1939 deals with a particular phase in the early history of nuclear physics: the race among four laboratory teams to be the first to achieve the transmutation of atomic nuclei with artificially accelerated nuclear projectiles (protons) in high-voltage discharge tubes. This volume covers the background of the development of particle accelerators in the 1920s, the growth of the laboratories and their teams, the race itself, and its aftermath.The book provides an overview of the history of nuclear physics, from Ernest Rutherford's nuclear atom of 1911 to nuclear fission on the eve of World War II. It focuses on the details of the laboratory race, which was won by the English team in 1932. The volume also covers the reaction of the different laboratories to the discovery of nuclear fission, their wartime roles, and a brief epilogue on the later careers of the principal personalities.Trade Review"Dahl brings an impressive amount of scholarship to his book. He quotes many primary sources: letters, laboratory notebooks, progress reports, and unpublished manuscripts. In addition, the book has a nine page bibliography of journal articles and books. This is the book to read to witness the explosive development phase of modern nuclear physics." -James O'Connell, American Journal of Physics, No. 71 8th Ed., August 2003 "In fourteen chapters Dahl gives us coverage of nuclear physics that stretches in space and time far beyond what the reader might have expected … We are fortunate that Dahl has collected so many facts and sources of information about a truly fascinating period in the development of modern physics. His lively writing and the many surprising turns of the story will help the reader navigate through the abundance of detail. The book should be keenly enjoyed by everyone who likes to view progress in physics as one big (and mostly friendly) competitive team game." -Jean-Francois S. van Huele, History of Physics Newsletter, Vol. IX, No. 1 "Per Dahl has written a valuable and entertaining account … It would be hard to imagine a person better qualified than Per Dahl to write a book on this subject." -Laurie M. Brown "Dahl's account is wonderfully informative about the personalities who probed the nucleus during the 1930s." -Currents, December 2002 "The book is well and clearly written, betraying a desire for popular as well as professional audiences in addition to a talent for weaving together the stories he has to tell here." -Physics World, January 2003 "Dahl offers an interesting account of the early history of experimental nuclear physics research … Dahl very solidly documents the inner workings and motivations within these groups." -U. Greife, CHOICE, February 2003 "The familial firm handclasp between science and engineering informs this highly readable account of technical achievements and human aspirations in the early history and evolution of accelerators and reactors for nuclear physics research. The author admirably conveys the sense of struggle and accomplishment in this field, following from Ernest Rutherford's model of the nuclear atom in 1911 and the early scattering and transmutation investigations by his group … One's attention is gripped throughout and one's appreciation of the Herculean (oftentimes Spartan) efforts of such brilliant innovators in wedding engineering to science is whetted in this engrossing survey, by a perceptive writer for lay and professional readers alike, of a remarkable era in the unfolding history of physics." -E. Sheldon, University of Massachusetts, USA "Anyone with even a moderate interest in how physics developed in the 1920's and 1930's will enjoy the book … an especially interesting theme brought out by Dahl is the importance of Norwegians and other Scandinavians in the development of accelerators and early nuclear physics … Dahl concludes his history with an original and exciting account of the early developments in nuclear fission. It is not easy to weave as much as Dahl has into a coherent whole especially when many of the side stories are as interesting as the main scientific thread. Dahl has effectively organized his work so that the main and tangential stories come through clearly. The history is well worth revisiting and Dahl's summary of it is fresh and engaging." -Guy T. Emery, Physics Today, August 2003Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. List of illustrations. Prologue. The English Stage is Set. American Beginnings. How Many Volts? Protons, Electrons and Gamma Rays. Protons East and West. Giants of Electricity. Difficult years. More Particles, Expected and Unexpected. Runners Up. Deuterium. The Americans Forge Ahead. Fission: Return of Lightfoot. Epilogue. Abbreviations. Notes. Select Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Heavy Flavour Physics Theory and Experimental
Book SynopsisThis book provides a thorough introduction to the phenomenology of heavy flavour physics, those working on the B-factories, LHCb, BTeV, HERA and the Tevatron. It explains how heavy quark theory could be implemented on the lattice, and discusses the status of CP-violation in the neutral kaon system.Table of ContentsStandard Model -- The Standard Model in 2001/Jonathan Rosner -- Heavy Quark Theory L· CP Violation -- Heavy Quark Theory/Gerhard Buchalla -- Lattice Q C D/Christine Davies -- CP Violation/Yosef Nir -- Supersymmetry/Steve Abel -- Experimental Results -- Phenomenology of B Decays/Sheldon Stone -- B Experiments at HERA and the Tevatron/Peter Krizan -- Kaon Decay Experiments/Konrad Kleinknecht -- Results from e+e- B-factories/Klaus Schubert -- B Physics at the L H C /Tatsuya Nakada -- Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Beyond the Desert 2002
Book SynopsisContaining the Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Physics Beyond the Standard Model, this book reports the latest experimental and theoretical results and ideas in this exciting field, at the interface between particle physics, astrophysics, and nuclear physics. Taken as a whole, this book presents an overview of the current status of the field and a valuable analysis of future trends in theory and experimental approaches across particle astrophysics.Table of ContentsApproximately 70 papers on the following topics: Extension of the Standard Model Grand Unified Theories and Beyond Fundamental Symmetries Supersymmetry and Supergravity Phenomenology Strings M-Theory Search for New Physics at Colliders Neutrino Physics: Neutrino Mass Matrix Solar Neutrinos Atmospheric Neutrino Oscillations Neutron Oscillation and Neutron Decay Neutrino Factories High Energy Neutrinos Supernovae Neutrinos Double Beta Decay Nuclear and Weak Interaction Cosmic Microwave Background Properties of Space Time Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Baryogenesis Cosmic Rays
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Institute of Physics Publishing Nuclear and Particle Physics
Book SynopsisNuclear and Particle Physics provides an introductory course on nuclear and particle physics for undergraduate and early-graduate students, which the author has taught for several years at the University of Zurich. It contains fundamentals on both nuclear and particle physics, giving emphasis to the discovery and history of developments in the field, and is experimentally/phenomenologically oriented. It contains detailed derivations of formulae such as 2-3 body phase space, the Weinberg-Salam model, and neutrino scattering. Originally published in German as Kern- und Teilchenphysik, several sections have been added to this new English version to cover modern topics, including updates on neutrinos, the Higgs boson, the top quark and bottom quark physics.
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Institute of Physics Publishing Plasma Modeling
Book SynopsisPlasma Modeling: Methods and applications presents the different approaches that can be adopted for plasma modeling, giving details about theory and methods. The book is intended to assist students and researchers, who want to start research activity in the field of plasma physics, in the choice of the best model for the problem of interest.Trade ReviewReaders who simulate of model laboratory based plasmas will find this very recent and informative book to be very helpful, clearly describing the most popular methods used to model and simulate plasmas today.John J Shea 2018 IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Inc. -- John J. Shea * IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine *
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IOP Publishing Atomic and Molecular Physics A primer
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Institute of Physics Publishing Optical Forces on Atoms
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IOP Publishing Optical Forces on Atoms
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Institute of Physics Publishing Warm Dense Matter
Book SynopsisThis book provides an introductory overview of warm dense matter research for new postgraduate students entering the field. Author David Riley, based at the Centre for Plasma Physics at Queen''s University Belfast, covers a broad range of topics with an emphasis on experimental techniques.The text begins with an introduction to the basic physics of warm dense matter and its important features, then moves on to discuss the principal techniques for creating warm dense matter and approaches to diagnosing it. Topics covered include the generation of warm dense matter via laser driven shocks and X-ray sources, explosives, gas guns and ion beams, as well as X-ray free electron lasers. Principal optical and X-ray diagnostics are also discussed. The book concludes with an overview of the large-scale facilities that are most commonly used for warm dense matter research and the technologies they employ.Key Features
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IOP Publishing Warm Dense Matter
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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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IOP Publishing Introduction to Simulation Methods for Gas
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IOP Publishing LIQUID DIELECTRICS AN INHOMOGENEOUS PUPB
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IOP Publishing Practical Collider Physics
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IOP Publishing Practical Introduction to Beam Physics and
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IOP Publishing Atomic Physics
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IOP Publishing Electrostatic Accelerator
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IOP Publishing Relativistic Quantum Field Theory Volume 1
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IOP Publishing Relativistic Quantum Field Theory Volume 2
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IOP Publishing Ltd Nuclear Dynamics in Strong Laser Fields
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Institute of Physics Publishing Cold Atoms and Molecules
Book SynopsisThis book introduces the preparation, measurement and properties of ultra-cold atoms and molecules at a level accessible to advanced undergraduate students or for researchers approaching the subject from different specialities. Including a review of cooling techniques, the book focuses on the behaviour and applications of both ultra-cold atoms and molecules, and how they are shaping research in atomic physics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, statistical mechanics, quantum information processing, quantum simulators and finding applications in ultra-high-precision atomic clocks and quantum metrology. Readers of this text should develop an understanding of the techniques used to cool, trap, manipulate and perform measurements on ultra-cold atoms and molecules, as well as how such systems are in being used in a range of exciting areas of modern physics.Key FeaturesProvides an accessible overview for advanced undergraduate students or f
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Institute of Physics Publishing Designing Hybrid Nanoparticles Second Edition
Book SynopsisThis research text provides a concise overview of the technical approaches to the synthesis and characterization of hybrid nanoparticles, with a focus on one of the most promising ''bottom-up'' techniques for designing tailored hybrid nanoparticles based on the practical magnetron-sputtering inert-gas-condensation (MS-IGC) method. A modified MS-IGC system is presented, and its performance under different conditions is evaluated.This fully revised second edition provides the latest developments in the design and characterization of hybrid nanoparticles produced by gas phase methods and includes a new chapter that explains how the design of the modified MS-IGC system is contributing to the shape transformation of nanoparticles (0D) to form nanorods (1D) with different aspect ratios.Key features Provides insight into one of the most promising ''bottom-up'' techniques for producing tailored hybrid nanoparticle
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IOP Publishing Designing Hybrid Nanoparticles Second Edition
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Institute of Physics Publishing Quantum Transport in Nanostructures and Molecules
Book SynopsisThis reference text presents a conceptual framework for understanding room-temperature electron and phonon transport through molecules and other quantum objects. The flow of electricity through molecules is explained at the boundary of physics and chemistry, providing an authoritative introduction to molecular electronics for physicists, and quantum transport for chemists.Professor Lambert provides a pedagogical account of the fundamental concepts needed to understand quantum transport and thermoelectricity in molecular-scale and nanoscale structures. The material provides researchers and advanced students with an understanding of how quantum transport relates to other areas of materials modelling, condensed matter and computational chemistry. After reading the book, the reader will be familiar with the basic concepts of molecular-orbital theory and scattering theory, which underpin current theories of quantum transport.Key Features? Introduces molecular electronics for physicists, and quantum transport for chemists. Presents a conceptual framework for understanding room-temperature electron and phonon transport through molecules and other quantum objects. Provides a pedagogical account of quantum-interference-enhanced electrical and thermal properties of single molecules and self-assembled monolayers. Provides readers with an understanding of how quantum transport relates to other areas of materials modelling, condensed matter or computational chemistry. Discusses concepts needed to engineer the properties of molecules and create new functions. Includes MATLAB codes to allow the reader to expand the examples presented in the book.
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IOP Publishing Simple Atomic and Molecular Systems
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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.
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IOP Publishing Molecular Photophysics and Spectroscopy Second
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IOP Publishing Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasma Physics
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Institute of Physics Publishing Ionization and Ion Transport Second Edition
Book SynopsisGas discharges and non-equilibrium low-temperature plasmas form the basis for most plasma technologies. This book introduces engineering and science students to the basic underlying physics and chemistry concepts that form the foundation of plasma science and engineering. It is an accessible primer directed primarily at those students who are unaware what a plasma or gas discharge is, nor have fundamental backgrounds in statistical thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid dynamics, or solid-state physics to effectively understand many plasma and gas discharge principles.The second edition covers additional topics such as gas breakdown leading to plasma initiation and the formation of sheaths, and discusses these within the context of a basic description of the most common plasma type, a dc glow discharge.This text is suitable for upper level undergraduate students, graduate students, and young researchers in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, el
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IOP Publishing Ltd A Practical Introduction to Beam Physics and
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Institute of Physics Publishing Small Particle Ring Accelerators and Paul Traps
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Institute of Physics Publishing Preequilibrium Emission in Nuclear Reactions
Book SynopsisThis book discusses in detail the phenomena ofPre-equilibrium emission in statistical nuclear reactions. It isintended to help early-career nuclear physicists and doctoral students tounderstand the phenomenon of pre-equilibrium emission in nuclear reactions. Itis ideal for postgraduate students studying accelerator-based experimentalphysics and dedicated researchers working in the field of nuclear reactionstudies.
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IOP Publishing Preequilibrium Emission in Nuclear Reactions
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Institute of Physics Publishing Foundations of Chemical Kinetics
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Institute of Physics Publishing Foundations of Chemical Kinetics
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Institute of Physics Publishing Tearing Mode Dynamics in Tokamak Plasmas
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IOP Publishing Ltd Ion Traps
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Institute of Physics Publishing Ion Traps
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Institute of Physics Publishing Cold Atmospheric Plasmabased Cancer Therapy
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Institute of Physics Publishing An Introduction to Elementary Particle
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Institute of Physics Publishing An Introduction to Elementary Particle
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IOP Publishing Ltd The Mössbauer Effect Second Edition
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Institute of Physics Publishing The Mössbauer Effect Second Edition
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Springer Angular Momentum Techniques in Quantum Mechanics 108 Fundamental Theories of Physics
Book SynopsisA course in angular momentum techniques is essential for quantitative study of problems in atomic physics, molecular physics, nuclear physics and solid state physics.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Angular Momentum Operators and Their Matrix Elements. 2. Coupling of Two Angular Momenta. 3. Vectors and Tensors in Spherical Basis. 4. Rotation Matrices - I. 5. Rotation Matrices - II. 6. Tensor Operators and Reduced Matrix Elements. 7. Coupling of Three Angular Momenta. 8. Coupling of Four Angular Momenta. 9. Partial Waves and the Gradient Formula. 10. Identical Particles. 11. Density Matrix and Statistical Tensors. 12. Products of Angular Momentum Matrices and Their Traces. 13. The Helicity Formalism. 14. The Spin States of Dirac Particles. Appendices. References. Subject Index.
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Springer Irreversibilities in Quantum Mechanics Fundamental Theories of Physics 113
Book SynopsisThe present book attempts to present a unified theoretical and conceptual framework for the description of various irreversible phenomena in quantum mechanics. The book as a whole is designed for the reader with knowledge of theoretical physics (especially quantum mechanics) at university level.Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. I. Quantum-Theoretical Basis. Density Matrix. II. Quantum Theory of Relaxation Processes. III. Interaction with Photons and Molecular Vibrations. IV. Interaction with Photons. V. Memory Effects in Relaxation Processes. Exact Solutions. VI. Quantum Measurement and Irreversibility. Concluding Remarks. References. Index.
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