Quantum physics Books

Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos tackles perhaps the most mind-bending question in modern physics and cosmology: Is our universe the only universe?There was a time when universe meant all there is. Everything. Yet, a number of theories are converging on the possibility that our universe may be but one among many parallel universes populating a vast multiverse. Here, Briane Greene, one of our foremost physicists and science writers, takes us on a breathtaking journey to a multiverse comprising an endless series of big bangs, a multiverse with duplicates of every one of us, a multiverse populated by vast sheets of spacetime, a multiverse in which all we consider real are holographic illusions, and even a multiverse made purely of math--and reveals the reality hidden within each.Using his trademark wit and precision, Greene presents a thrilling survey of cutting-edge physics and confronts the inevitable question:

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Book SynopsisIn this book, which has its origin in a series of radio broadcasts, Paul Davies interviews eight physicists involved in debating and testing quantum theory, with radically different views of its significance.Trade Review'Paul Davies' summary … is one of the clearest short expositions of quantum theory I have ever read.' New Scientist'For those puzzled by the mystery of Schrödinger's 'dead and alive' cat, or intrigued by the idea of parallel universes, this is a must.' The Good Book Guide'Paul Davies' summary - well worth the price of the book - is one of the clearest short expositions of quantum theory I have ever read. But the best is yet to come. In the interviews we hear physicists defending passionately some very bizarre views of the world … seeing these questions through the eyes of the people who are actually struggling to answer them offers an exciting firsthand glimpse into this fundamental and controversial field of enquiry.' New Scientist'Non-specialists will find this an attractive and thought-provoking book.' Contemporary PhysicsTable of ContentsForeword; 1. The strange world of the quantum; 2. Alain Aspect; 3. John Bell; 4. John Wheeler; 5. Rudolf Peierls; 6. David Deutsch; 7. John Taylor; 8. David Bohm; 9. Basil Hiley; Glossary; Further reading; Index.

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Book SynopsisUnravels Complex Problems through Quantum Monte Carlo MethodsClusters hold the key to our understanding of intermolecular forces and how these affect the physical properties of bulk condensed matter. They can be found in a multitude of important applications, including novel fuel materials, atmospheric chemistry, semiconductors, nanotechnology, and computational biology. Focusing on the class of weakly bound substances known as van derWaals clusters or complexes, Stochastic Simulations of Clusters: Quantum Methods in Flat and Curved Spaces presents advanced quantum simulation techniques for condensed matter.The book develops finite temperature statistical simulation tools and real-time algorithms for the exact solution of the Schrödinger equation. It draws on potential energy models to gain insight into the behavior of minima and transition states. Using Monte Carlo methods as well as ground state variational andTable of ContentsFundamentals. Atomic Clusters. Methods in Curved Spaces. Applications to Molecular Systems. Bibliography. Index.

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Book Synopsis"Visual Quantum Mechanics" uses the computer-generated animations found on the accompanying material on Springer Extras to introduce, motivate, and illustrate the concepts explained in the book.Table of ContentsVisualization of Wave Functions; Fourier Analysis of Wave Functions; Free Particles; States and Observables; Electromagnetic Fields; Boundary Conditions; Linear Operators in Hilbert Spaces; Double Slit Experiment; Harmonic Oscillator; Theory of the Harmonic Oscillator; Index

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Book SynopsisOne of the Top Selling Physics Books according to YBP Library ServicesSuitable for graduate students, experienced researchers, and experts, this book provides a state-of-the-art review of the non-relativistic theory of high-energy ion-atom collisions. Special attention is paid to four-body interactive dynamics through the most important theoretical methods available to date by critically analyzing their foundation and practical usefulness relative to virtually all the relevant experimental data.Fast ion-atom collisions are of paramount importance in many high-priority branches of science and technology, including accelerator-based physics, the search for new sources of energy, controlled thermonuclear fusion, plasma research, the earth’s environment, space research, particle transport physics, therapy of cancer patients by heavy ions, and more.These interdisciplinary fields are in need of knowledge about many cross sections and collisional rates for the analyzed fast ion-atom collisions, such as single ionization, excitation, charge exchange, and various combinations thereof. These include two-electron transitions, such as double ionization, excitation, or capture, as well as simultaneous electron transfer and ionization or excitation and the like—all of which are analyzed in depth in this book. Quantum Theory of High-Energy Ion-Atom Collisions focuses on multifaceted mechanisms of collisional phenomena with heavy ions and atoms at non-relativistic high energies.Table of ContentsBasic Notions and Main Observables in Scattering Problems. Requirements of the Theory for the Experiment. Continuous Spectrum and Eigen-Problems of Resolvents. Linear and Bilinear Functionals. Definition of a Quantum Scattering Event. The Adiabatic Theorem and the Abel Strong Limit. Non-Stationary and Stationary Scattering via Strong Limits. Scattering Matrix and Transition Matrix. Spectral Analysis of Operators. The Existence and Completeness of Møller Wave Operators. Four-Body Theories for Fast Ion-Atom Collisions. Perturbation Series with the Correct Boundary Conditions. The Dodd–Greider Series for Four-Body Collisions. Double Electron Capture. Simultaneous Transfer and Ionization. Single Electron Detachment. Single Electron Capture. Simultaneous Transfer and Excitation. Concluding Remarks and Outlooks. Index.

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Book SynopsisProviding a unified account of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics covers the principles and formalism of quantum mechanics and the development and application of general techniques for the solution of quantum mechanical problems. The author has done everything possible to make the math in this book accessible.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides the historical basis and mathematical foundations on nonrelativistic quantum theory. The physical systems considered in this part are mainly in one dimension. The second part covers the fundamentals of quantum theory in three dimensions. Many-particle systems, the motion of a particle in three dimensions, angular and spin momenta, interaction of a charged particle with external fields, and matrix mechanical formulation of quantum mechanics are discussed in this part. The third part contains the approximation methods used in quantum mechanics and scattering theory. Carefully designed to cover the entire topic, the book provides sufficient breadth and depth both to familiarize readers with the basic ideas and mathematical expressions of quantum mechanics and to form the basis for deeper understanding.Table of ContentsFundamentals and One-Dimensional Systems. Three-Dimensional Systems. Approximation Methods and Scattering Theory.

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Book SynopsisProgressing from the fundamentals of quantum mechanics (QM) to more complicated topics, Quantum Mechanics: Foundations and Applications provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive examination of many applications that pertain to modern physics and engineering.Based on courses taught by the author, this textbook begins with an introductory chapter that reviews historical landmarks, discusses classical theory, and establishes a set of postulates. The next chapter demonstrates how to find the appropriate wave functions for a variety of physical systems in one dimension by solving the Schrödinger equation where for time-independent cases, the total energy is an eigenvalue. The following chapter extends this method to three dimensions, focusing on partial differential equations. In subsequent chapters, the author develops the appropriate operators, eigenvalues, and eigenfunctions for angular momentum as well as methods for examining time-dependent systems. The final chapters address special systems of interest, such as lasers, quarks, and hadrons. Appendices offer additional material, exploring matrices, functions, and physical constants.Relating theory with experiment, Quantum Mechanics: Foundations and Applications provides both basic and complex information for junior- and senior-level physics and engineering students.Trade Review"This textbook on quantum mechanics is characterized by the wide variety of topics touched upon, especially in connection with applications. In fact besides covering essentially all basic arguments for a one year course in quantum mechanics the text briefly considers many other applications such as atomic spectroscopy, quantum statistics, band theory of solids, emission, absorption, lasers, quarks and linear potentials." – Bassano Vacchini, in Zentralblatt Math, 2009Table of ContentsPreface. The Foundations of Quantum Physics. The Schrödinger Equation in One Dimension. The Schrödinger Equation in Three Dimensions. Total Angular Momentum. Approximation Methods. Atomic Spectroscopy. Quantum Statistics. Band Theory of Solids. Emission, Absorption, and Lasers. Scattering Theory. Relativistic Quantum Mechanics and Particle Theory. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThere are deep and fascinating links between heavy metal and quantum physics. No, really!While teaching at the University of Nottingham, physicist Philip Moriarty noticed something odd, a surprising number of his students were heavily into metal music. Colleagues, too: a Venn diagram of physicists and metal fans would show a shocking amount of overlap. What's more, it turns out that heavy metal music is uniquely well-suited to explaining quantum principles.In When the Uncertainty Principle Goes to Eleven, Moriarty explains the mysteries of the universe's inner workings via drum beats and feedback: You'll discover how the Heisenberg uncertainty principle comes into play with every chugging guitar riff, what wave interference has to do with Iron Maiden, and why metalheads in mosh pits behave just like molecules in a gas.If you're a metal fan trying to grasp the complexities of quantum physics, a quantum physicist baffled by heavy metal, or just someone who'd like to know how the fundamental science underpinning our world connects to rock music, this book will take you, in the words of Pantera, to "A New Level." For those who think quantum physics is too mind-bendingly complex to grasp, or too focused on the invisibly small to be relevant to our full-sized lives, this funny, fascinating book will show you that physics is all around us . . . and it rocks.Trade Review"A refreshing and accessible introduction to nanoscience for the curious metalhead." —Science Magazine "You don't need to be a metalhead to like this book—but be warned that if you do like this book, you will probably find yourself more of a metalhead by the end than you were at the start, because the enthusiasm is infectious. You might even find you have a better grip of the notorious mind-warping concepts of quantum mechanics too." —Philip Ball, author of Beyond Weird: Why Everything You Thought You Knew about Quantum Physics Is Different "A magical mosh pit of Slayer and spandex trousers, sound waves, and strings—this is quantum physics as you've never seen or heard it before." —Matin Durrani, editor of Physics World magazine and coauthor of Furry Logic: the Physics of Animal Life "Both metal-heads and physicists have become caricatures in today's pop culture. In his wonderfully conversational writing, Moriarty smashes these stereotypes and subverts expectations by weaving the two worlds together. This book shows how unexpected ideas cut across the worlds of heavy metal and quantum physics. If you enjoy surprises, brutal band logos, or insane riffs, you'll love this book. Forgot pop-sci. This is metal-sci." —Jesse Silverberg, PhD, physicist and Harvard research fellow "I thought I'd already seen every possible analogy for the weird world of quantum physics, but Philip Moriarty's music-inspired take on it is fresh and engaging . . . Moriarty's enthusiasm for both physics and metal shines through so much in his writing that I was tempted to break out the Megadeth myself while reading. If you've ever been intrigued by quantum mechanics but worried that you couldn't hack an entire book on the subject, try this one, and you won't be disappointed." —Kelly Oakes, former science editor for BuzzFeed UK "Whether you're a physicist, science enthusiast, musician, or music fan, this book will entertain and enlighten in equal amounts. It will bring a new beauty to your favorite songs, and arm you with fresh concepts to explain some of the most counter-intuitive of scientific ideas. At the very least, you'll have an interesting conversational tangent to adopt next time someone wants to force their amateur rendition of ‘Smoke on the Water' upon you." —David Domminney Fowler, guitarist with the Australian Pink Floyd Show

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Book SynopsisQuantum information science is a rapidly developing field that not only promises a revolution in computer sciences but also touches deeply the very foundations of quantum physics. This book consists of a set of lectures by leading experts in the field that bridges the gap between standard textbook material and the research literature, thus providing the ne- cessary background for postgraduate students and non-specialist researchers wishing to familiarize themselves with the subject thoroughly and at a high level. This volume is ideally suited as a course book for postgraduate students, and lecturers will find in it a large choice of material for bringing their courses up to date.Table of ContentsA Guide for the Reader.- Qubits, Cbits, Decoherence, Quantum Measurement and Environment.- to Quantum Computation.- Environment-Induced Decoherence and the Transition from Quantum to Classical.- Quantum Information Science Using Photons.- Quantum Information: Entanglement, Purification, Error Correction, and Quantum Optical Implementations.- Spintronics, Quantum Computing, and Quantum Communication in Quantum Dots.

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Book SynopsisThis introductory course on quantum mechanics is the basic lecture that precedes and completes the author's second book Advanced Quantum Mechanics. This new edition is up-to-date and has been revised. Coverage meets the needs of students by giving all mathematical steps and worked examples with applications throughout the text as well as many problems at the end of each chapter. It contains nonrelativistic quantum mechanics and a short treatment of the quantization of the radiation field. Besides the essentials, the book also discusses topics such as the theory of measurement, the Bell inequality, and supersymmetric quantum mechanics.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "Any student wishing to develop mathematical skills and deepen their understanding of the technical side of quantum theory will find Schwabl's Quantum Mechanics very helpful". Contemporary Physics From the reviews of the fourth edition: "Quantum Mechanics … presents a nice balance between theory and practical applications in this work that is intended for introductory coursework. It is designed to complement the author’s Advanced Quantum Mechanics (2005). Schwabl (Technische Universität München) succinctly covers a wide range of topics in 20 chapters … . The book also includes worked examples and applications. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through researchers and faculty." (D. B. Moss, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (10), June, 2008) "It is an excellent introduction for students of physics or mathematics into the fundamentals of quantum mechanics covering the methods used in applications. … The main point is that the fundamentals and methods of quantum mechanics are mediated very well and guide the reader to apply them successfully. This book can be best recommended to students and lecturers." (K.-E. Hellwig, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1166, 2009)Table of ContentsHistorical and Experimental Foundations.- The Wave Function and the Schrödinger Equation.- One-Dimensional Problems.- The Uncertainty Relation.- Angular Momentum.- The Central Potential I.- Motion in an Electromagnetic Field.- Operators, Matrices, State Vectors.- Spin.- Addition of Angular Momenta.- Approximation Methods for Stationary States.- Relativistic Corrections.- Several-Electron Atoms.- The Zeeman Effect and the Stark Effect.- Molecules.- Time Dependent Phenomena.- The Central Potential II.- Scattering Theory.- Supersymmetric Quantum Theory.- State and Measurement in Quantum Mechanics.

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Book SynopsisDer Grundkurs Theoretische Physik deckt in 7 Bänden alle für das Diplom und für Bachelor/Master-Studiengänge maßgeblichen Gebiete ab. Jeder Band vermittelt das im jeweiligen Semester notwendige theoretisch-physikalische Rüstzeug. Übungsaufgaben mit ausführlichen Lösungen dienen der Vertiefung des Stoffs. Der 6. Band zur Statistischen Physik wurde für die Neuauflage grundlegend überarbeitet und um aktuelle Entwicklungen ergänzt. Durch die zweifarbige Gestaltung ist der Stoff jetzt noch übersichtlicher gegliedert.Table of ContentsKlassische statistische Physik.- Quantenstatistik.- Quantengase.- Phasenübergänge.- Lösungen der Übungsaufgaben.

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Book SynopsisQuantum effects may be modelled by means of stochastic perturbation of non-linear partial differential (field) equations. Contributions to this field of research are collected in this volume. Finite dimensional stochastically perturbed Hamiltonian systems and infinite dimensional white noise analysis are treated. The main part concerns problems encountered in deterministic equations. Papers treat the existence of solutions for given initial data, the existence of non-linear bound states or solitary waves including a thorough discussion of various approaches to stability, and global properties (e.g. time decay properties) for non-linear wave equations. This volume provides a good survey of present-day research in non-linear problems of quantum theory for researchers and graduate students.Table of ContentsSome remarks on stochastically perturbed (Hamiltonian) systems.- Stability of ground states for nonlinear classical field theories.- A note on solutions of two-dimensional semilinear elliptic vector-field equations with strong nonlinearity.- Some remarks on the nonlinear Schrödinger equation in the subcritical case.- The Cauchy problem for the Dirac equation with cubic nonlinearity in three space dimensions.- The Cauchy problem for the non-linear Klein-Cordon equation.- Conformal invariance and time decay for nonlinear wave equations.- Energy forms and white noise analysis.- Principles of solitary wave stability.

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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. This book has grown out of such a course given to the students of the M. Sc. and M. Phil. degree courses at the University of Madras. An elementary knowledge of quantum mechanics is an essential pre-requisite to undertake this course but no knowledge of group theory is assumed on the part of the readers. Although the subject matter has group-theoretic origin, special efforts have been made to avoid the gro- theoretical language but place emphasis on the algebraic formalism dev- oped by Racah (1942a, 1942b, 1943, 1951). How far I am successful in this project is left to the discerning reader to judge. After the publication of the two classic books, one by Rose and the other by Edmonds on this subject in the year 1957, the application of angular momentum techniques to solve physical problems has become so common that it is found desirable to organize a separate course on this subject to the students of physics. It is to cater to the needs of such students and research workers that this book is written. A large number of questions and problems given at the end of each chapter will enable the reader to have a clearer understanding of the subject.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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Book SynopsisThis book covers the fundamentals of and new developments in gaseous Bose-Einstein condensation. It begins with a review of fundamental concepts and theorems, and introduces basic theories describing Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC). It then discusses some recent topics such as fast-rotating BEC, spinor and dipolar BEC, low-dimensional BEC, balanced and imbalanced fermionic superfluidity including BCS-BEC crossover and unitary gas, and p-wave superfluidity.Table of ContentsFundamentals of BEC; Weakly Interacting Bose Gas; Trapped System; Superfluidity; Spinor BEC; Dipolar BEC; Vortices; Fermionic Superfluidity; Low-Dimensional Systems; Optical Lattice; BEC and Topology; Outlook.

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