Quantum physics Books
Cambridge University Press Quantum Field Theory for Economics and Finance
Book SynopsisThis book provides an introduction to how the mathematical tools from quantum field theory can be applied to economics and finance. Providing a range of quantum mathematical techniques for designing financial instruments, it demonstrates how a range of topics have quantum mechanical formulations, from asset pricing to interest rates.Trade Review'This book could be just the volume for someone wanting to make the transition from calculating matrix elements to designing financial instruments, from spinors to swaps or from operators to options … The book's structure interleaves traditional lessons in quantum field theory with topics in econophysics, producing a rather novel result.' Stephen J. Blundell, Contemporary PhysicsTable of ContentsForeword; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Synopsis; Part I. Introduction: 2. Quantum mechanics; 3. Classical field theory; 4. Acceleration action; 5. Option theory; 6. Path integral of asset prices; Part II. Linear Quantum Fields: 7. Scalar quantum field; 8. Dirac spinor field; 9. Photon gauge field; 10. Forward interest rates' quantum field; 11. Risky interest rates' quantum fields; 12. Bonds: index-linked stochastic coupons; Part III. Nonlinear Quantum Fields: 13. Operator expectation and S matrix; 14. Nonlinear scalar field: Feynman diagrams; 15. Renormalization; 16. β-function; fixed points; 17. Renormalization group and phase transitions; 18. Effective action; 19. Nonlinear interest rates' quantum field; 20. Simulation of nonlinear interest rates; 21. Interest rates range accrual swap; Part IV. 2D Quantum Fields: 22. Two dimensional quantum electrodynamics; 23. Bosonic string theory; 24. Futures asset prices; 25. Epilogue; References; Index.
£161.50
Cambridge University Press Lectures on Quantum Mechanics
Book SynopsisQuantum mechanics is one of the principle pillars of modern physics. It also remains a topic of great interest to mathematicians. Since its discovery it has inspired and been inspired by many topics within modern mathematics, including functional analysis and operator algebras, Lie groups, Lie algebras and their representations, principle bundles, distribution theory, and much more. Written with beginning graduate students in mathematics in mind, this book provides a thorough treatment of (nonrelativistic) quantum mechanics in a style that is leisurely, without the usual theorem-proof grammar of pure mathematics, while remaining mathematically honest. The author takes the time to fully develop the required mathematics and employs a consistent mathematical presentation to clarify the often-confusing notation of physics texts. Along the way the reader encounters several topics requiring more advanced mathematics than found in many discussions of the subject, making for a fascinating courTrade Review'Quantum mechanics lies at the foundation of science, as well as inspiring a great deal of mathematics. Lectures on Quantum Mechanics provides mathematicians and mathematics students with a very readable exposition of the subject, including the mathematical clarity missing from the physics textbooks.' Peter Woit, Columbia University'The author of this non-traditional textbook for mathematicians explains carefully how mathematical concepts can be used to encode physical content of quantum mechanics. The topics are very well chosen and ordered. All chapters are mostly independent, allowing readers to get to the heart of the subject quickly and nonlinearly.' Phan Thành Nam, LMU Munich'… this is a useful text that integrates mathematics and quantum mechanics, one that promises to help first-year graduate students ready themselves for advanced research. Recommended.' M. O. Farooq, ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface; Prolegomenon; 1. The Harmonic Oscillator: Classical verses Quantum; 2. The Mathematical Structure of Quantum Mechanics; 3. Observables and Expectation Values; 4. The Projection Postulate Examined; 5. Rigged Hilbert Space and the Dirac Calculus; 6. A Review of Classical Mechanics; 7. Hamilton-Jacobi Theory *; 8. Classical Mechanics Regain'd; 9. Wave Mechanics I: Heisenberg Uncertainty; 10. Wave Mechanics II: The Fourier Transform; 11. Wave Mechanics III: The Quantum Oscillator; 12. Angular Momentum I: Basics; 13. Angular Momentum II: Representations of su(2); 14. Angular Momentum III: The Central Force Problem; 15. Wave Mechanics IV: The Hydrogenic Potential; 16. Wave Mechanics V: Hidden Symmetry Revealed; 17. Wave Mechanics VI: Hidden Symmetry Solved; 18. Angular Momentum IV: Addition Rules and Spin; 19. Wave Mechanics VII: Pauli's Spinor Theory; 20. Clifford Algebras and Spin Representations *; 21. Many-Particle Quantum Systems; 22. The EPR Argument and Bell's Inequalities; 23. Ensembles and Density Operators; 24. Bosons and Fermions; 25. The Fock Space for Indistinguishable Quanta; 26. An Introduction to Quantum Statistical Mechanics; 27. Quantum Dynamics; 28. Unitary Representations and Conservation Laws; 29. The Feynman Formulation of Quantum Mechanics; 30. A Mathematical Interlude: Gaussian Integrals; 31. Evaluating Path Integrals I; 32. Evaluating Path Integrals II; Epilogue; Resources for Individual Exploration; Bibliography; Index.
£68.39
Cambridge University Press Classical and Quantum Statistical Physics
Statistical physics examines the collective properties of large ensembles of particles, and is a powerful theoretical tool with important applications across many different scientific disciplines. This book provides a detailed introduction to classical and quantum statistical physics, including links to topics at the frontiers of current research. The first part of the book introduces classical ensembles, provides an extensive review of quantum mechanics, and explains how their combination leads directly to the theory of Bose and Fermi gases. This allows a detailed analysis of the quantum properties of matter, and introduces the exotic features of vacuum fluctuations. The second part discusses more advanced topics such as the two-dimensional Ising model and quantum spin chains. This modern text is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in the role of statistical physics in current research. 140 homework problems reinforce key concepts and further develop read
£52.24
MIT Press Ltd Six Impossible Things
£12.89
Random House USA Inc How to Make an Apple Pie from Scratch
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£24.00
Random House USA Inc Quantum Supremacy
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? An exhilarating tour of humanity''s next great technological achievement?quantum computing?which may supercharge artificial intelligence, solve some of humanity''s biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, and eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science, by the bestselling author ofThe God Equation. ? ?Expertly describes and rectifies common misconceptions about quantum computing. ?Science[Kaku''s] lucid prose and thought process make abundant sense of this technological turning point.? ?The New York Times Book ReviewThe runaway success of the microchip may finally be reaching its end. As shrinking transistors approach the size of atoms, the phenomenal growth of computational power inevitably collapses. But this change heralds the birth of a revolutionary new type of computer, one that calculates on atoms themselves.Quantum computers promise unprecedented gains in computing power, enabling advancements that could overturn every aspect of our daily lives. While the media has mainly focused on their startling potential to crack any known encryption method, the race is already on to exploit their incredible power to revolutionize industry. Automotive makers, medical researchers, and consulting firms are all betting on quantum computing to design more efficient vehicles, create life-saving new drugs, and streamline businesses. But this is only the beginning. Quantum computing could be used to decode the complex chemical processes needed to produce cheap fertilizers and unleash a second Green Revolution; create a super battery that will enable the Solar Age; or design nuclear fusion reactors to generate clean, safe, renewable energy. It may even unravel the fiendishly difficult protein folding that lies at the heart of as-yet-incurable diseases like Alzheimer?s, ALS, and Parkinson?s. Already, quantum computers are being put to work to help solve the greatest mystery in science?the origin of the universe.There is no single problem humanity faces that might not be addressed by quantum computers. With his signature clarity and enthusiasm, Dr. Michio Kaku, who has spent his entire professional life working on the quantum theory, tells the thrilling story of this exciting scientific frontier and the race to claim humanity?s future.
£24.00
W. W. Norton & Company Quantum Einstein Bohr and the Great Debate about the Nature of Reality
£17.95
DK Simply Quantum Physics
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£15.29
Johns Hopkins University Press Elementary Quantum Mechanics in One Dimension
Book SynopsisGilmore's concise and elegant treatment will be of interest to students and professors of introductory and intermediate quantum courses, as well as professionals working in electrical engineering and applied mathematics.Trade ReviewI found this book to be very interesting and I enjoyed exploring the problems with the power and simplicity of Gilmore's approach. Australian Physics 2005 Gilmore will indulge many instructors' desires to dwell on problem-solving techniques in introductory quantum mechanics despite the ever-expanding menu of critical topics that need to be covered. Choice 2005 A rich source of ideas for activities or projects suitable for students in an intermediate quantum mechanics or a computational physics course... Highly recommended to those teaching undergraduate quantum mechanics. -- Alan J. DeWeerd American Journal of Physics 2005 This is the full-blooded version of an undergraduate course... aimed at the second-year undergraduate. -- Drew McCormick School Science Review 2006Table of ContentsPrefacePart I: FoundationsChapter 1. Schrödinger's EquationChapter 2. Solutions in a Constant PotentialChapter 3. Wavefunctions across a BoundaryChapter 4. Piecewise Constant PotentialsChapter 5. Momentum ConservationChapter 6. Preview of Boundary ConditionsChapter 7. Units Part II: ScatteringChapter 8. Boundary ConditionsChapter 9. A Simple ExampleChapter 10. Coding and ValidationChapter 11. Shape of BarrierChapter 12. Asymptotic BehaviorChapter 13. Phase ShiftsChapter 14. Double BarrierChapter 15. Multiple BarriersChapter 16. Probability DistributionsChapter 17. Combining BarriersChapter 18. Quantum EngineeringChapter 19. Variations on a ThemePart III: Bound StatesChapter 20. Boundary ConditionsChapter 21. A Simple ExampleChapter 22. Coding and ValidationChapter 23. Shape of PotentialChapter 24. Dependence on ParametersChapter 25. Relation between Bound and Scattering States Chapter 26. Double and Multiple Well PotentialsChapter 27. Level SplittingChapter 28. Symmetry BreakingChapter 29. WavefunctionsChapter 30. Superpositions, Overlaps, and ProbabilitiesChapter 31. Symmetry and WavefunctionsChapter 32. Transmission Resonances and Bound StatesChapter 33. Creation of Bound StatesChapter 34. Quantum EngineeringChapter 35. Variations on a ThemeChapter 36. The Sine TransformPart IV: Periodic PotentialsChapter 37. Boundary ConditionsChapter 38. A Simple ExampleChapter 39. Coding and ValidationChapter 40. Asymptotic BehaviorChapter 41. Relation among Boundary ConditionsChapter 42. Wavefunctions and Probability DistributionsChapter 43. AlloysChapter 44. SuperlatticesChapter 45. ImpuritiesChapter 46. Quantum EngineeringIndex
£67.00
Johns Hopkins University Press Fizzics
Book SynopsisWith easy-to-understand explanations, detailed illustrations, and entertaining anecdotes, Young reveals the Fizzics behind these familiar-yet surprising-objects.Trade ReviewA technological history perfect for science and general-interest collections alike. Midwest Book Review This book fills a gap in the literature, describing everyday phenomena that are seldom treated in similar books. Choice A friendly foray into the humble bubble, from honeycombs and soaps to sunset flashes, written by a physicist in the field. Science NewsTable of ContentsPrefacePrologue1. The Physics of Fizzy: Gas Bubbles in LiquidBubbles in Beer and VolcanoesThe Ins and Outs of Bubble OscillationsSpringboard and Platform DivingPropellers, Pumps, and PorpoisesKnuckle CrackingDamsCartesian DiversBubbles in Your BubblyThe Ascent of Sap in TreesCeramic BubblesWhite- Water Physics2. Raining Cats and Dogs: Liquid Droplets in a GasFaucet PhysicsSpider's WebLiquid-Drop Model of the Atomic NucleusThe Swirl of Bath WaterMorning DewAcid RainBubble Chambers and Atom SmashersCloudsThunder and LightningSnowHailVapor TrailsThe RainbowHalosGloriesThe Green FlashThe Blue Sky3. The Perfect Pint: The Science of FoamsLiquid FoamsFree-Fighting FoamsHoneycombs and MattressesBonesMining FoamsFoams on the Farm4. Where There's Life, There's Soap: The Science of Surface TensionSoap BubblesCoffee RingsSoap MoleculesThe Bubble That LivedThe Soapy ComputerBubble RaftAnti-BubblesFeeling the TensionRecord-Breaking Bubbles5. Poetry in the Ocean: Bubbles in the SeaA Storm at SeaBubble NetsFish-Killing BubbledBubblese Hiding Mines6. What Light from Yonder Bubble Breaks?SonoluminescenceThe Star in the JarLiquid LightLight from Breaking GlassSonoluminescence in Space7. In the Operating Theatre: Medical BubblesCleaning a WoundThe BendsBubbles in the BloodBubbles in the BladderDesigner BubblesEpilogueGlossaryReferencesIndex
£29.91
Quest Books,U.S. The Visionary Window A Quantum Physicists Guide
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£16.14
Moment Point Press Inc,US Mind into Matter
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£13.29
Picador USA Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them
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£17.00
Basic Books The One: How an Ancient Idea Holds the Future of
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£30.40
Shambhala Publications Inc Quantum Questions: Mystical Writings of the
Book SynopsisThe mystical writings of the world’s great physicists—now in one eye-opening volume that bridges the gap between science and religion Quantum Questions collects the mystical writings of each of the major physicists involved in the discovery of quantum physics and relativity, including Albert Einstein, Werner Heisenberg, and Max Planck. The selections are written in nontechnical language and will be of interest to scientists and nonscientists alike.
£19.80
Light Technology Publications The Secrets of Unlimited Energy
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£18.95
Rodale Press Inc. The Nature of Nature: The Discovery of SuperWaves
Book SynopsisWhat is everything made of? How do things change and how do they work? What is life? In The Nature of Nature, visionary scientist Irv Dardik tackles these questions by introducing his discovery of SuperWaves, a singular wave phenomenon whose design generates what we experience as matter, space, time, motion, energy, and order and chaos. Simply put, the SuperWaves principle states that the fundamental stuff of nature is waves—waves waving within waves, to be exact. Dardik challenges the rationality of accepting a priori that the universe is made of discrete particles. Instead, by drawing from his own discovery of a unique wave behavior and combining it with scientific facts, he shows that every single thing in existence—from quantum particles to entire galaxies—is waves waving in the unique pattern he calls SuperWaves. The discovery of SuperWaves and the ideas behind it, while profound, can be intuitively grasped by every reader, whether scientist or layperson. Touching on everything from quantum physics to gravity, to emergent complexity and thermodynamics, to the origins of health and disease, it shows that our health, and the health of the environment and civilization, depend upon our understanding SuperWaves. The Nature of Nature is an absorbing account that combines Dardik’s contrarian look at the history of science with philosophical discussion, his own groundbreaking research, and hope for the future.
£20.25
University Science Books Quantum Physics A Fundamental Approach to Modern
Book SynopsisThis brilliantly innovative textbook is intended as a first introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications
£120.14
Universitatsverlag Winter Proceedings of New Perspectives in Quantum
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£23.00
Ma Non Troppo Los Gatos Sueñan Con Física Cuántica: Y Los
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£24.97
Gaia Ediciones La Danza De Los Maestros De Wu Li Conciencia
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£17.28
