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Cambridge University Press Mathematics of Quantization and Quantum Fields
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Cambridge University Press Advanced Concepts in Particle and Field Theory
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Cambridge University Press Advanced Concepts in Particle and Field Theory
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Cambridge University Press Contextual Reinterpretation of Quantum Nonlocality
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Cambridge University Press Compact Matrix Quantum Groups and Their Combinatorics
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Cambridge University Press Compact Matrix Quantum Groups and Their Combinatorics
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Cambridge University Press Contemporary Quantum Mechanics in Practice
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Quantum Fields on a Lattice
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Cambridge University Press Building Quantum Computers
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Cambridge University Press Decoherence and Quantum Darwinism
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Mechanics Volume 3
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Topological Quantum Computation
Book SynopsisCombining physics, mathematics and computer science, topological quantum computation is a rapidly expanding research area focused on the exploration of quantum evolutions that are immune to errors. In this book, the author presents a variety of different topics developed together for the first time, forming an excellent introduction to topological quantum computation. The makings of anyonic systems, their properties and their computational power are presented in a pedagogical way. Relevant calculations are fully explained, and numerous worked examples and exercises support and aid understanding. Special emphasis is given to the motivation and physical intuition behind every mathematical concept. Demystifying difficult topics by using accessible language, this book has broad appeal and is ideal for graduate students and researchers from various disciplines who want to get into this new and exciting research field.Table of ContentsPart I. Preliminaries: 1. Introduction; 2. Geometric and topological phases; 3. Quantum computation; 4. Computational power of anyons; Part II. Topological Models: 5. Quantum double models; 6. Kitaev's honeycomb lattice model; 7. Chern–Simons quantum field theories; Part III. Quantum Information Perspectives: 8. The Jones polynomial algorithm; 9. Topological entanglement entropy; 10. Outlook; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Effects in Biology
Book SynopsisQuantum mechanics provides the most accurate microscopic description of the world around us, yet the interface between quantum mechanics and biology is only now being explored. This book uses a combination of experiment and theory to examine areas of biology believed to be strongly influenced by manifestly quantum phenomena. Covering subjects ranging from coherent energy transfer in photosynthetic light harvesting to spin coherence in the avian compass and the problem of molecular recognition in olfaction, the book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, biology and chemistry seeking to understand the applications of quantum mechanics to biology.Trade Review'… wonderful …' The Times Higher Education Supplement'Having previously thoroughly enjoyed reading two books relating to quantum biology, I was delighted to review this book.' Stephen Hoskins, The BiologistTable of ContentsList of contributors; Preface; Part I. Introduction: 1. Quantum biology: introduction Graham R. Fleming and Gregory D. Scholes; 2. Open quantum system approaches to biological systems Alireza Shabani, Masoud Mohseni, Seogjoo Jang, Akihito Ishizaki, Martin Plenio, Patrick Rebentrost, Alàn Aspuru-Guzik, Jianshu Cao, Seth Lloyd and Robert Silbey; 3. Generalized Förster resonance energy transfer Seogjoo Jang, Hoda Hossein-Nejad and Gregory D. Scholes; 4. Multidimensional electronic spectroscopy Tomáš Mančal; Part II. Quantum Effects in Bacterial Photosynthetic Energy Transfer: 5. Structure, function, and quantum dynamics of pigment protein complexes Ioan Kosztin and Klaus Schulten; 6. Direct observation of quantum coherence Gregory S. Engel; 7. Environment-assisted quantum transport Masoud Mohseni, Alàn Aspuru-Guzik, Patrick Rebentrost, Alireza Shabani, Seth Lloyd, Susana F. Huelga and Martin B. Plenio; Part III. Quantum Effects in Higher Organisms and Applications: 8. Excitation energy transfer in higher plants Elisabet Romero, Vladimir I. Novoderezhkin and Rienk van Grondelle; 9. Electron transfer in proteins Spiros S. Skourtis; 10. A chemical compass for bird navigation Ilia A. Solov'yov, Thorsten Ritz, Klaus Schulten and Peter J. Hore; 11. Quantum biology of retinal Klaus Schulten and Shigehiko Hayashi; 12. Quantum vibrational effects on sense of smell A. M. Stoneham, L. Turin, J. C. Brookes and A. P. Horsfield; 13. A perspective on possible manifestations of entanglement in biological systems Hans J. Briegel and Sandu Popescu; 14. Design and applications of bio-inspired quantum materials Mohan Sarovar, Dörthe M. Eisele and K. Birgitta Whaley; 15. Coherent excitons in carbon nanotubes Leonas Valkunas and Darius Abramavicius; Glossary; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Social Science
Book SynopsisWritten by world experts in the foundations of quantum mechanics, this book shows how elementary quantum mechanical principles can be applied to social sciences problems. Aimed at economists and psychologists, as well as physicists, it explores the exciting field of quantum social science.Trade Review'… the text is well-written and presents all lines of thought with mathematical rigour. It features end-of-chapter references to scientific publications and a glossary to help define the terminology.' Manuel Vogel, Contemporary PhysicsTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. Physics Concepts in Social Science? A Discussion: 1. Classical, statistical and quantum mechanics: all in one; 2. Econophysics: statistical physics and social science; 3. Quantum social science: a non-mathematical motivation; Part II. Mathematics and Physics Preliminaries: 4. Vector calculus and other mathematical preliminaries; 5. Basic elements of quantum mechanics; 6. Basic elements of Bohmian mechanics; Part III. Quantum Probabilistic Effects in Psychology: Basic Questions and Answers: 7. A brief overview; 8. Interference effects in psychology - an introduction; 9. A quantum-like model of decision making; Part IV. Other Quantum Probabilistic Effects in Economics, Finance and Brain Sciences: 10. Financial/economic theory in crisis; 11. Bohmian mechanics in finance and economics; 12. The Bohm–Vigier Model and path simulation; 13. Other applications to economic/financial theory; 14. The neurophysiological sources of quantum-like processing in the brain; Conclusion; Glossary; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Mechanics An Experimentalists Approach
Book SynopsisEugene D. Commins takes an experimentalist's approach to quantum mechanics, preferring to use concrete physical explanations over formal, abstract descriptions to address the needs and interests of a diverse group of students. Keeping physics at the foreground and explaining difficult concepts in straightforward language, Commins examines the many modern developments in quantum physics, including Bell's inequalities, locality, photon polarization correlations, the stability of matter, Casimir forces, geometric phases, AharonovâBohm and AharonovâCasher effects, magnetic monopoles, neutrino oscillations, neutron interferometry, the Higgs mechanism, and the electroweak standard model. The text is self-contained, covering the necessary background on atomic and molecular structure in addition to the traditional topics. Developed from the author's well-regarded course notes for his popular first-year graduate course at the University of California, Berkeley, instruction is supported by over Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Mathematical preliminaries; 3. The rules of quantum mechanics; 4. The connection between the fundamental rules and wave mechanics; 5. Further illustrations of the rules of quantum mechanics; 6. Further developments in one-dimensional wave mechanics; 7. The theory of angular momentum; 8. Wave mechanics in three dimensions: hydrogenic atoms; 9. Time-independent approximations for bound state problems; 10. Applications of static perturbation theory; 11. Identical particles; 12. Atomic structure; 13. Molecules; 14. The stability of matter; 15. Photons; 16. Interaction of non-relativistic charged particles and radiation; 17. Further topics in perturbation theory; 18. Scattering; 19. Special relativity and quantum mechanics: the Klein–Gordon equation; 20. The Dirac equation; 21. Interaction of a relativistic spin ½ particle with an external electromagnetic field; 22. The Dirac field; 23. Interaction between relativistic electrons, positrons, and photons; 24. The quantum mechanics of weak interactions; 25. The quantum measurement problem; Appendix A: useful inequalities for quantum mechanics; Appendix B: Bell's inequality; Appendix C: spin of the photon: vector spherical waves; Works cited; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press An Introduction to the Theory of Reproducing Kernel Hilbert Spaces
Book SynopsisCovering the fundamental underlying theory as well as a range of applications, this unique text provides a unified overview of reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces. It offers an unrivalled and accessible introduction to the field, ideal for graduate students and researchers working in functional analysis or its applications.Trade Review'The purpose of this fine monograph is two-fold. On the one hand, the authors introduce a wide audience to the basic theory of reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces (RKHS), on the other hand they present applications of this theory in a variety of areas of mathematics … the authors have succeeded in arranging a very readable modern presentation of RKHS and in conveying the relevance of this beautiful theory by many examples and applications.' Dirk Werner, Zentralblatt MATH'Anyone looking for a nice introduction to this theory need look no further.' Jeff Ibbotson, MAA ReviewsTable of ContentsPart I. General Theory: 1. Introduction; 2. Fundamental results; 3. Interpolation and approximation; 4. Cholesky and Schur; 5. Operations on kernels; 6. Vector-valued spaces; Part II. Applications and Examples: 7. Power series on balls and pull-backs; 8. Statistics and machine learning; 9. Negative definite functions; 10. Positive definite functions on groups; 11. Applications of RKHS to integral operators; 12. Stochastic processes.
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Cambridge University Press Factorization Algebras in Quantum Field Theory Volume 1 31 New Mathematical Monographs Series Number 31
Book SynopsisIdeal for researchers and graduates in mathematics and physics, this volume develops factorization algebras while highlighting examples exhibiting their use in field theory, such as the recovery of a vertex algebra from a chiral conformal field theory. This first volume also includes expositions of the relevant background in homological algebra, sheaves and functional analysis.Trade Review'Because the subject of this book touches many advanced leading theories of quantum physics which utilize heavily mathematical machineries from a diverse range of mathematical topics, the background material needed for this book is immense. So it is very helpful and much appreciated that a 103-page four-section appendix is included in this 387-page book, to provide a very well-organized and fairly detailed review of relevant mathematical background topics, including simplicial techniques, colored operads/multicategories and their algebras, differential graded (dg) Lie algebras and their cohomology, sheaves/cosheaves, formal Hodge theory, and 'convenient, differentiable, or bornological' topological vector spaces facilitating the homological algebra for infinite-dimensional vector spaces.' Albert Sheu, Zentralblatt MATH'It is a truth universally acknowledged that one cannot make two independent measurements at the very same place and very same time. In this book full of wit, Costello and Gwilliam show what can actually be done by taking this common lore seriously. … Reading this book requires minimal prerequisites: essentially only the basic notions of topology, of differential geometry, of homological algebra and of category theory will be needed, while all other background material … is provided in the four appendices that take up about one third of the book. Yet some familiarity with the subject is needed to really appreciate it. The reader who has even occasionally been close to the interface between algebraic topology, derived geometry and quantum field theory will enjoy many pleasant moments with Costello and Gwilliam and will find many sources of enlightenment … in their treatment of the subject.' Domenico Fiorenza, Mathematical ReviewsTable of Contents1. Introduction; Part I. Prefactorization Algebras: 2. From Gaussian measures to factorization algebras; 3. Prefactorization algebras and basic examples; Part II. First Examples of Field Theories: 4. Free field theories; 5. Holomorphic field theories and vertex algebras; Part III. Factorization Algebras: 6. Factorization algebras - definitions and constructions; 7. Formal aspects of factorization algebras; 8. Factorization algebras - examples; Appendix A. Background; Appendix B. Functional analysis; Appendix C. Homological algebra in differentiable vector spaces; Appendix D. The Atiyah–Bott Lemma; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Factorization Algebras in Quantum Field Theory Volume 2
Book SynopsisIdeal for researchers and graduate students at the interface between mathematics and physics, this text develops quantum field theory from the ground up using a rich mix of modern mathematics. It provides a unified approach to deformation quantization, Hochschild homology, vertex algebras, conformal field theory, quantum groups, and gauge theory.Trade Review'The central achievement of the book is in its development of a formalism that leads to classical and quantum versions of Noether's theorem, itself a familiar topic in physics, using the language of factorization algebras … Institutions employing mathematicians and theoretical physicists actively working in this area should acquire the book … Recommended.' M. C. Ogilvie, Choice ConnectTable of Contents1. Introduction and overview; Part I. Classical Field Theory: 2. Introduction to classical field theory; 3. Elliptic moduli problems; 4. The classical Batalin–Vilkovisky formalism; 5. The observables of a classical field theory; Part II. Quantum Field Theory: 6. Introduction to quantum field theory; 7. Effective field theories and Batalin–Vilkovisky quantization; 8. The observables of a quantum field theory; 9. Further aspects of quantum observables; 10. Operator product expansions, with examples; Part III. A Factorization Enhancement of Noether's Theorem: 11. Introduction to Noether's theorems; 12. Noether's theorem in classical field theory; 13. Noether's theorem in quantum field theory; 14. Examples of the Noether theorems; Appendix A. Background; Appendix B. Functions on spaces of sections; Appendix C. A formal Darboux lemma; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Atomic Theory and the Description of Nature Four Essays with an Introductory Survey
Book SynopsisNiels Bohr (1885â1962) was a Danish physicist who played a key role in the development of atomic theory and quantum mechanics, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922. First published in 1934, and reprinted in 1961, this collection contains four articles and an introductory survey. Originally written for various journals during the 1920s, the articles concern themselves with the epistemological significance of discoveries in quantum physics. Although aimed at physicists, they are generally non-technical, with only one using some elementary mathematics. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Bohr's contribution to physics.Table of ContentsIntroductory survey; 1. Atomic theory and mechanics; 2. The quantum postulate and the recent development of atomic theory; 3. The quantum of action and the description of nature; 4. The atomic theory and the fundamental principles underlying the description of nature.
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Cambridge University Press Kants Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals A Critical Guide Cambridge Critical Guides
Book SynopsisIn his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Immanuel Kant portrays the supreme moral principle as an unconditional imperative that applies to all of us because we freely choose to impose upon ourselves a law of pure practical reason. Morality is revealed to be a matter of autonomy. Today, this approach to ethical theory is as perplexing, controversial and inspiring as it was in 1785, when the Groundwork was first published. The essays in this volume, by international Kant scholars and moral philosophers, discuss Kant's philosophical development and his rejection of earlier moral theories, the role of happiness and inclination in the Groundwork, Kant's moral metaphysics and theory of value, and his attempt to justify the categorical imperative as a principle of freedom. They reflect the approach of several schools of interpretation and illustrate the lively diversity of Kantian ethics today.Trade Review'This collection of essays is diverse and engaging. The essays are of wide theoretical interest and deftly address issues of interpretation along with broader normative issues arising from Kant's Groundwork. Striking a nice balance of interpretive and normative concerns, each essay draws on a wide variety of sources, including not only Kant, but also his sympathetic commentators and his detractors. Those in either camp are well-advised to give these essays their attention.' Notre Dame Philosophical ReviewsTable of ContentsAbbreviations; List of contributors; Introduction Jens Timmermann; 1. Ethics and anthropology in the development of Kant's moral philosophy Manfred Kuehn; 2. Happiness in the Groundwork Alison Hills; 3. Acting from duty: inclination, reason and moral worth Jens Timmermann; 4. Making the law visible: the role of examples in Kant's ethics Robert B. Louden; 5. The moral law as causal law Robert N. Johnson; 6. Dignity and the formula of humanity Oliver Sensen; 7. Kant's kingdom of ends: metaphysical, not political Katrin Flikschuh; 8. Kant against the 'spurious principles of morality' J. B. Schneewind; 9. Autonomy and impartiality: Groundwork III John Skorupski; 10. Problems with freedom: Kant's argument in Groundwork III and its subsequent emendation Paul Guyer; 11. Freedom and reason in Groundwork III Frederick Rauscher.
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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.
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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.
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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
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MIT Press Ltd Six Impossible Things
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Random House USA Inc How to Make an Apple Pie from Scratch
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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.
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W. W. Norton & Company Quantum Einstein Bohr and the Great Debate about the Nature of Reality
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Diversified Publishing Quantum Supremacy
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Penguin Putnam Inc Fundamentals
Book Synopsis“Fundamentals might be the perfect book for the winter of this plague year. . . . Wilczek writes with breathtaking economy and clarity, and his pleasure in his subject is palpable.” —The New York Times Book ReviewOne of our great contemporary scientists reveals the ten profound insights that illuminate what everyone should know about the physical worldIn Fundamentals, Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek offers the reader a simple yet profound exploration of reality based on the deep revelations of modern science. With clarity and an infectious sense of joy, he guides us through the essential concepts that form our understanding of what the world is and how it works. Through these pages, we come to see our reality in a new way--bigger, fuller, and stranger than it looked before.Synthesizing basic questions, facts, and dazzling speculations, Wilczek investigates the ideas that form our understanding of the univ
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DK Simply Quantum Physics
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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
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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
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Quest Books,U.S. The Visionary Window A Quantum Physicists Guide
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Moment Point Press Inc,US Mind into Matter
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Picador USA Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them
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EPFL Press Hilbert Space Methods in Quantum Mechanics
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface Hilbert Spaces Definition and elementary properties Vector-valued functions Subsets and dual of a Hilbert space Measures, integrals and L p spaces Problems Linear Operators The algebra B(H) Projections and isometries Compact operators Unbounded operators Multiplication operators Resolvent and spectrum of an operator Perturbations of self-adjoint operators Appendix Problems Symmetric Operators and their Extensions The method of the Cayley transform Differential operators with constant coefficients Schr¨odinger operators Appendix Problems Spectral Theory of Self-Adjoint Operators Stieltjes measures Spectral measures Spectral parts of a self-adjoint operator The spectral theoremThe resolvent near the spectrum Appendix: Proof of the Spectral Theorem Problems Evolution Groups and Scattering Theory Evolution groups Characterisation of the scattering states Asymptotic conditionWave operators Simple scattering systemsScattering operator Scattering operator and S-matrix Scattering cross sections Bounds on scattering cross sections Coulomb scattering Problems The Conjugate OperatorMethod A simple example The method of differential inequalities The Mourre inequality Application to Schr¨odinger operators Relatively smooth operators Higher order resolvent estimates Some commutators Appendix: Interpolation of operators Problems Further Topics in Scattering Theory Asymptotic completeness Flux and scattering into cones Time-independent scattering theory The scattering matrix Time delay Appendix Problems References Notation Index Subject Index
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Barcharts, Inc Physics Quantum Mechanics
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Basic Books The One: How an Ancient Idea Holds the Future of
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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.
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Light Technology Publications The Secrets of Unlimited Energy
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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.
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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
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Random House USA Inc Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and
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