Density Matrix Theory and Applications - Rilegato

Blum, Karl

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 030645341X ISBN 13: 9780306453410

Casa editrice: Plenum Pub Corp, 1996

Riassunto

The Second Edition of this highly regarded text continues to provide a systematic treatment of density matrix techniques. The text discusses basic principles and recent studies in atomic and molecular reactions. A new chapter explores the role of orientation and alignment in molecular physics.

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Recensione

from a review of the First Edition:
`[The author's] clear pedagogic style makes this a very useful reference work for readers who want to learn density matrix theory. ... Highly recommended, particularly for graduate school physics libraries.'
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Contenuti

Basic Concepts. General Density Matrix Theory. Coupled Systems. Irreducible Components of the Density Matrix. Radiation from Polarized Atoms: Quantum Beats. Some Applications. The Role of Orientation and Alignment in Molecular Processes. Quantum Theory of Relaxation. Appendix A: The Direct Product. Appendix B: State Multipoles for Coupled Systems. Appendix C: Formulas from Angular Momentum Theory. Appendix D: The Efficiency of a Measuring Device. Appendix E: The Scattering and Transition Operators. Index.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Plenum Pub Corp
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 030645341X
• ISBN 13: 9780306453410
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 323
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