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9780521675758: Variational Principles and Methods in Theoretical Physics and Chemistry
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ISBN 10: 0521675758 ISBN 13: 9780521675758
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Sinossi

This book covers essential ideas and methods behind applications of variational theory in theoretical physics and chemistry.

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Descrizione del libro

A thorough introduction to variational theory as applied to physics and chemistry, introducing the fundamental mathematical concepts and applications, providing the reader with a critical understanding of context and methodology. Amongst other topics, the book covers computational methods in quantum theory and discusses the methodology underlying density functional theory.

Contenuti

Preface; Part I. Classical Mathematics and Physics: 1. History of variational theory; 2. Classical mechanics; 3. Applied mathematics; Part II. Bound States in Quantum Mechanics: 4. Time-independent quantum mechanics; 5. Independent-electron models; 6. Time-dependent theory and linear response; Part III. Continuum States and Scattering Theory: 7. Multiple scattering theory for molecules and solids; 8. Variational methods for continuum states; 9. Electron-impact rovibrational excitation of molecules; Part IV. Field Theories: 10. Relativistic Lagrangian theories.

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Editore
Cambridge University Press
Data di pubblicazione
2005
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0521675758
ISBN 13 
9780521675758
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
244
Contatto del produttore
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