Angular Momentum in Quantum Mechanics (Investigations in Physics) - Brossura

Edmonds, A. R.

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ISBN 10: 0691025894 ISBN 13: 9780691025896

Casa editrice: Princeton University Press, 1996

Riassunto

This book offers a concise introduction to the angular momentum, one of the most fundamental quantities in all of quantum mechanics. Beginning with the quantization of angular momentum, spin angular momentum, and the orbital angular momentum, the author goes on to discuss the Clebsch-Gordan coefficients for a two-component system. After developing the necessary mathematics, specifically spherical tensors and tensor operators, the author then investigates the 3-j, 6-j, and 9-j symbols. Throughout, the author provides practical applications to atomic, molecular, and nuclear physics. These include partial-wave expansions, the emission and absorption of particles, the proton and electron quadrupole moment, matrix element calculation in practice, and the properties of the symmetrical top molecule.

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Recensione:

"This book . . . has always been and remains to be a standard source reference for those working in quantum theory of angular momentum and its applications in physics." --Zentrallblatt für Mathematik

L'autore:

A. R. Edmonds was known for his work in theoretical physics first in England and later in the CERN Theoretical Study Division in Copenhagen.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Princeton University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0691025894
• ISBN 13: 9780691025896
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 160