Relativistic quantum mechanics: theory of atomic bound states

Unlike most introductory and advanced books on quantum mechanics, this book covers a large number of applications of quantum mechanics including their relativistic generalisation and even quantum chemistry. It thereby closes a gap between books of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. Starting with quantum mechanics, the book then treats the equations of relativistic quantum mechanics with emphasis on Dirac's equation, followed by a discussion of spin to finally arrive at quantum field theory. The relativistic equations are used as astarting point to explain all the small corrections to quantum mechanics leading to measurable effects. The chapters on scattering and bound states convey a deep understanding of the field. Hyperfine shifts and dispersive effects like the Lambshift are treated in a comprehensible manner. The beautiful symmetries on which the particle classifications are based are discussed in subsequentsections. Provides an excellent starting point for advanced work in particle physics and astrophysics Hartmut Pilkuhn was a highly original mind and here contributes his individual approach to teaching the subject Many topics (e.g. relativistic two-body systems) cannot be found elsewhere in books at graduate level Extended third edetion of this succesful textbook Extended by 100 pages versus the second edition INDICE: Maxwell and Schrödinger.- Lorentz, Pauli, Kramers and Dirac.- Quantum Fields and Particles.- Scattering and Bound States.- Hyperfine Shifts, Radiation.- Dispersive Effects.- Quarks and Electroweak Interactions.- Appendices.

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-8631-1
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 390
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés