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Author Blum, Karl, 1937-

Title Density matrix theory and applications / Karl Blum
Edition Third edition
Published Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2012]
©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 343 pages) : illustrations
Series Springer series on atomic, optical, and plasma physics, 1615-5653 ; 64
Springer series on atomic, optical, and plasma physics ; 64
Contents 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
Summary 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
Analysis Physics
Quantum theory
Mathematical physics
Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Quantum Physics
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-340) and index
Subject Density matrices.
Quantum theory.
SCIENCE -- Mechanics -- General.
SCIENCE -- Mechanics -- Solids.
Physique.
Astronomie.
Quantum theory
Density matrices
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783642205613
3642205615