An Introduction to Quantum Fluids

ISBN-13: 9781498721639 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 318 str.

Eric Suraud; Phuong Mai Dinh; Jesus Navarro

Opis

What makes atomic nuclei and neutron stars so similar both to domestic electricity and to stained glass in cathedrals? The answer to this surprising question lies in the unifying concept of quantum fluids, which allows one to understand the behavior and properties of such different systems in simple terms. Quantum mechanics, often considered to be restricted to the microscopic world, in fact plays a crucial role at all scales of the universe. This book introduces the reader to the fascinating and multifaceted world of quantum fluids. Suitable for all levels of reader from undergraduate students upwards, this interdisciplinary book is presented mostly in non-technical terms and illustrated by a wealth of examples, including many from everday life.

Spis treści

Introduction. The Players and the Rules. Phases, matter and interactions. Quantum basics. Ensembles of particles. Further theoretical aspects. The Games. Electron fluids. Atoms and Molecules. Nuclei. High densities. Superphases. Conclusion. Appendices. Bibliography