Symmetries in Quantum Mechanics : From Angular Momentum to Supersymmetry (PBK)

ISBN-13: 9780750304085 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 318 str.

M. Chaichian; R. Hagedorn

Opis

Presents an exposition of the role of symmetry, particularly rotational symmetry, in quantum mechanics. This book covers the description of rotations (geometrically and group-theoretically) and their representations, and the quantum theory of angular momentum. It introduces advanced topics such as relativistic theory, supersymmetry, and anyons.

Recenzje

"… a useful complement to the existing literature."
-Mathematical Reviews

Spis treści

Introduction
Symmetry in quantum mechanics
Rotations in three-dimensional space
Angular momentum operators and eigenstates
Addition of angular momenta
Representations of the rotation group
The Jordan-Schwinger construction and representations
Irreducible tensors and tensor operators
Peculiarities of two-dimensional rotations: anyons, fractional spin and statistics
A brief glance at relativistic problems
Supersymmetry in quantum mechanics and particle physics
Appendices
Index

O autorze

M. Chaichian, R. Hagedorn