In the original formulation of quantum mechanics the existence of a precise border between a microscopic world, governed by quantum mechanics, and a macroscopic world, described by classical mechanics was assumed. Modern theoretical and experimental physics has moved that border several times, carefully investigating its definition and making available to observation larger and larger quantum systems. The present book examines a paradigmatic case of the transition from quantum to classical behavior: A quantum particle is revealed in a tracking chamber as a trajectory obeying the laws of...
In the original formulation of quantum mechanics the existence of a precise border between a microscopic world, governed by quantum mechanics, and a m...
This text goes much further than describing the fundamentals of general relativity, using a fresh approach that explains perplexing relativistic effects such as time dilation and Lorentz contraction prior to the volume 's discussion of Lorentz-transformation.
This text goes much further than describing the fundamentals of general relativity, using a fresh approach that explains perplexing relativistic ef...
This book continues the fundamental work of Arnold Sommerfeld and David Hestenes formulating theoretical physics in terms of Minkowski space-time geometry. We see how the standard matrix version of the Dirac equation can be reformulated in terms of a real space-time algebra, thus revealing a geometric meaning for the "number i" in quantum mechanics. Next, it is examined in some detail how electroweak theory can be integrated into the Dirac theory and this way interpreted in terms of space-time geometry. Finally, some implications for quantum electrodynamics are considered. The presentation of...
This book continues the fundamental work of Arnold Sommerfeld and David Hestenes formulating theoretical physics in terms of Minkowski space-time geom...
This book provides an original introduction to the geometry of Minkowski space-time. A hundred years after the space-time formulation of special relativity by Hermann Minkowski, it is shown that the kinematical consequences of special relativity are merely a manifestation of space-time geometry.
The book is written with the intention of providing students (and teachers) of the first years of University courses with a tool which is easy to be applied and allows the solution of any problem of relativistic kinematics at the same time. The book treats in a rigorous way, but using a...
This book provides an original introduction to the geometry of Minkowski space-time. A hundred years after the space-time formulation of special re...
The subject of this book is the physics of vortices. A detailed analysis of the dynamics of vortices will be presented. The important topics of vorticity and molecular spin will be dealt with, including the electromagnetic analogy and quantization in superfluids. The effect of molecular spin on the dynamics of molecular nano-confined fluids using the extended Navier-Stokes equations will also be covered -especially important to the theory and applicability of nanofluidics and associated devices. The nanoscale boundary layer and nanoscale vortex core are regions of intense vorticity (molecular...
The subject of this book is the physics of vortices. A detailed analysis of the dynamics of vortices will be presented. The important topics of vortic...
Dynamics of astrophysical systems is often described by plasma physics, yet understanding the nature of plasma turbulence remains as a challenge in physics in both theories and experiments. This book is an up-to-date summary and review of recent results in research on waves and turbulence in near-Earth space plasma turbulence, obtained by Cluster, the multi-spacecraft mission. Spatial and temporal structures of solar wind turbulence as well as its interaction with the bow shock ahead of the Earth are presented using Cluster data. The book presents (1) historical developments, (2) theoretical...
Dynamics of astrophysical systems is often described by plasma physics, yet understanding the nature of plasma turbulence remains as a challenge in ph...
Revising the fundamental theory of open quantum systems in light of current progress, this book develops a unified approach by merging concepts and methods typically used in quantum optics, condensed matter, chemical physics and mathematical physics.
Revising the fundamental theory of open quantum systems in light of current progress, this book develops a unified approach by merging concepts and me...
Provides the basic knowledge needed to understand the recent developments in the sub-disciplines of nanoscience isotopetronics, novel device concepts, and materials for nanotechnology. This volume describes the properties and structure of elementary excitations in isotope low-dimensional structures.
Provides the basic knowledge needed to understand the recent developments in the sub-disciplines of nanoscience isotopetronics, novel device concepts,...
Provides the main ideas and techniques of the rapidly progressing field of quantum information and quantum computation using isotope - mixed materials. This book starts with an introduction to the isotope physics and then describes the isotope-based quantum information and quantum computation.
Provides the main ideas and techniques of the rapidly progressing field of quantum information and quantum computation using isotope - mixed materials...
With practical examples of real-time series from astrophysics, finance, biophysics, and paleoclimatology, this book shows how to evaluate the accuracy of trend estimation algorithms under conditions similar to those encountered in real-time series processing.
With practical examples of real-time series from astrophysics, finance, biophysics, and paleoclimatology, this book shows how to evaluate the accuracy...
