Kategoria BISAC: Science >> Physics - Condensed Matter

This textbook presents various methods to deal with quantum many-body systems, mainly addressing interacting electrons. It focusses on basic tools to tackle quantum effects in macroscopic systems of interacting particles, and on fundamental concepts to interpret the behavior of such systems as revealed by experiments.

The textbook starts from simple concepts like second quantization, which allows one to include the indistinguishability and statistics of particles in a rather simple framework, and linear response theory. Then, it gradually moves towards more technical and advanced...

This book forms an introduction to important aspects of shock-wave propagation in solid materials. Emphasis is on the regime of moderate compression that can be produced by high-velocity impact or detonation of chemical explosives. In this regime relatively simple equations of state are applicable to the description of compression. Solids may also experience inelastic flow, in which elastica plastic deformation becomes important. The theory provided is that required to conduct research in the field and to pursue its applications to ordnance development, Earth and planetary sciences,...

This compact but exhaustive textbook, now in its significantly revised and expanded second edition, provides an essential introduction to the field quantization of light and matter with applications to atomic physics and strongly correlated systems. Following an initial review of the origins of special relativity and quantum mechanics, individual chapters are devoted to the second quantization of the electromagnetic field and the consequences of light field quantization for the description of electromagnetic transitions. The spin of the electron is then analyzed, with particular attention...

This book introduces the foundations and fundamentals of electronic circuits. It broadly covers the subjects of circuit analysis, as well as analog and digital electronics. It features discussion of essential theorems required for simplifying complex circuits and illustrates their applications under different conditions. Also, in view of the emerging potential of Laplace transform method for solving electrical networks, a full chapter is devoted to the topic in the book. In addition, it covers the physics and technical aspects of semiconductor diodes and transistors, as well as...

This book provides readers with a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference to the design automation aspects of quantum computers.  Given roadmaps calling for quantum computers with 2000 qubits in a few years, readers will benefit from the practical implementation aspects covered in this book. The authors discuss real hardware to the extent possible.

• Provides an up-to-date, single-source reference to design automation aspects of quantum computers;
• Presentation is not just theoretical, but substantiated with real quantum hardware;
• Covers multi-faceted...

The second edition differs substantially from the first edition, with over 30% new material, including:

• A new chapter on non-crystalline diffraction - designed to appeal to the large community who...

A comprehensive textbook for undergraduates, post-graduates and researchers of the underlying physics behind energy sources.

• Part of the Manchester Physics Series
• Provides in depth analyses into the physical principles and thermodynamics of conventional and unconventional renewable energy sources and techniques, including: nuclear, solar, wind, water and hydroelectric/geothermal power.
• Tackles important environmental issues in relation to the progression of time
• includes well-informed estimates of future global energy requirements and consumption,...