Special Relativity And Quantum Theory

Author : Young Suh Kim,M. Noz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400945586

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Theory and Applications of the Poincaré Group by Young Suh Kim,M. Noz Pdf

Special relativity and quantum mechanics, formulated early in the twentieth century, are the two most important scientific languages and are likely to remain so for many years to come. In the 1920's, when quantum mechanics was developed, the most pressing theoretical problem was how to make it consistent with special relativity. In the 1980's, this is still the most pressing problem. The only difference is that the situation is more urgent now than before, because of the significant quantity of experimental data which need to be explained in terms of both quantum mechanics and special relativity. In unifying the concepts and algorithms of quantum mechanics and special relativity, it is important to realize that the underlying scientific language for both disciplines is that of group theory. The role of group theory in quantum mechanics is well known. The same is true for special relativity. Therefore, the most effective approach to the problem of unifying these two important theories is to develop a group theory which can accommodate both special relativity and quantum mechanics. As is well known, Eugene P. Wigner is one of the pioneers in developing group theoretical approaches to relativistic quantum mechanics. His 1939 paper on the inhomogeneous Lorentz group laid the foundation for this important research line. It is generally agreed that this paper was somewhat ahead of its time in 1939, and that contemporary physicists must continue to make real efforts to appreciate fully the content of this classic work.

Author : M. Noz,Young Suh Kim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789400930513

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Special Relativity and Quantum Theory by M. Noz,Young Suh Kim Pdf

Special relativity and quantum mechanics are likely to remain the two most important languages in physics for many years to come. The underlying language for both disciplines is group theory. Eugene P. Wigner's 1939 paper on the Unitary Representations of the Inhomogeneous Lorentz Group laid the foundation for unifying the concepts and algorithms of quantum mechanics and special relativity. In view of the strong current interest in the space-time symmetries of elementary particles, it is safe to say that Wigner's 1939 paper was fifty years ahead of its time. This edited volume consists of Wigner's 1939 paper and the major papers on the Lorentz group published since 1939. . This volume is intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in physics and mathematics, as well as mature physicists wishing to understand the more fundamental aspects of physics than are available from the fashion-oriented theoretical models which come and go. The original papers contained in this volume are useful as supplementary reading material for students in courses on group theory, relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, relativistic electrodynamics, general relativity, and elementary particle physics. This reprint collection is an extension of the textbook by the present editors entitled "Theory and Applications of the Poincare Group." Since this book is largely based on the articles contained herein, the present volume should be viewed as a reading for the previous work. continuation of and supplementary We would like to thank Professors J. Bjorken, R. Feynman, R. Hofstadter, J.

Author : Jacob Dunningham,Centenary Professor of Quantum Information University of Leeds Vlatko Vedral
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789813228665

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Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity by Jacob Dunningham,Centenary Professor of Quantum Information University of Leeds Vlatko Vedral Pdf

This book is a revised and updated version of Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity. Based on lectures given as part of the undergraduate degree programme at the University of Leeds, it has been extended in line with recent developments in the field. The book contains all the material required for quantum physics and relativity in the first three years of a traditional physics degree, in addition to more interesting and up-to-date extensions and applications which include quantum field theory, entanglement, and quantum information science. The second edition is unique as an undergraduate textbook as it combines quantum physics and relativity at an introductory level. It expounds the foundations of these two subjects in detail, but also illustrates how they can be combined. It discusses recent applications, but also exposes undergraduates to cutting-edge research topics, such as laser cooling, Bose-Einstein condensation, tunneling microscopes, lasers, nonlocality, and quantum teleportation. Contents: IntroductionOld Quantum TheoryQuantum MechanicsApplications of Quantum MechanicsSchrödinger Equation in Three DimensionsSpin and StatisticsAtoms, Molecules and LasersFormal Structure of Quantum MechanicsSecond Revolution: RelativityFine Structure of the Hydrogen AtomRelativistic Quantum MechanicsQuantum EntanglementSolutions Readership: Students taking undergraduate-level courses in quantum physics and relativity. Keywords: Quantum Physics;RelativityReview: Key Features: Combines Quantum Physics and Relativity. Covers the two subjects in a more coherent way than existing books. Many universities teach quantum physics and relativity together as one lecture course and so a book that covers both but also shows how they can be combined is a valuable resourceModern Choice of Topics. We will draw on topics from our own research to bring the two subjects up to date and give students a taste of cutting edge research. Examples will include such things as laser cooling, Bose condensation, tunneling microscopes, lasers, Bell's inequalities, quantum teleportationHas questions and answers -- ideal for self-study. This is pitched at typical exam level and so will be excellent for exam practice

Author : M. Noz,Young Suh Kim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1988-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9400930526

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Special Relativity and Quantum Theory by M. Noz,Young Suh Kim Pdf

Author : Robert Resnick,David Halliday
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015024933460

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Basic Concepts in Relativity and Early Quantum Theory by Robert Resnick,David Halliday Pdf

This book covers basic concepts in relativity/quantum theory using a large, varied set of worked examples, questions, and problems to illustrate key concepts. Relevant historical, philosophical, and biographical information is included.

Author : Gabor Kunstatter,Saurya Das
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030554200

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A First Course on Symmetry, Special Relativity and Quantum Mechanics by Gabor Kunstatter,Saurya Das Pdf

This book provides an in-depth and accessible description of special relativity and quantum mechanics which together form the foundation of 21st century physics. A novel aspect is that symmetry is given its rightful prominence as an integral part of this foundation. The book offers not only a conceptual understanding of symmetry, but also the mathematical tools necessary for quantitative analysis. As such, it provides a valuable precursor to more focused, advanced books on special relativity or quantum mechanics. Students are introduced to several topics not typically covered until much later in their education.These include space-time diagrams, the action principle, a proof of Noether's theorem, Lorentz vectors and tensors, symmetry breaking and general relativity. The book also provides extensive descriptions on topics of current general interest such as gravitational waves, cosmology, Bell's theorem, entanglement and quantum computing. Throughout the text, every opportunity is taken to emphasize the intimate connection between physics, symmetry and mathematics.The style remains light despite the rigorous and intensive content. The book is intended as a stand-alone or supplementary physics text for a one or two semester course for students who have completed an introductory calculus course and a first-year physics course that includes Newtonian mechanics and some electrostatics. Basic knowledge of linear algebra is useful but not essential, as all requisite mathematical background is provided either in the body of the text or in the Appendices. Interspersed through the text are well over a hundred worked examples and unsolved exercises for the student.

Author : Paul Fleisher
Publisher : Lerner Books [UK]
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Quantum theory
ISBN : 9781580134828

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Relativity and Quantum Mechanics by Paul Fleisher Pdf

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Author : Tommy Ohlsson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139504324

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Relativistic Quantum Physics by Tommy Ohlsson Pdf

Quantum physics and special relativity theory were two of the greatest breakthroughs in physics during the twentieth century and contributed to paradigm shifts in physics. This book combines these two discoveries to provide a complete description of the fundamentals of relativistic quantum physics, guiding the reader effortlessly from relativistic quantum mechanics to basic quantum field theory. The book gives a thorough and detailed treatment of the subject, beginning with the classification of particles, the Klein–Gordon equation and the Dirac equation. It then moves on to the canonical quantization procedure of the Klein–Gordon, Dirac and electromagnetic fields. Classical Yang–Mills theory, the LSZ formalism, perturbation theory, elementary processes in QED are introduced, and regularization, renormalization and radiative corrections are explored. With exercises scattered through the text and problems at the end of most chapters, the book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in theoretical physics.

Author : C. W. Kilmister
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483137049

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Special Theory of Relativity by C. W. Kilmister Pdf

Special Theory of Relativity provides a discussion of the special theory of relativity. Special relativity is not, like other scientific theories, a statement about the matter that forms the physical world, but has the form of a condition that the explicit physical theories must satisfy. It is thus a form of description, playing to some extent the role of the grammar of physics, prescribing which combinations of theoretical statements are admissible as descriptions of the physical world. Thus, to describe it, one needs also to describe those specific theories and to say how much they are limited by it. The book is organized into two parts. The first part traces the historical development of the special theory of relativity, including Einstein's contribution, the elementary consequences of the Lorentz transformation, and applications in quantum theory. The second part contains extracts from various publications covering topics such as relative motion of the earth, and the luminiferous and dynamics of the electron.

Author : Jacob Dunningham,Vlatko Vedral
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Science
ISBN : 9813228644

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Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity by Jacob Dunningham,Vlatko Vedral Pdf

"The second edition is unique as an undergraduate textbook as it combines quantum physics and relativity at an introductory level. It expounds the foundations of these two subjects in detail, but also illustrates how they can be combined. It discusses recent applications, but also exposes undergraduates to cutting-edge research topics, such as laser cooling, Bose condensation, tunneling microscopes, lasers, Bell's inequalities, and quantum teleportation. This book is intended for students taking undergraduate-level courses in quantum physics and relativity"--

Author : Riccardo D'Auria,Mario Trigiante
Publisher : Springer
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319220147

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From Special Relativity to Feynman Diagrams by Riccardo D'Auria,Mario Trigiante Pdf

This book, now in its second edition, provides an introductory course on theoretical particle physics with the aim of filling the gap that exists between basic courses of classical and quantum mechanics and advanced courses of (relativistic) quantum mechanics and field theory. After a concise but comprehensive introduction to special relativity, key aspects of relativistic dynamics are covered and some elementary concepts of general relativity introduced. Basics of the theory of groups and Lie algebras are explained, with discussion of the group of rotations and the Lorentz and Poincaré groups. In addition, a concise account of representation theory and of tensor calculus is provided. Quantization of the electromagnetic field in the radiation range is fully discussed. The essentials of the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms are reviewed, proceeding from systems with a finite number of degrees of freedom and extending the discussion to fields. The final four chapters are devoted to development of the quantum field theory, ultimately introducing the graphical description of interaction processes by means of Feynman diagrams. The book will be of value for students seeking to understand the main concepts that form the basis of contemporary theoretical particle physics and also for engineers and lecturers. An Appendix on some special relativity effects is added.

Author : Timothy D. Sanders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Physics
ISBN : UCAL:B4510927

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Modern Physical Theory by Timothy D. Sanders Pdf

Author : Paul Strange
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1998-09-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521565839

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Relativistic Quantum Mechanics by Paul Strange Pdf

This graduate text introduces relativistic quantum theory, emphasising its important applications in condensed matter physics. Relativistic quantum theory is the unification into a consistent theory of Einstein's theory of relativity and the quantum mechanics of Bohr, Schrödinger, and Heisenberg, etc. Beginning with basic theory, the book then describes essential topics. Many worked examples and exercises are included along with an extensive reference list. This clear account of a crucial topic in science will be valuable to graduates and researchers working in condensed matter physics and quantum physics.

Author : Eugene Stefanovich
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783110493221

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Relativistic Quantum Dynamics by Eugene Stefanovich Pdf

In this third volume of three, quantum electrodynamics is formulated in the language of physical „dressed" particles. A theory where charged particles interact via instantaneous action-at-a-distance forces is constructed - without need for renormalization. This theory describes electromagnetic phenomena in terms of directly interacting charges, but in full accord with fundamental principles of relativity and causality. Contents Three ways to look at QFT Dressing What are advantages of dressed Hamiltonian? Coulomb potential and beyond Decays RQD in higher orders Classical electrodynamics Experimental support of RQD Particles and relativity Special theory of relativity Unitary dressing transformation Integral for decay law Coulomb scattering integral in fourth order Relativistic invariance of Coulomb–Darwin–Breit electrodynamics

Author : M. Sachs
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1986-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9027722471

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Quantum Mechanics from General Relativity by M. Sachs Pdf

This monograph is a sequel to my earlier work, General Relativity and Matter [1], which will be referred to henceforth as GRM. The monograph, GRM, focuses on the full set of implications of General Relativity Theory, as a fundamental theory of matter in all domains, from elementary particle physics to cosmology. It is shown there to exhibit an explicit unification of the gravitational and electromagnetic fields of force with the inertial manifestations of matter, expressing the latter explicitly in terms of a covariant field theory within the structure of this general theory. This monograph will focus, primarily, on the special relativistic limit of the part of this general field theory of matter that deals with inertia, in the domain where quantum mechanics has been evoked in contemporary physics as a funda mental explanation for the behavior of elementary matter. Many of the results presented in this book are based on earlier published works in the journals, which will be listed in the Bibliography. These results will be presented here in an expanded form, with more discussion on the motivation and explanation for the theoretical development of the subject than space would allow in normal journal articles, and they will be presented in one place where there would then be a more unified and coherent explication of the subject.