Trajectories and Rays:The Path-Summation in Quantum Mechanics and Optics.

A. Ranfagni, D. Magnai, P. Moretti, and M. Cetica.

ISBN 10: 9971507811 / ISBN 13: 9789971507817

Published by World Scientific Publishing Co., Teaneck, NJ, 1990

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First Ed, unstated. Good+: Shows moderate use. Binding slightly cocked; considerable wear to extremities; faint rubbing. Binding remains secure; text clean. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. 8vo. 227pp. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Trajectories and Rays:The Path-Summation in Quantum Mechanics and Optics.
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co., Teaneck, NJ
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9971507811
• ISBN 13: 9789971507817
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Ed, unstated.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science

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Synopsis

This book presents selected topics about the path-integral method in Quantum Mechanics and Optics. Starting from an introduction to the grounds of functional integration theory, the main arguments of quantum and statistical mechanics, where the path-integral method works, are exposed. In particular, the partition function, the concept of instanton, tunneling and dissipative phenomena are analysed. The final section is devoted to selected and solved problems. This volume will be useful to beginners as well as more advanced students and researchers in the field.