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Quantum Theory from Small to Large Scales

By Jürg Frohlich

Quantum Theory from Small to Large Scales

By Jürg Frohlich

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This book collects lecture courses and seminars given at the Les Houches Summer School 21 on "Quantum Theory: From Small to Large Scales". Fundamental quantum phenomena appear on all scales, from microscopic to macroscopic. Some of the pertinent questions include the onset of decoherence, the dynamics of collective modes, the influence of external randomness and the emergence of dissipative behaviour. Our understanding of such phenomena has been advanced by thestudy of model systems and by the derivation and analysis of effective dynamics for large systems and over long times. In this field, research in mathematical physics has regularly contributed results that were recognized as essential in the physics community. During the last few years, the keyquestions have been sharpened and progress on answering them has been particularly strong. This book reviews the state-of-the-art developments in this field and provides the necessary background for future studies. All chapters are written from a pedagogical perspective, making the book accessible to master and PhD students and researchers willing to enter this field.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
720
Release Date:
2012-07-13
Publication Date:
2013-09-26
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (UK)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
019965249X
ISBN13:
9780199652495
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
1526 g
Height:
183 cm
Width:
260 cm
Thickness:
43 cm
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