The geometric phase in quantum systems : foundations, mathematical concepts, and applications in molecular and condensed matter physics /
Aimed at graduate physics and chemistry students, this is the first comprehensive monograph covering the concept of the geometric phase in quantum physics from its mathematical foundations to its physical applications and experimental manifestations. It contains all the premises of the adiabatic Ber...
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Berlin ; New York :
Springer,
[2003]
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| Series: | Texts and monographs in physics.
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Table of Contents:
- From the Contents: Introduction
- Quantal Phase Factors for Adiabatic Changes
- Spinning Quantum System in an External Magnetic Field
- Quantal Phases for General Cyclic Evolution
- Fiber Bundles and Gauge Theories
- Mathematical Structure of the Geometric Phase I: The Abelian Phase
- Mathematical Structure of the Geometric Phase II: The Non-Abelian Phase
- A Quantum Physical System in a Quantum Environment - The Gauge Theory of Molecular Physics
- Crossing of Potential Energy Surfaces and the Molecular Aharonov-Bohm Effect
- Experimental Detection of Geometric Phases I: Quantum Systems in Classical Environments
- Experimental Detection of Geometric Phases II: Quantum Systems in Quantum Environments
- Geometric Phase in Condensed Matter I: Bloch Bands
- Geometric Phase in Condensed Matter II: The Quantum Hall Effect
- Geometric Phase in Condensed Matter III: Many Body Systems
- Appendices
- References.