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Density matrix theory and applications /

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The Second Edition of this highly regarded text continues to provide a systematic treatment of density matrix techniques. The text discusses basic principles and recent studies in atomic and molecular reactions. A new chapter explores the role of orientation and alignment in molecular physics.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Blum, Karl, 1937-
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2012]
Edition:Third edition.
Series:Springer series on atomic, optical, and plasma physics ; 64.
Subjects:
Density matrices.
Quantum theory.
Physique.
Astronomie.
Physics
Quantum theory
Mathematical physics
Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Quantum Physics
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Basic Concepts
  • General Density Matrix Theory
  • Coupled Systems
  • Irreducible Components of the Density Matrix
  • Radiation from Polarized Atoms: Quantum Beats
  • Some Applications
  • The Role of Orientation and Alignment in Molecular Processes
  • Quantum Theory of Relaxation.