Surprises in Theoretical Physics.

Problems in theoretical physics often lead to paradoxical answers; yet closer reasoning and a more complete analysis invariably lead to the resolution of the paradox and to a deeper understanding of the physics involved. Drawing primarily from his own experience and that of his collaborators, Sir Ru...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Peierls, Rudolf (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 1979.
Colección:Princeton Series in Physics Ser.
Temas:
Mathematical physics.
Physique mathématique.
Mathematical physics
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover Page
  • Half-title Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1. General Quantum Mechanics
  • 1.1 Born Approximation for Short-Range Interaction
  • 1.2 Shadow Scattering
  • 1.3 Waves and Particles
  • 1.4 Angle Operator
  • 1.5 The Adiabatic Expansion
  • 1.6 Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
  • 1.7 y-Ray Microscope
  • 1.8 Alarm-Clock Paradox
  • 2. Quantum Theory Of Atoms
  • 2.1 Scattering of y-Rays
  • 2.2 Limits of the Heitler-London Approximation
  • 2.3 Ground State of In Fermions in One Dimension
  • 3. Statistical Mechanics
  • 3.1 Pauli Principle in Metals
  • 3.2 Ionization
  • 3.3 Perturbation Theory for Statistical Equilibrium
  • 3.4 Minimum Property of the Free Energy
  • 3.5 Variation Principle for First N States
  • 3.6 Influence of Boundary Conditions
  • 3.7 Specification of Surface Energy
  • 3.8 Irreversibility
  • 4. Condensed Matter
  • 4.1 Melting in One, Two, and Three Dimensions
  • 4.2 Momentum of Phonons
  • 4.3 Electron Diamagnetism
  • 4.4 De Haas-Van Alphen Effect
  • 5. Transport Problems
  • 5.1 Density Expansion of Diffusion Coefficient
  • 5.2 Thermal Conduction in Non-Metals
  • 5.3 Perturbation Theory in Transport Problems
  • 6. Many-Body Problems
  • 6.1 Off-Shell Effects in Multiple Scattering
  • 6.2 Perturbation Theory in Many-Body Systems
  • 6.3 Positronium Formation in Metals
  • 7. Nuclear Physics
  • 7.1 The Shell Model
  • 7.2 Center-of-Mass Motion
  • 8. Relativity
  • 8.1 Radiation in Hyperbolic Motion

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