Intermediate spectral theory and quantum dynamics
By: César R. de Oliveira.
Series: Progress in mathematical physics -- v. 54; Progress in mathematical physics -- v. 54.
Publisher: Birkhäuser; Birkh�user Basel
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Basel; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 410
ISBN-13: 9783764387945; 9783764387952
Subjects: Spectral theory (Mathematics); Quantum theory
Description: "The spectral theory of linear operators plays a key role in the mathematical formulation of quantum theory. Furthermore, such a rigorous mathematical foundation leads to a more profound insight into the nature of quantum mechanics. This textbook provides a concise and comprehensible introduction to the spectral theory of (unbounded) self-adjoint operators and its application in quantum dynamics." "The book is intended for graduate (or advanced undergraduate) students and researchers interested in mathematical physics. It starts with linear operator theory, spectral questions and self-adjointness, and ends with the effect of spectral type on the large time behaviour of quantum systems. Many examples and exercises are included that focus on quantum mechanics."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [395]-404) and index.