Irreversibilities in quantum mechanics
By: Benjamin Fain
Series: Fundamental theories of physics -- v. 113
Publisher: Kluwer Academic
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Dordrecht; Boston, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 213
Subjects: Irreversible processes
Description: This book presents a unified theoretical and conceptual framework for the description of various irreversible phenomena in quantum mechanics. The general theory of irreversible processes is applied to specific physical models and situations such as energy and electron transfer processes, tunnelling in condensed media, superradiance, etc. Special attention is given to memory effects in relaxation processes and dissipationless states in dissipative systems. A separate chapter is devoted to the problem of irreversibility in quantum measurements. Audience: This book will be of interest to postgraduate students and specialists in quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and chemical physics. The work may serve as a complementary text for quantum mechanics courses.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index