Variational Principles and Methods in Theoretical Physics and Chemistry - Couverture rigide

Nesbet, Robert K.

 
9780521803915: Variational Principles and Methods in Theoretical Physics and Chemistry
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0521803918 ISBN 13 : 9780521803915
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

This book brings together the essential ideas and methods behind applications of variational theory in theoretical physics and chemistry. The emphasis is on understanding physical and computational applications of variational methodology rather than on rigorous mathematical formalism. The text begins with an historical survey of familiar variational principles in classical mechanics and optimization theory, then proceeds to develop the variational principles and formalism behind current computational methodology for bound and continuum quantum states of interacting electrons in atoms, molecules, and condensed matter. It covers multiple-scattering theory, including a detailed presentation of contemporary methodology for electron-impact rotational and vibrational excitation of molecules. The book ends with an introduction to the variational theory of relativistic fields. Ideal for graduate students and researchers in any field that uses variational methodology, this book is particularly suitable as a backup reference for lecture courses in mathematical methods in physics and theoretical chemistry.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book brings together the essential ideas and methods behind applications of variational theory in theoretical physics and chemistry. The emphasis is on understanding physical and computational applications of variational methodology rather than on rigorous mathematical formalism. The text begins with an historical survey of familiar variational principles in classical mechanics and optimization theory, then proceeds to develop the variational principles and formalism behind current computational methodology for bound and continuum quantum states of interacting electrons in atoms, molecules, and condensed matter. It covers multiple-scattering theory, including a detailed presentation of contemporary methodology for electron-impact rotational and vibrational excitation of molecules. The book ends with an introduction to the variational theory of relativistic fields. Ideal for graduate students and researchers in any field that uses variational methodology, this book is particularly suitable as a backup reference for lecture courses in mathematical methods in physics and theoretical chemistry.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521803918
ISBN 13 
9780521803915
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
244
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
Avery
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9780521675758: Variational Principles and Methods in Theoretical Physics and Chemistry

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521675758 ISBN 13 :  9780521675758
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2005
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