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

Nesbet, Robert K.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0521803918 ISBN 13 : 9780521803915

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

This book covers essential ideas and methods behind applications of variational theory in theoretical physics and 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521803918
• ISBN 13: 9780521803915
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible