Oscillations in finite quantum systems
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Oscillations in finite quantum systems
（Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics）
Cambridge University Press, 1994
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Hokkaido University, Library, Graduate School of Science, Faculty of Science and School of Science図書
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book surveys the physics of small clusters of particles undergoing vibrations, with applications in nuclear physics and the physics and chemistry of atomic clusters. The book begins with a survey of the experimental information on collective vibrations in atoms, metal clusters and nuclei. Next, the book goes on to develop theoretical tools to understand these findings. Special emphasis is placed on the Rayleigh-Ritz principle, the use of sum rules, and the quantum mechanics of mean field theory, known as 'RPA'. The important vibrational modes observed in the different systems are then discussed, including the dipole mode of oscillation (important in both nuclei and metal clusters), surface modes of higher polarity, and the compressional mode. In the last two chapters mechanisms for the damping of vibrational modes and the effects of excitation energy on the modes are described.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Basic concepts
- 3. Theoretical tools
- 4. RPA
- 5. Dipole oscillations
- 6. Surface modes
- 7. Compressional modes
- 8. Spin modes
- 9. Line broadening and the decay of oscillations
- 10. Thermal effects
- Appendices
- References
- Index.
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