Density matrix theory and applications

Author(s)

• Blum, Karl

Bibliographic Information

Density matrix theory and applications

Karl Blum

（Physics of atoms and molecules）

Plenum Press, c1996

2nd ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-319) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The Second Edition of this highly regarded text continues to provide a systematic treatment of density matrix techniques. The text discusses basic principles and recent studies in atomic and molecular reactions. A new chapter explores the role of orientation and alignment in molecular physics.

Table of Contents

Basic Concepts. General Density Matrix Theory. Coupled Systems. Irreducible Components of the Density Matrix. Radiation from Polarized Atoms: Quantum Beats. Some Applications. The Role of Orientation and Alignment in Molecular Processes. Quantum Theory of Relaxation. Appendix A: The Direct Product. Appendix B: State Multipoles for Coupled Systems. Appendix C: Formulas from Angular Momentum Theory. Appendix D: The Efficiency of a Measuring Device. Appendix E: The Scattering and Transition Operators. Index.

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Details

• NCID: BA29046415
• ISBN:
  • 030645341X
• LCCN: 96021443
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xv, 323 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QC174.17.D44
  • DC20 : 530.1/22
  • NDC8 : 421.3
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Density matrices
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00058580