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- Provides a general introduction to many-particle dynamics in quantum systems
- Gives a broad overview on density operator methods and non-equilibrium Green functions
- Covers modern time-dependent many-body methods that have emerged in various fields of physics and chemistry
- Supports learning and teaching with added problems and solutions
- Represents a tremendous resource for high energy density physics
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
This book presents quantum kinetic theory in a comprehensive way. The focus is on density operator methods and on non-equilibrium Green functions. The theory allows to rigorously treat nonequilibrium dynamics in quantum many-body systems. Of particular interest are ultrafast processes in plasmas, condensed matter and trapped atoms that are stimulated by rapidly developing experiments with short pulse lasers and free electron lasers. To describe these experiments theoretically, the most powerful approach is given by non-Markovian quantum kinetic equations that are discussed in detail, including computational aspects.
Authors and Affiliations
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Universität Kiel, Kiel, Germany
Michael Bonitz
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Quantum Kinetic Theory
Authors: Michael Bonitz
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24121-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-24119-7Published: 28 November 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-34260-3Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-24121-0Published: 20 November 2015
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XVIII, 406
Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations, 52 illustrations in colour
Additional Information: Originally published by B. G. Teubner, Leipzig, 1998
Topics: Quantum Physics, Solid State Physics, Physical Chemistry, Plasma Physics