Angular Momentum in Quantum Physics: Theory and Application

by L. C. Biedenharn, James D. Louck, Peter A. Carruthers

Overview

This 1985 text develops the theory of angular momentum from the viewpoint of a fundamental symmetry in nature and shows how this concept relates to applied areas of research in modern quantum physics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521102445
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/12/2009
Series:	Encyclopedia of Mathematics and its Applications , #8
Pages:	748
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.60(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. The kinematics of rotations; 3. Standard treatment of angular momentum in quantum mechanics; 4. The theory of turns adapted from Hamilton; 5. The Boson Calculus applied to the theory of turns; 6. Orbital angular momentum and angular functions on the sphere; 7. Some applications to physical problems.

Editorial Reviews

Review of the hardback: '… a comprehensive treatment of angular momentum theory and some of its application to physical problems. In addition to the standard theory, it includes much that is new'. American Mathematical Monthly

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