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Applied Quantum Mechanics

Walter A. Harrison

Published Jul 1, 2000• 61 citations

Abstract

The basic approach: foundations simple cases Hamiltonian mechanics. Electronic structure: atoms molecules crystals. Time dependence: transitions tunnelling transition rates. Statistical physics: statistical mechanics transport theory noise. Electrons and phonons: energy bands electron dynamics lattice vibrations. Quantum optics: operators phonons photons coherent states. Many-body effects: coulomb effects co-operative phenomena magnetism shake-off excitations.

DOI: 10.1142/4485

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