Feynman Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics

Lukong Cornelius Fai (University of Dschang, Cameroon)

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English

CRC Press
20 April 2021

This book provides an ideal introduction to the use of Feynman path integrals in the fields of quantum mechanics and statistical physics. It is written for graduate students and researchers in physics, mathematical physics, applied mathematics as well as chemistry. The material is presented in an accessible manner for readers with little knowledge of quantum mechanics and no prior exposure to path integrals. It begins with elementary concepts and a review of quantum mechanics that gradually builds the framework for the Feynman path integrals and how they are applied to problems in quantum mechanics and statistical physics. Problem sets throughout the book allow readers to test their understanding and reinforce the explanations of the theory in real situations.

Features:

Comprehensive and rigorous yet, presents an easy-to-understand approach.

Applicable to a wide range of disciplines.

Accessible to those with little, or basic, mathematical understanding.

By: Lukong Cornelius Fai (University of Dschang Cameroon)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 1.047kg
ISBN: 9780367697853
ISBN 10: 0367697858
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 20 April 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 Path Integral Formalism Intuitive Approach 2 Matrix Representation of Linear Operators 3 Operators in Phase Space 4 Transition Amplitude 5 Stationary and Quasi-Classical Approximations 6 Gaussian Functional Integrals 7 From Path Integration to the Schrödinger Equation 8 Quasi-Classical Approximation 9 Free Particle and Harmonic Oscillator 10 Matrix Element of a Physical Operator via Functional Integral 11 Path Integral Perturbation Theory 12 Transition Matrix Element 13 Functional Derivative 14 Quantum Statistical Mechanics Functional Integral Approach 15 Partition Function and Density Matrix Path Integral Representation 16 Quasi-Classical Approximation in Quantum Statistical Mechanics 17 Feynman Variational Method 18 Polaron Theory 19 Multi-Photon Absorption by Polarons in a Spherical Quantum Dot 20 Polaronic Kinetics in a Spherical Quantum Dot 21 Kinetic Theory of Gases

Lukong Cornelius Fai is professor of theoretical physics at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Dschang. He is Head of Condensed Matter and Nanomaterials as well as Mesoscopic and Multilayer Structures Laboratory. He was formerly a senior associate at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy. He holds a Masters of Science in Physics and Mathematics (June 1991) as well as a Doctor of Science in Physics and Mathematics (February 1997) from Moldova State University. He is an author of over a hundred scientific publications and three textbooks