Advanced Quantum Mechanics by Yuli V. Nazarov, Jeroen Danon - 9780521761505

Cambridge University Press

Advanced Quantum MechanicsA Practical Guide\nAuthor(s): Yuli V. Nazarov, Jeroen Danon\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521761505, 978-0521761505\nSynopsis\nAn accessible introduction to advanced quantum theory, this graduate-level textbook focuses on its practical applications rather than mathematical technicalities. It treats real-life examples, from topics ranging from quantum transport to nanotechnology, to equip students with a toolbox of theoretical techniques. Beginning with second quantization, the authors illustrate its use with different condensed matter physics examples. They then explain how to quantize classical fields, with a focus on the electromagnetic field, taking students from Maxwell's equations to photons, coherent states and absorption and emission of photons. Following this is a unique master-level presentation on dissipative quantum mechanics, before the textbook conclude]