An Introduction to Quantum Fluids - 9781498721639

CRC Press

An Introduction to Quantum FluidsAuthor(s): Phuong Mai Dinh, Jesus Navarro, Eric Suraud\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781498721639, 978-1498721639\nSynopsis\nWhat do atomic nuclei, neutron stars, a domestic power supply, and the stunning colors of stained glass in cathedrals all have in common? The answer lies in the unifying concept of quantum fluids, which allows us to understand the behavior and properties of these different systems in simple terms. This book reveals how quantum mechanics, usually considered as restricted to the invisible microscopic world, in fact plays a crucial role at all scales of the universe. The purpose of the book is to introduce the reader to the fascinating and multifaceted world of quantum fluids, which covers different systems at different scales in the physical world. \n\nThe first part of the book discusses the notion of phases (solid, liquid, gas), presents basic aspects of.