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Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Quantum physics (quantum mechanics)

A Mathematically Coherent Quantum Gravity (Paperback): James Moffat A Mathematically Coherent Quantum Gravity (Paperback)
James Moffat
R793 Discovery Miles 7 930 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Existential Physics - A Scientist’s Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions (Paperback, Main): Sabine Hossenfelder Existential Physics - A Scientist’s Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions (Paperback, Main)
Sabine Hossenfelder
R302 Discovery Miles 3 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Do we have free will? Is the universe compatible with God? Do we live in a computer simulation? Does the universe think? Physicists are great at complicated research, but they are less good at telling us why it matters. In this entertaining and groundbreaking book, theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder breaks down why we should care. Drawing on the latest research in quantum mechanics, black holes, string theory and particle physics, Existential Physics explains what modern physics can tell us about the big questions. Filled with counterintuitive insights and including interviews with other leading scientists, this clear and yet profound book will reshape your understanding of science and the limits of what we can know.

Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics (Paperback, 3rd edition): James E House Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics (Paperback, 3rd edition)
James E House
R1,856 Discovery Miles 18 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, Third Edition is a clear and detailed introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications in chemistry and physics. All required math is clearly explained, including intermediate steps in derivations, and concise review of the math is included in the text at appropriate points. Most of the elementary quantum mechanical models-including particles in boxes, rigid rotor, harmonic oscillator, barrier penetration, hydrogen atom-are clearly and completely presented. Applications of these models to selected "real world" topics are also included. This new edition includes many new topics such as band theory and heat capacity of solids, spectroscopy of molecules and complexes (including applications to ligand field theory), and small molecules of astrophysical interest.

Quantum Ontology - A Guide to the Metaphysics of Quantum Mechanics (Hardcover): Peter J Lewis Quantum Ontology - A Guide to the Metaphysics of Quantum Mechanics (Hardcover)
Peter J Lewis
R3,981 Discovery Miles 39 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Metaphysicians should pay attention to quantum mechanics. Why? Not because it provides definitive answers to many metaphysical questions-the theory itself is remarkably silent on the nature of the physical world, and the various interpretations of the theory on offer present conflicting ontological pictures. Rather, quantum mechanics is essential to the metaphysician because it reshapes standard metaphysical debates and opens up unforeseen new metaphysical possibilities. Even if quantum mechanics provides few clear answers, there are good reasons to think that any adequate understanding of the quantum world will result in a radical reshaping of our classical world-view in some way or other. Whatever the world is like at the atomic scale, it is almost certainly not the swarm of particles pushed around by forces that is often presupposed. This book guides readers through the theory of quantum mechanics and its implications for metaphysics in a clear and accessible way. The theory and its various interpretations are presented with a minimum of technicality. The consequences of these interpretations for metaphysical debates concerning realism, indeterminacy, causation, determinism, holism, and individuality (among other topics) are explored in detail, stressing the novel form that the debates take given the empirical facts in the quantum domain. While quantum mechanics may not deliver unconditional pronouncements on these issues, the range of possibilities consistent with our knowledge of the empirical world is relatively small-and each possibility is metaphysically revisionary in some way. This book will appeal to researchers, students, and anybody else interested in how science informs our world-view.

Exploring Quantum Mechanics - A Collection of 700+ Solved Problems for Students, Lecturers, and Researchers (Hardcover): Victor... Exploring Quantum Mechanics - A Collection of 700+ Solved Problems for Students, Lecturers, and Researchers (Hardcover)
Victor Galitski, Boris Karnakov, Vladimir Kogan; Translated by Victor Galitski Jr
R6,486 Discovery Miles 64 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A series of seminal technological revolutions has led to a new generation of electronic devices miniaturized to such tiny scales where the strange laws of quantum physics come into play. There is no doubt that, unlike scientists and engineers of the past, technology leaders of the future will have to rely on quantum mechanics in their everyday work. This makes teaching and learning the subject of paramount importance for further progress. Mastering quantum physics is a very non-trivial task and its deep understanding can only be achieved through working out real-life problems and examples. It is notoriously difficult to come up with new quantum-mechanical problems that would be solvable with a pencil and paper, and within a finite amount of time. This book remarkably presents some 700+ original problems in quantum mechanics together with detailed solutions covering nearly 1000 pages on all aspects of quantum science. The material is largely new to the English-speaking audience. The problems have been collected over about 60 years, first by the lead author, the late Prof. Victor Galitski, Sr. Over the years, new problems were added and the material polished by Prof. Boris Karnakov. Finally, Prof. Victor Galitski, Jr., has extended the material with new problems particularly relevant to modern science.

Semiconductor Nanostructures - Quantum states and electronic transport (Hardcover, New): Thomas Ihn Semiconductor Nanostructures - Quantum states and electronic transport (Hardcover, New)
Thomas Ihn
R4,821 Discovery Miles 48 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This textbook describes the physics of semiconductor nanostructures with emphasis on their electronic transport properties. At its heart are five fundamental transport phenomena: quantized conductance, tunnelling transport, the Aharonov-Bohm effect, the quantum Hall effect, and the Coulomb blockade effect.
The book starts out with the basics of solid state and semiconductor physics, such as crystal structure, band structure, and effective mass approximation, including spin-orbit interaction effects important for research in semiconductor spintronics. It contains material aspects such as band engineering, doping, gating, and a selection of nanostructure fabrication techniques. The book discusses the Drude-Boltzmann-Sommerfeld transport theory as well as conductance quantization and the Landauer-Buttiker theory. These concepts are extended to mesoscopic interference phenomena and decoherence, magnetotransport, and interaction effects in quantum-confined systems, guiding the reader from fundamental effects to specialized state-of-the-art experiments.
The book will provide a thorough introduction into the topic for graduate and PhD students, and will be a useful reference for lecturers and researchers working in the field.

Handbook of Research on Quantum Computing for Smart Environments (Hardcover): Amit Kumar Tyagi Handbook of Research on Quantum Computing for Smart Environments (Hardcover)
Amit Kumar Tyagi
R8,709 Discovery Miles 87 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Today, computation is an essential component of every technology. However, there has not been much research on quantum computing, even though it has the capability to solve complex problems in an efficient way. Further study is required to fully understand the uses and benefits of this technology. The Handbook of Research on Quantum Computing for Smart Environments presents investigating physical realizations of quantum computers, encoders, and decoders, including photonic quantum realization, cavity quantum electrodynamics, and many more topics on Bits to Qubits. Covering key topics such as machine learning, software, quantum algorithms, and neural networks, this major reference work is ideal for engineers, computer scientists, physicists, mathematicians, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Quantum Physics and Theology - An Unexpected Kinship (Paperback): John Polkinghorne Quantum Physics and Theology - An Unexpected Kinship (Paperback)
John Polkinghorne
R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Despite the differences of their subject matter, science and theology have a cousinly relationship, John Polkinghorne contends in his latest thought-provoking book. From his unique perspective as both theoretical physicist and Anglican priest, Polkinghorne considers aspects of quantum physics and theology and demonstrates that the two truth-seeking enterprises are engaged in analogous rational techniques of inquiry. His exploration of the deep connections between science and theology shows with new clarity a common kinship in the search for truth.
The author identifies and explores key similarities in quantum physics and Christology. Among the many parallels he identifies are patterns of historical development in quantum physics and in Christology; wrestling with perplexities such as quantum interpretation and the problem of evil; and the drive for an overarching view in the Grand Unified Theories of physics and in Trinitarian theology. Both theology and science are propelled by a desire to understand the world through experienced reality, and Polkinghorne explains that their viewpoints are by no means mutually exclusive.

Quantum Steampunk - The Physics of Yesterday's Tomorrow (Hardcover): Nicole Yunger Halpern Quantum Steampunk - The Physics of Yesterday's Tomorrow (Hardcover)
Nicole Yunger Halpern
R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Industrial Revolution meets the quantum-technology revolution! A steampunk adventure guide to how mind-blowing quantum physics is transforming our understanding of information and energy. Victorian era steam engines and particle physics may seem worlds (as well as centuries) apart, yet a new branch of science, quantum thermodynamics, reenvisions the scientific underpinnings of the Industrial Revolution through the lens of today's roaring quantum information revolution. Classical thermodynamics, understood as the study of engines, energy, and efficiency, needs reimagining to take advantage of quantum mechanics, the basic framework that explores the nature of reality by peering at minute matters, down to the momentum of a single particle. In her exciting new book, intrepid Harvard-trained physicist Dr. Nicole Yunger Halpern introduces these concepts to the uninitiated with what she calls "quantum steampunk," after the fantastical genre that pairs futuristic technologies with Victorian sensibilities. While readers follow the adventures of a rag-tag steampunk crew on trains, dirigibles, and automobiles, they explore questions such as, "Can quantum physics revolutionize engines?" and "What deeper secrets can quantum information reveal about the trajectory of time?" Yunger Halpern also describes her own adventures in the quantum universe and provides an insider's look at the work of the scientists obsessed with its technological promise. Moving from fundamental physics to cutting-edge experimental applications, Quantum Steampunk explores the field's aesthetic, shares its whimsy, and gazes into the potential of a quantum future. The result is a blast for fans of science, science fiction, and fantasy.

Symmetry in Quantum Theory of Gravity (Hardcover): Chris Fields, Antonino Marciano Symmetry in Quantum Theory of Gravity (Hardcover)
Chris Fields, Antonino Marciano
R1,401 R1,217 Discovery Miles 12 170 Save R184 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chemical Reactivity in Quantum Mechanics and Information Theory (Paperback): Roman F. Nalewajski Chemical Reactivity in Quantum Mechanics and Information Theory (Paperback)
Roman F. Nalewajski
R4,171 Discovery Miles 41 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Chemical Reactivity in Quantum Mechanics and Information Theory introduces a thermodynamic-like description of molecular systems and provides an objective treatment of their fragments. The book formulates adequate entropic tools for probing in chemical terms and the electronic structure of molecules and rationalizing reactivity principles. It covers the information origins of chemical bonds, covalent/ionic composition, trends in molecular stability and reactivity, equilibrium polarizations and charge-transfer reconstructions of reactive complexes, as well as the phase/current promotions of molecular substrates. In addition, the book introduces a precise descriptor of molecular fragments and clarifies mostly intuitive semantics of several chemical concepts. Readers will find a precise and unbiased description of chemical reactivity phenomena in Donor-Acceptor systems in terms of quantum states and generalized concepts of Information/Communication theories.

Electron Statistics In Quantum Confined Superlattices: Quantum Confined Superlattices (Hardcover): Kamakhya Prasad Ghatak,... Electron Statistics In Quantum Confined Superlattices: Quantum Confined Superlattices (Hardcover)
Kamakhya Prasad Ghatak, Arindam Biswas
R5,085 Discovery Miles 50 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The concepts of the Electron Statistics (ES) and the ES dependent electronic properties are basic pillars in semiconductor electronics and this first-of-its-kind book deals with the said concepts in doping superlattices (SLs), quantum well, quantum wire and quantum dot SLs, effective mass SLs, SLs with graded interfaces and Fibonacci SLs under different physical conditions respectively. The influences of intense radiation and strong electric fields under said concepts have been considered together with the heavily doped SLs in this context on the basis of newly formulated the electron energy spectra in all the cases. We have suggested experimental determinations of the Einstein relation for the Diffusivity-Mobility ratio, the Debye screening length, Elastic Constants and the content of this book finds 25 different applications in the arena of nanoscience and nanotechnology.This book contains hundred open research problems which form the integral part of the text and are useful for both PhD aspirants and researchers. It is written for post graduate students of various departments of different academic organizations, engineers and professionals in the fields of solid state electronics, materials science, solid state sciences, nano-science, nanotechnology and nano materials in general.

Technology Road Mapping for Quantum Computing and Engineering (Hardcover): Brojo Kishore Mishra Technology Road Mapping for Quantum Computing and Engineering (Hardcover)
Brojo Kishore Mishra
R6,692 Discovery Miles 66 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Quantum computing is radically different from the conventional approach of transforming bits strings from one set of 0's and 1's to another. With quantum computing, everything changes. The physics that we use to understand bits of information and the devices that manipulate them are totally different. The way in which we build such devices is different, requiring new materials, new design rules and new processor architectures. Finally, the way we program these systems is entirely different. Quantum engineering is a revolutionary approach to quantum technology. It encompasses both fundamental physics and the broad engineering skill-set necessary to meet the practical challenges of the future. The proposed book will cover the high-quality reviewed book chapters on original research & innovations and compelling insights in Quantum Computing and Engineering. Data scientists, Engineers, Industry, researchers and students working in the field of quantum computing and its allied research will benefit greatly from this publication.

Quantum Field Theory: An Introduction For Chemical Physicists (Hardcover): Richard N. Porter Quantum Field Theory: An Introduction For Chemical Physicists (Hardcover)
Richard N. Porter
R2,599 Discovery Miles 25 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This introduction to quantum field theory (QFT) is written by a physical chemist for physical chemists, chemical physicists, and other non-physicists with knowledge of quantum theory but who want to explore ways in which they might use the power of QFT in their investigations. This book starts where many graduate courses in quantum theory that are offered to chemistry students leave off and first develops some of the necessary tools, such as Fock algebra, which is applied to solving the quantum oscillator problem. Then it is used to develop the theory of coherent states, time-dependent perturbation theory, and the treatment of bosons and fermions. With this background, the QFT of a perfect gas is derived and a connection to thermodynamics is demonstrated. Application to imperfect gases provides a new approach to modelling gas-liquid phase transitions. The book concludes with photons and their interaction with molecular ensembles, and brings us to full circle by deriving the blackbody radiation law, which started it all. The power of the QFT methodology and the breadth of its applications should fascinate the reader as it has the author.

Semiconducting Silicon Nanowires for Biomedical Applications (Paperback, 2nd edition): Jeffery L. Coffer Semiconducting Silicon Nanowires for Biomedical Applications (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Jeffery L. Coffer
R4,998 Discovery Miles 49 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In its second, extensively revised second edition, Semiconducting Silicon Nanowires for Biomedical Applications reviews the fabrication, properties, and biomedical applications of this key material. The book begins by reviewing the basics of growth, characterization, biocompatibility, and surface modification of semiconducting silicon nanowires. Attention then turns to use of these structures for tissue engineering and delivery applications, followed by detection and sensing. Reflecting the evolution of this multidisciplinary subject, several new key topics are highlighted, including our understanding of the cell-nanowire interface, latest advances in associated morphologies (including silicon nanoneedles and nanotubes for therapeutic delivery), and significantly, the status of silicon nanowire commercialization in biotechnology. Semiconducting Silicon Nanowires for Biomedical Applications is a comprehensive resource for biomaterials scientists who are focused on biosensors, drug delivery, and the next generation of nano-biotech platforms that require a detailed understanding of the cell-nanowire interface, along with researchers and developers in industry and academia who are concerned with nanoscale biomaterials, in particular electronically-responsive structures.

Science of Story: Mastering Your Nature (Hardcover): Adrea Peters Science of Story: Mastering Your Nature (Hardcover)
Adrea Peters
R606 Discovery Miles 6 060 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Research Anthology on Advancements in Quantum Technology (Hardcover): Information Resources Management Association Research Anthology on Advancements in Quantum Technology (Hardcover)
Information Resources Management Association
R11,492 Discovery Miles 114 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Quantum technology has arrived as one of the most important new topics of research, as it is the newest way to create computing power, harness secure communications, and use sensitive measurement methods that surpass the capabilities of modern supercomputers. If successfully developed, quantum computers and technology will be able to perform algorithms at impressively quick rates and solve problems that were previously deemed impossible. This technology will disrupt what is already known about computing and will be able to reach new heights, speeds, and problem-solving capabilities not yet seen. Beyond its inherent benefits comes the fact that quantum technology will create improvements in many everyday gadgets as well, spanning many industries. The Research Anthology on Advancements in Quantum Technology presents the latest discoveries in quantum technology itself along with providing its essential uses, applications, and technologies that will impact computing in modern times and far into the future. Along with this overview comes a look at quantum technology in many different fields such as healthcare, communications, aviation, automotive, forecasting, and more. These industries will be looked at from the perspective of data analytics, pattern matching, cryptography, algorithms, and more. This book is essential for computer scientists, engineers, professionals, researchers, students, and practitioners interested in the latest information on quantum technology.

What's the Matter with Waves? - An Introduction to Techniques and Applications of Quantum Mechanics (Hardcover): William... What's the Matter with Waves? - An Introduction to Techniques and Applications of Quantum Mechanics (Hardcover)
William Parkinson
R2,578 Discovery Miles 25 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Like rocket science or brain surgery, quantum mechanics is pigeonholed as a daunting and inaccessible topic, which is best left to an elite or peculiar few. This classification was not earned without some degree of merit. Depending on perspective; quantum mechanics is a discipline or philosophy, a convention or conundrum, an answer or question. Authors have run the gamut from hand waving to heavy handed in hopes to dispel the common beliefs about quantum mechanics, but perhaps they continue to promulgate the stigma. The focus of this particular effort is to give the reader an introduction, if not at least an appreciation, of the role that linear algebra techniques play in the practical application of quantum mechanical methods. It interlaces aspects of the classical and quantum picture, including a number of both worked and parallel applications. Students with no prior experience in quantum mechanics, motivated graduate students, or researchers in other areas attempting to gain some introduction to quantum theory will find particular interest in this book.

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (Paperback, 2nd edition): S. M. Blinder Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (Paperback, 2nd edition)
S. M. Blinder
R4,243 Discovery Miles 42 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Edition provides an accessible, fully updated introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics. It outlines the fundamental concepts of quantum theory, discusses how these arose from classic experiments in chemistry and physics, and presents the quantum-mechanical foundations of current scientific developments. Beginning with a solid introduction to the key principles underpinning quantum mechanics in Part 1, the book goes on to expand upon these in Part 2, where fundamental concepts such as molecular structure and chemical bonding are discussed. Finally, Part 3 discusses applications of this quantum theory across some newly developing applications, including chapters on Density Functional Theory, Statistical Thermodynamics and Quantum Computing. Drawing on the extensive experience of its expert author, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Edition is a lucid introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics for anyone new to the field, and a useful refresher on fundamental knowledge and latest developments for those varying degrees of background.

Essay on Relative Gravity - Using the Mechanics of Object-Oriented Science (Hardcover): Orion Daley Essay on Relative Gravity - Using the Mechanics of Object-Oriented Science (Hardcover)
Orion Daley
R1,048 Discovery Miles 10 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Quantum Physics for Beginners - Discover the Science of Quantum Mechanics and Learn the Basic Concepts from Interference to... Quantum Physics for Beginners - Discover the Science of Quantum Mechanics and Learn the Basic Concepts from Interference to Entanglement by Analyzing the Most Famous Experiments (Hardcover)
Cyril Harris
R1,036 Discovery Miles 10 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Quantum Mechanics with Non-Unitary Symmetries (Hardcover): Bojan Bistrovic Quantum Mechanics with Non-Unitary Symmetries (Hardcover)
Bojan Bistrovic
R12,445 Discovery Miles 124 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Baseless Fabric of this Vision - A Quantum-Field-Theoretic Model of Consciousness (Hardcover): Casey Mitchell The Baseless Fabric of this Vision - A Quantum-Field-Theoretic Model of Consciousness (Hardcover)
Casey Mitchell
R729 R650 Discovery Miles 6 500 Save R79 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Classical Mechanics, Volume 5 - Conservation Laws and Rotational Motion (Hardcover): Gregory A. Dilisi Classical Mechanics, Volume 5 - Conservation Laws and Rotational Motion (Hardcover)
Gregory A. Dilisi
R2,114 Discovery Miles 21 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Classical Mechanics teaches readers how to solve physics problems; in other words, how to put math and physics together to obtain a numerical or algebraic result and then interpret these results physically. These skills are important and will be needed in more advanced science and engineering courses. However, more important than developing problem-solving skills and physical-interpretation skills, the main purpose of this multi-volume series is to survey the basic concepts of classical mechanics and to provide the reader with a solid understanding of the foundational content knowledge of classical mechanics. Classical Mechanics: Conservation Laws and Rotational Motion covers the conservation of energy and the conservation of momentum, which are crucial concepts in any physics course. It also introduces the concepts of center-of-mass and rotational motion.

Electrons in Solids - Contemporary Topics (Hardcover): Richard A. Dunlap Electrons in Solids - Contemporary Topics (Hardcover)
Richard A. Dunlap
R1,727 Discovery Miles 17 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The transport of electric charge through most materials is well described in terms of their electronic band structure. The present book deals with two cases where the charge transport in a solid is not described by the simple band structure picture of the solid. These cases are related to the phenomena of the quantum Hall effect and superconductivity. Part I of this book deals with the quantum Hall effect, which is a consequence of the behavior of electrons in solids when they are constrained to move in two dimensions. Part II of the present volume describes the behavior of superconductors, where electrons are bound together in Cooper pairs and travel through a material without resistance.

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