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An Introduction to Quantum Fluids (Hardcover)
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An Introduction to Quantum Fluids (Hardcover)
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What 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.
The first part of the book discusses the notion of phases (solid,
liquid, gas), presents basic aspects of the structure of matter and
quantum mechanics, and includes some elements of statistical
mechanics. The second part provides a description of the major
quantum liquids, starting with the paramount case of electron
fluids and their many applications in everyday life, followed by
liquid helium and atomic nuclei. The authors go on to explore
matter at very high densities, covering nuclear matter and compact
stars, and the behavior of matter at extremely low temperatures,
with the fascinating 'superphases' of superconductivity and
superfluidity. The topic of quantum fluids has multidisciplinary
applications and this book will appeal to students and researchers
in physics, chemistry, astrophysics, engineering and materials
science.
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