Variational Principles and Methods in Theoretical Physics and Chemistr - Chemistry

Zusammenfassung A thorough introduction to variational theory as applied to physics and chemistry! introducing the fundamental mathematical concepts and applications! providing the reader with a critical understanding of context and methodology. Amongst other topics! the book covers computational methods in quantum theory and discusses the methodology underlying density functional theory. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Part I. Classical Mathematics and Physics: 1. History of variational theory; 2. Classical mechanics; 3. Applied mathematics; Part II. Bound States in Quantum Mechanics: 4. Time-independent quantum mechanics; 5. Independent-electron models; 6. Time-dependent theory and linear response; Part III. Continuum States and Scattering Theory: 7. Multiple scattering theory for molecules and solids; 8. Variational methods for continuum states; 9. Electron-impact rovibrational excitation of molecules; Part IV. Field Theories: 10. Relativistic Lagrangian theories.

Product details

• Authors: Robert K. Nesbet, Robert K. (Ibm Almaden Research Center Nesbet
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.07.2005
• EAN: 9780521675758
• ISBN: 978-0-521-67575-8
• No. of pages: 244
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Miscellaneous