Oscillations in Finite Quantum Systems

Zusammenfassung This book surveys the physics of small clusters of particles undergoing vibrations! with applications in nuclear physics and the physics and chemistry of atomic clusters. It considers experimental information! theoretical tools! the important vibrational modes! damping mechanisms and excitation energy. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Basic concepts; 3. Theoretical tools; 4. RPA; 5. Dipole oscillations; 6. Surface modes; 7. Compressional modes; 8. Spin modes; 9. Line broadening and the decay of oscillations; 10. Thermal effects; Appendices; References; Index.

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• Authors: G. F. Bertsch, G. F. (Michigan State University) Broglia Bertsch, G. F. Broglia Bertsch, G.f. Broglia Bertsch, George F. Bertsch, R. A. Broglia
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2005
• EAN: 9780521019965
• ISBN: 978-0-521-01996-5
• No. of pages: 228
• Series: Cambridge Monographs on Mathem
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries