Symmetries in Quantum Mechanics - From Angular Momentum to Supersymmetry (Pbk)

This paperback provides a thorough, didactic exposition of the role of symmetry, particularly rotational symmetry, in quantum mechanics. The bulk of the book covers the description of rotations (geometrically and group-theoretically) and their representations, and the quantum theory of angular momentum. Later chapters introduce more advanced topics such as relativistic theory, supersymmetry, anyons, fractional spin, and statistics. With clear, in-depth explanations, the book is ideal for use as a course text in physics and theoretical physics. It can also serve as an accessible introduction to this important area of quantum theory.

List of contents

Introduction. Symmetry in quantum mechanics. Rotations in three-dimensional space. Angular momentum operators and eigenstates. Addition of angular momenta. Representations of the rotation group. The Jordan-Schwinger construction and representations. Irreducible tensors and tensor operators. Peculiarities of two-dimensional rotations: anyons, fractional spin and statistics. A brief glance at relativistic problems. Supersymmetry in quantum mechanics and particle physics. Appendices. Index

About the author

M. Chaichian, R. Hagedorn

Summary

Presents an exposition of the role of symmetry, particularly rotational symmetry, in quantum mechanics. This book covers the description of rotations (geometrically and group-theoretically) and their representations, and the quantum theory of angular momentum. It introduces advanced topics such as relativistic theory, supersymmetry, and anyons.

Product details

• Authors: M Chaichian, M (University of Helsinki and Helsinki Chaichian, M Hagedorn Chaichian, R Hagedorn
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1997
• EAN: 9780750304085
• ISBN: 978-0-7503-0408-5
• No. of pages: 318
• Series: Graduate Student Series in Physics
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries; SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory)