Ebook: Quantum kinetic theory
Author: Bonitz Michael
- Genre: Physics // Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
- Tags: Physics., Chemistry Physical and theoretical., Quantum theory., Plasma (Ionized gases), Solid state physics., Quantum Physics., Solid State Physics., Physical Chemistry., Plasma Physics.
- Year: 2016
- Publisher: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer
- Edition: 2nd ed.
- Language: English
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This book presents quantum kinetic theory in a comprehensive way. The focus is on density operator methods and on non-equilibrium Green functions. The theory allows to rigorously treat nonequilibrium dynamics in quantum many-body systems. Of particular interest are ultrafast processes in plasmas, condensed matter and trapped atoms that are stimulated by rapidly developing experiments with short pulse lasers and free Read more...
Abstract: This book presents quantum kinetic theory in a comprehensive way. The focus is on density operator methods and on non-equilibrium Green functions. The theory allows to rigorously treat nonequilibrium dynamics in quantum many-body systems. Of particular interest are ultrafast processes in plasmas, condensed matter and trapped atoms that are stimulated by rapidly developing experiments with short pulse lasers and free electron lasers. To describe these experiments theoretically, the most powerful approach is given by non-Markovian quantum kinetic equations that are discussed in detail, including computational aspects