| The Dirac Equation 1992 Edition Contributor(s): Thaller, Bernd (Author) |
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ISBN: 3540548831 ISBN-13: 9783540548836 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $170.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1992 Annotation: The Dirac Equation is a modern presentation of the relativistic quantum mechanics of electrons intended to make new mathematical results accessible to a wider audience. It treats in some depth the relativistic invariance of a quantum theory, self-adjointness and spectral theory, qualitative features of relativistic bound and scattering states, and the external field problem in quantum electrodynamics, without neglecting the interpretational difficulties and limitations of the theory. A novel feature is the extensive use of supersymmetric quantum mechanics in the discussions of, e.g. the nonrelativistic limit, Fredholm and Witten indices, the relativistic Coulomb problem, particles with anomalous moments, behaviour in the presence of magnetic fields, and soliton theory. The book is aimed at scientists and graduate students interested in quantum mechanics who want to learn about the mathematical foundations, the physical interpretation and important applications of Dirac's electron theory. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Waves & Wave Mechanics - Science | Physics - Quantum Theory - Computers | Information Technology |
| Dewey: 530.124 |
| LCCN: 92012288 |
| Series: Theoretical and Mathematical Physics |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.56 lbs) 357 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ever since its invention in 1929 the Dirac equation has played a fundamental role in various areas of modern physics and mathematics. Its applications are so widespread that a description of all aspects cannot be done with sufficient depth within a single volume. In this book the emphasis is on the role of the Dirac equation in the relativistic quantum mechanics of spin-1/2 particles. We cover the range from the description of a single free particle to the external field problem in quantum electrodynamics. Relativistic quantum mechanics is the historical origin of the Dirac equation and has become a fixed part of the education of theoretical physicists. There are some famous textbooks covering this area. Since the appearance of these standard texts many books (both physical and mathematical) on the non- relativistic Schrodinger equation have been published, but only very few on the Dirac equation. I wrote this book because I felt that a modern, comprehensive presentation of Dirac's electron theory satisfying some basic requirements of mathematical rigor was still missing. |
