Spectral Asymptotics in the Semi-Classical Limit: 268
Author(s): M Dimassi (Author)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 29 Jan. 2010
Language: English
Print length: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 9780521665445
ISBN-13: 0521665442
Book Description
Semiclassical approximation addresses the important relationship between quantum and classical mechanics. There has been a very strong development in the mathematical theory, mainly thanks to methods of microlocal analysis. This book develops the basic methods, including the WKB-method, stationary phase and h-pseudodifferential operators. The applications include results on the tunnel effect, the asymptotics of eigenvalues in relation to classical trajectories and normal forms, plus slow perturbations of periodic Schrödinger operators appearing in solid state physics. No previous specialized knowledge in quantum mechanics or microlocal analysis is assumed, and only general facts about spectral theory in Hilbert space, distributions, Fourier transforms and some differential geometry belong to the prerequisites. This book is addressed to researchers and graduate students in mathematical analysis, as well as physicists who are interested in rigorous results. A fairly large fraction can be (and has been) covered in a one semester course.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘… recommended to everyone, be it student or researcher, who is interested in semiclassical analysis.’ Zentralblatt MATH
‘This book is an excellent introduction to a modern rapidly developing subject which lies between mathematics and physics.’ Yuri Safarov, Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society
Book Description
This book presents the basic methods and applications in semiclassical approximation in the light of developments.
Spectral Asymptotics in the Semi-Classical Limit: 268
Author(s): M Dimassi (Author)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 29 Jan. 2010
Language: English
Print length: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 0521665442
ISBN-13: 9780521665445
Book Description
Semiclassical approximation addresses the important relationship between quantum and classical mechanics. There has been a very strong development in the mathematical theory, mainly thanks to methods of microlocal analysis. This book develops the basic methods, including the WKB-method, stationary phase and h-pseudodifferential operators. The applications include results on the tunnel effect, the asymptotics of eigenvalues in relation to classical trajectories and normal forms, plus slow perturbations of periodic Schrödinger operators appearing in solid state physics. No previous specialized knowledge in quantum mechanics or microlocal analysis is assumed, and only general facts about spectral theory in Hilbert space, distributions, Fourier transforms and some differential geometry belong to the prerequisites. This book is addressed to researchers and graduate students in mathematical analysis, as well as physicists who are interested in rigorous results. A fairly large fraction can be (and has been) covered in a one semester course.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘… recommended to everyone, be it student or researcher, who is interested in semiclassical analysis.’ Zentralblatt MATH
‘This book is an excellent introduction to a modern rapidly developing subject which lies between mathematics and physics.’ Yuri Safarov, Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society
Book Description
This book presents the basic methods and applications in semiclassical approximation in the light of developments.
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