Quantum Kinetic Theory
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Solid State Physics, Quantum Theory
| Author: | Michael Bonitz | ISBN: | 9783319241210 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | November 20, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael Bonitz |
| ISBN: | 9783319241210 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | November 20, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
