Quantum Theory (eBook)

Radiation and High Energy Physics

D. R. Bates (Herausgeber)

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2013 | 1. Auflage
416 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-1-4832-7589-5 (ISBN)

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Quantum Theory, III: Radiation and High Energy Physics focuses on the fundamentals and applications of quantum theory. The selection first offers information on relativistic wave equations and noncovariant quantum theory of radiation, including the Dirac equation, Klein-Gordon equation, semiclassical theory, quantum theory of the radiation field, and general electromagnetic fields. The text then takes a look at the covariant theory of radiation, as well as the relativistic quantum field theory, free electromagnetic field, electron and electromagnetic fields in interaction, and solution of the interacting field problem. The publication examines meson theory and nuclear forces and nuclear structure. Discussions focus on properties of the noninteracting system; characteristics of the two-body interaction; variational calculation of first-order energy; relativistic calculations in meson physics; and meson nucleon interactions. Hidden variables in the quantum theory and nuclear structure are also discussed. The selection is a valuable source of data for readers interested in quantum theory.

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Quantum Theory: Radiation and High Energy Physics III 6
Copyright Page 7
Table of Contents 12
CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS VOLUME 8
PREFACE 10
CONTENTS OF VOLUMES 1O-I AND 10-II 16
Chapter 1. Relativistic Wave Equations 18
1. Introduction 18
2. The Dirac Equation 21
3. The Klein-Gordon Equation 57
References 63
Chapter 2. Noncovariant Quantum Theory of Radiation 64
1. Introduction 64
2. Semiclassical Theory 65
3. Quantum Theory of the Radiation Field 69
4. The Interaction of the Radiation Field with Matter, Nonrelativistic Theory 72
5. Radiation Theory Using the Dirac Equation 79
6. General Electromagnetic Fields 88
7. Fluctuations of the Fields and Energy Level Shifts 93
References 101
Chapter 3 . Covariant Theory of Radiation 103
1. Introduction 64
2. Classical and Quantum Particle Mechanics 105
3. The Schrödinger and Heisenberg Pictures 108
4. Relativistic Quantum Field Theory 109
5. The Free Electromagnetic Field 127
6. Free Electron Field 134
7. Electron and Electromagnetic Fields in Interaction 145
8. Solution of the Interacting Field Problem 147
9. Evaluation of the S Matrix Elements 152
10. Applications of the Feynman-Dyson Techniques 163
11. Radiative Corrections and Divergences 170
12. Renormalisation Procedure to Second-Order in e 171
13. Renormalisation of the General Term in S 178
14. Applications of the Renormalisation Procedure 186
Conclusion 210
References 210
Chapter 4. Meson Theory and Nuclear Forces 212
1. Introduction 213
2. General Properties of p-Mesons 214
3. The Meson Field 216
4. Charged Meson Field 232
5. The Charge-Independent Meson Field 235
6. Meson Nucleon Interactions 240
7. Relativistic Calculations in Meson Physics 244
8. Phenomenological Analysis of Meson Phenomena 246
9. Theory of Meson-Nucleon Scattering 255
10. Photomeson Production 266
11. Meson Theory of Nuclear Forces 277
12. Dispersion Relations 285
13. Further Topics 299
References 302
Chapter 5. Nuclear Structure 303
1. Concept of Nuclear Matter: Nuclear Parameters 303
2. Nuclear Constituents: The Isotopic Spin Formalism 304
3. Properties of the Noninteracting System 307
4. Characteristics of the Two-Body Interaction 312
5. Variational Calculation of First-Order Energy 314
6. Many-Body Perturbation Theory: Second Quantization 320
7. The Perturbation Energy and Wave Function to First and Second Order 323
8. The Two-Body Interaction as Determined at High Energy 331
9. Treatment of the Hard Cores 333
10. Higher Order Perturbation Theory: The Reaction Matrix 344
11. Cluster Corrections 351
12. The K-Matrix Equation: Final Determination of Nuclear Properties 354
References 361
Chapter 6. Hidden Variables in the Quantum Theory 362
1. Main Features of the Quantum Theory 363
2. Limitations on Determinism Implied by the Quantum Theory 364
3. On the Interpretation of Indeterminism in the Quantum Theory 364
4. Arguments in Favor of the Interpretation of Quantum Mechanical Indeterminism as Irreducible Lawlessness 366
5. Bohr's Resolution of the Paradox of Einstein, Rosen, and Podolsky — The Indivisibility of All Material Processes 370
6. Preliminary Interpretation of Quantum Theory in Terms of Hidden Variables 372
7. Criticisms of Our Preliminary Interpretation of Quantum Theory in Terms of Hidden Variables 376
8. Steps Toward a More Detailed Theory of Hidden Variables 380
9. Treatment of Quantum Fluctuations 382
10. Heisenberg's Indeterminacy Principle 384
11. The Indivisibility of Quantum Processes 387
12. Explanation of Quantization of Action 391
13. Discussion of Experiments to Probe Subquantum Level 399
14. Conclusion 403
References 404
Appendix 3.1: Projection Operators 405
Author Index 408
Subject Index 411

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.10.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Mechanik
• Themenwelt: Technik
• ISBN-10: 1-4832-7589-2 / 1483275892
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4832-7589-5 / 9781483275895