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Record Nr.

UNINA9910146743203321

Autore

Khriplovich I.B

Titolo

Theoretical Kaleidoscope [[electronic resource] /] / by I.B. Khriplovich

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2008

ISBN

0-387-75252-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2008.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (X, 98 p. 15 illus.)

Collana

Lecture Notes in Physics, , 0075-8450 ; ; 747

Disciplina

530.76

Soggetti

Elementary particles (Physics)

Quantum field theory

Quantum physics

Physics

Mathematical physics

Nuclear physics

Heavy ions

Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory

Quantum Physics

Physics, general

Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics

Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Classical Mechanics. Unexpected Questions -- Wave Phenomena and Classical Electrodynamics Without Calculations -- Atomic Physics. Minimum Calculations -- Deuteron—The Hydrogen Atom of Nuclear Physics -- Semiclassical Approximation in Complex Plane -- Quantum Electrodynamics. Again Minimum Calculations.

Sommario/riassunto

According to Newton, "In studies of science, examples are more useful than rules." With Theoretical Kaleidoscope, by Iosif Khriplovich, many concrete problems in classical mechanics, classical electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, and relativistic quantum mechanics are solved. This book is not a systematic course on theoretical physics. Rather, it uses intuitive, qualitative arguments to solve selected problems of this remarkable science. The book is based on lectures given by the author



over many years. The main source of problems addressed in the book are taken from the author's own investigations, as well as discussions with colleagues and students. With this book, the author hopes readers will be able to see the examples and engage in thoughtful discussions and arguments of their own. Topics discussed in this book include: classical mechanics wave phenomena atomic physics semiclassical approximation in complex plane quantum electrodynamics Theoretical Kaleidoscope is intended for students and physicists, both theoretical and experimentalist, and those who will appreciate seeing theoretical physics through innovative qualitative analysis.