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The Second Edition of this highly regarded text continues to provide a systematic treatment of density matrix techniques. The text discusses basic principles and recent studies in atomic and molecular reactions. A new chapter explores the role of orientation and alignment in molecular physics.

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Author:   Karl Blum
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 1996
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.070kg
ISBN:  

9781441932570

ISBN 10:   1441932577
Pages:   327
Publication Date:   06 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9783642205606
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Basic Concepts.- 2. General Density Matrix Theory.- 3. Coupled Systems.- 4. Irreducible Components of the Density Matrix.- 5. Radiation from Polarized Atoms. Quantum Beats.- 6. Some Applications.- 7. The Role of Orientation and Alignment in Molecular Processes.- 8. Quantum Theory of Relaxation.- Appendixes.- References.

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from a review of the First Edition: `[The author's] clear pedagogic style makes this a very useful reference work for readers who want to learn density matrix theory. ... Highly recommended, particularly for graduate school physics libraries.' Choice

from a review of the First Edition: '[The author's] clear pedagogic style makes this a very useful reference work for readers who want to learn density matrix theory. ... Highly recommended, particularly for graduate school physics libraries.' Choice

from a review of the First Edition: '[The author's] clear pedagogic style makes this a very useful reference work for readers who want to learn density matrix theory. ... Highly recommended, particularly for graduate school physics libraries.' Choice

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