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OverviewAlthough the various branches of physics differ in their experimental methods and theoretical approaches, certain general principles apply to all of them. The forefront of contemporary advances in physics lies in the submicroscopic regime, whether it be in atomic, nuclear, condensed-matter, plasma, or particle physics, or in quantum optics, or even in the study of stellar structure. All are based upon quantum theory (i.e., quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) and relativity, which together form the theoretical foundations of modern physics. Many physical quantities whose classical counterparts vary continuously over a range of possible values are in quantum theory constrained to have discontinuous, or discrete, values. The intrinsically deterministic character of classical physics is replaced in quantum theory by intrinsic uncertainty. According to quantum theory, electromagnetic radiation does not always consist of continuous waves; instead it must be viewed under some circumstances as a collection of particle-like photons, the energy and momentum of each being directly proportional to its frequency (or inversely proportional to its wavelength, the photons still possessing some wavelike characteristics). This book presents state of art research from around the world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Volodymyr Krasnoholovets , Frank ColumbusPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc Weight: 0.732kg ISBN: 9781600210280ISBN 10: 1600210287 Pages: 227 Publication Date: 01 December 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface; Quantum Mechanical View of Mathematical Statistics; Is the End in Sight for Theoretical Pseudophysics?; Understanding Quantum Theory in Terms of Geometry; Quantum Correlations from Incomplete Classical Statistics; Root Estimator of Quantum States; Wavelength-Dependent Effects in Light Beam Optics; Mechanical Equivalent of Quantum Heat Engines; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |