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OverviewThe present book provides a unified and general framework for studying quantum and classical dynamical systems, both finite and infinite, conservative and dissipative. Special attention is paid to the use of statistical and geometrical techniques, such as multitime correlation functions, quantum dynamical entropy, and non-commutative Lyapunov exponents, for systems with a complex evolution. The material is presented in a concise but self-contained and mathematically friendly way. The main ideas are introduced and illustrated by numerous examples which are directly connected to the relevant physics. Suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. The book addresses graduate students both in physics and mathematics with interests in mathematical aspects of quantum physics and applications of ergodic theory, operator algebras and statistics to physics, but without any prior knowledge of these subjects. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert Alicki (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, University of Gdansk, Poland) , Mark Fannes (, Instituut voor Theoretische Fysica, K. U. Leuven, Belgium)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.20cm Weight: 0.570kg ISBN: 9780198504009ISBN 10: 0198504004 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 12 July 2001 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface 1: Introduction 2: Basic tools for quantum mechanics 3: Deterministic dynamics 4: Spin chains 5: Algebraic tools 6: Fermionic dynamical systems 7: Ergodic theory 8: Quantum irreversibility 9: Entropy 10: Dynamical entropy 11: Classical dynamical entropy 12: Finite quantum systems 13: Model systems 14: Epilogue Index BibliographyReviewsAuthor InformationProfessor Robert Alicki, Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, University of Gdansk, Poland. Professor Mark Fannes, Instituut voor Theoretische Fysica, K.U. Leuven, Belgium. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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