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A comprehensive introduction to the theoretical foundations of quantum tunnelling, stressing the basic physics underlying the applications. The topics addressed include exponential and non-exponential decay processes and the application of scattering theory to tunnelling problems. In addition to the Schrodinger equation approach, the path integral, Heisenberg's equations and the phase space method are all used to study the motion of a particle under the barrier. Extensions to the multidimensional cases and tunnelling of particles with internal degrees of freedom are also considered. Furthermore, advances concerning time delay and tunnelling times and some of the problems associated with their measurement are also discussed. Finally, some examples of tunnelling in atomic, molecular, nuclear and condensed matter physics are presented.

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Author:   Mohsen Razavy (Univ Of Alberta, Canada)
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   1.093kg
ISBN:  

9789812380180

ISBN 10:   9812380183
Pages:   572
Publication Date:   10 February 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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