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OverviewThe treatment of time in quantum mechanics is still an important and challenging open question in the foundation of the theory. This book describes the problems, and the attempts and achievements in defining, formalizing and measuring different time quantities in quantum theory, such as the parametric (clock) time, tunneling times, decay times, dwell times, delay times, arrival times or jump times. This multiauthored book, written as an introductory guide for the non-initiated as well as a useful source of information for the expert, covers many of the open questions. A brief historical overview is to be found in the introduction. It is followed by 12 chapters devoted to conceptual and theoretical investigations as well as experimental issues in quantum-mechanical time measurements. This unique monograph should attract physicists as well as philosophers of science working in the foundations of quantum physics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: J.G. Muga , R.Sala Mayato , I.L. EgusquizaPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: illustrated edition Volume: M 72 ISBN: 9783540432944ISBN 10: 3540432949 Pages: 431 Publication Date: April 2002 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsFrom the contents: Introduction; Characteristic Times in Scattering Theory; The Time Energy Uncertainty Relation; Jump Time and Passage Time: The Duration of a Quantum Transition; Bohm Trajectory Approach to Timing Electrons; Decoherent Histories for Space-Time Domains; Quantum Traversal Time and Path Integrals; Quantum Clocks and Stopwatches; The Local Larmor Clock, Partial Densities of States and Mesoscopic Physics; Standard Quantum Mechanical Approach to Times of Arrival; Experimental Issues in Quantum-Mechanical Time Measurement; Microwave Experiments on Tunneling Time; The Two-State Vector Formalism of Quantum Mechanics.ReviewsI enjoyed reading this valuable addition to Springera (TM)s Lecture Notes in Physics series. Beginning with a clear introduction to the perplexing issue of the nature of time in quantum mechanics, the reader then undertakes a stimulating excursion through a sequence of chapters written by leading researchers. Theory and experiment are nicely balanced, and extensive lists of references accompany each chapter. [...] this text is currently the final word as it presents a representative survey of current topics on this subject. (Berry Sanders, The Physicist, 39/5, 2002) Each of the contributions is presented in the same spirit and gives a quick but complete short review in the proposed topics. In conclusion, this unique monograph should interest both physicists and philosophers of science working in the foundations of quantum physics. (Physicalia, 25/2, 2003) I enjoyed reading this valuable addition to Springera (TM)s Lecture Notes in Physics series. Beginning with a clear introduction to the perplexing issue of the nature of time in quantum mechanics, the reader then undertakes a stimulating excursion through a sequence of chapters written by leading researchers. Theory and experiment are nicely balanced, and extensive lists of references accompany each chapter. [...] this text is currently the final word as it presents a representative survey of current topics on this subject. (Berry Sanders, The Physicist, 39/5, 2002) <p> Each of the contributions is presented in the same spirit and gives a quick but complete short review in the proposed topics. In conclusion, this unique monograph should interest both physicists and philosophers of science working in the foundations of quantum physics. (Physicalia, 25/2, 2003) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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