Quantum Physics in the Nanoworld: Schrodinger's Cat and the Dwarfs (Graduate Texts in Physics)

Book Details:

• Author: Hans Lüth

• Brand: Springer

• Edition: 2013 ed.

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 466

• Release Date: 23-10-2012

• ISBN: 9783642312373

• Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches

• Languages: English, German

About The Book:
Non-Relativistic Quantum Physics by Hans Lüth provides a comprehensive exploration of the essential aspects of non-relativistic quantum physics, extending up to the quantization of fields. Unlike many conventional quantum mechanics textbooks, this book integrates modern experimental insights and relates them to both the foundational theory and practical applications, especially in cutting-edge fields such as nanoelectronics and quantum computing.

The book discusses the realization of quantum bits and connects quantum physics with other crucial research areas, including elementary particle physics, solid-state physics, and nuclear magnetic resonance tomography in medicine. It offers a clear representation of the theory using Dirac's bra-ket notation and commutator algebra, yet it places a strong emphasis on the physical principles behind the theory.

Notably, the book requires minimal complex mathematics, making it an excellent introduction to quantum physics. It's accessible not only for physicists but also for chemists, biologists, engineers, computer scientists, and even philosophers with an interest in natural philosophy and epistemology.