Reuter, Martin
Classical and Quantum Dynamics: From Classical Paths to Path Integrals
- ISBN 13:
- 9783030367886
- author:
- Reuter, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 563
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 3 centimetres (0.8
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, Applied,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Classical and Quantum Dynamics From Classical Paths to Path Integrals by Walter Dittrich and Martin Reuter is a comprehensive textbook for graduate students seeking to understand advanced computational strategies in classical and quantum dynamics.
The sixth edition of this book provides detailed coverage of key topics, including the time-dependent oscillator, Chern-Simons mechanics, the Maslov anomaly, and the Berry phase. It also explores perturbation theory, canonical transformations, and the action principle, with examples that illustrate the usage of path integrals.
Recent developments in the field have been incorporated into this edition, including the Heisenberg-Euler Lagrangian, Schwinger's source theory treatment of low-energy π-ρ-N physics, and general relativity. This book offers a thorough introduction to these advanced topics, providing graduate students with a solid foundation for further study.