Feynman Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics - Hardcover

Fai, Lukong Cornelius

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0367697858 ISBN 13: 9780367697853

Publisher: CRC Press, 2021

Synopsis

This book provides an ideal introduction to the use of Feynman path integrals in the fields of quantum mechanics and statistical physics. It is written for graduate students and researchers in physics, mathematical physics, applied mathematics as well as chemistry. The material is presented in an accessible manner for readers with little knowledge of quantum mechanics and no prior exposure to path integrals. It begins with elementary concepts and a review of quantum mechanics that gradually builds the framework for the Feynman path integrals and how they are applied to problems in quantum mechanics and statistical physics. Problem sets throughout the book allow readers to test their understanding and reinforce the explanations of the theory in real situations.

Features:

• Comprehensive and rigorous yet, presents an easy-to-understand approach.
• Applicable to a wide range of disciplines.
• Accessible to those with little, or basic, mathematical understanding.

About this title

About the Author

Lukong Cornelius Fai is professor of theoretical physics at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Dschang. He is Head of Condensed Matter and Nanomaterials as well as Mesoscopic and Multilayer Structures Laboratory. He was formerly a senior associate at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy. He holds a Masters of Science in Physics and Mathematics (June 1991) as well as a Doctor of Science in Physics and Mathematics (February 1997) from Moldova State University. He is an author of over a hundred scientific publications and three textbooks

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2021
• ISBN 10: 0367697858
• ISBN 13: 9780367697853
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400