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Quantum Kinetic Theory

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Authors:
  1. Michael Bonitz

    1. Universität Kiel, Kiel, Germany

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  • Provides a general introduction to many-particle dynamics in quantum systems
  • Gives a broad overview on density operator methods and non-equilibrium Green functions
  • Covers modern time-dependent many-body methods that have emerged in various fields of physics and chemistry
  • Supports learning and teaching with added problems and solutions
  • Represents a tremendous resource for high energy density physics
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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This book presents quantum kinetic theory in a comprehensive way. The focus is on density operator methods and on non-equilibrium Green functions. The theory allows to rigorously treat nonequilibrium dynamics in quantum many-body systems. Of particular interest are ultrafast processes in plasmas, condensed matter and trapped atoms that are stimulated by rapidly developing experiments with short pulse lasers and free electron lasers. To describe these experiments theoretically, the most powerful approach is given by non-Markovian quantum kinetic equations that are discussed in detail, including computational aspects.

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Introduction

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 1-27

  3. The Method of Reduced Density Operators

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 29-69

  4. \(*\)Correlations Due to the Spin Statistics

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 71-82

  5. Mean–Field Approximation. Quantum Vlasov Equation. Collective Effects

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 83-117

  6. Correlations and Their Dynamics

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 119-125

  7. Correlation Dynamics and Non-Markovian Effects

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 127-139

  8. Non-Markovian Kinetic Equations with Selfenergy

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 141-169

  9. Properties of the Quantum Kinetic Equation

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 171-182

  10. Strong Coupling Effects. Ladder (T-Matrix) Approximation

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 183-210

  11. \(*\)Random Phase Approximation

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 211-229

  12. \(*\)Dynamically Screened Ladder Approximation

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 231-236

  13. Charged Many-Particle Systems in Electromagnetic Fields. Generalized Bloch Equations

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 237-270

  14. \(*\)Nonequilibrium Green Functions Approach to Field-Matter Dynamics

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 271-333

  15. Conclusion

    • Michael Bonitz
    Pages 335-336

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 337-406
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Universität Kiel, Kiel, Germany

    Michael Bonitz

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Quantum Kinetic Theory

  • Authors: Michael Bonitz

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24121-0

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-24119-7Published: 28 November 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-34260-3Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-24121-0Published: 20 November 2015

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XVIII, 406

  • Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations, 52 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Originally published by B. G. Teubner, Leipzig, 1998

  • Topics: Quantum Physics, Solid State Physics, Physical Chemistry, Plasma Physics

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