Relativistic quantum mechanics : with applications in condensed matter and atomic physics (paper) With Applications in Condensed Matter and Atomic Physics

This graduate text introduces relativistic quantum theory, emphasising its important applications in condensed matter physics. Relativistic quantum theory is the unification into a consistent theory of Einstein's theory of relativity and the quantum mechanics of Bohr, Schrödinger, and Heisenberg. Beginning with basic theory, the book then describes essential topics. Many worked examples and exercises are included along with an extensive reference list. This clear account of a crucial topic in science will be valuable to graduates and researchers working in condensed matter physics and quantum physics.

Preface, 1. The theory of special relativity, 2. Aspects of angular momentum, 3. Particles of spin zero, 4. The Dirac equation, 5. Free particles/antiparticles, 6. Symmetries and operators, 7. Separating particles from antiparticles, 8. One electron atoms, 9. Potential problems, 10. More than one electron, 11. Scattering theory, 12. Electrons and photons, 13. Superconductivity, Appendices, References, Index.

This graduate text introduces relativistic quantum theory, emphasising its important applications in condensed matter physics. Relativistic quantum theory is the unification into a consistent theory of Einstein's theory of relativity and the quantum mechanics of Bohr, Schrödinger, and Heisenberg. Beginning with basic theory, the book then describes essential topics. Many worked examples and exercises are included along with an extensive reference list. This clear account of a crucial topic in science will be valuable to graduates and researchers working in condensed matter physics and quantum physics.