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Variational principles and methods in theoretical physics and chemistry

Title: Variational principles and methods in theoretical physics and chemistry / Robert K. Nesbet.
Author: Nesbet, R. K.
Publication: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.

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Description

xiv, 229 pages : illustrations; 26 cm

Summary

"Ideal for graduate students and researchers in any field that uses variational methodology, this book is particularly suitable as a backup reference for lecture courses in mathematical methods in physics and theoretical chemistry."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-223) and index.

Contents

I. Classical mathematics and physics -- 1. History of variational theory -- 2. Classical mechanics -- 3. Applied mathematics -- II. Bound states in quantum mechanics -- 4. Time-independent quantum mechanics -- 5. Independent-electron models -- 6. Time-dependent theory and linear response -- III. Continuum states and scattering theory -- 7. Multiple scattering theory for molecules and solids -- 8. Variational methods for continuum states -- 9. Electron-impact rovibrational excitation of molecules -- IV. Field theories -- 10. Relativistic Lagrangian theories.

ISBN

0521803918

LCCN

2002067614

OCLC

ocm49727810
SCSB-4346249

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Columbia University Libraries