Angular Momentum Techniques in Quantum Mechanics

• Main Author: Devanathan, V. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2002.
• Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics ; 108
• Subjects: Physics.; Quantum physics.; Nuclear physics.; Heavy ions.; Hadrons.; Atoms.; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics.; Quantum Physics.; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons.; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics.

A course in angular momentum techniques is essential for quantitative study of problems in atomic physics, molecular physics, nuclear physics and solid state physics. This book has grown out of such a course given to the students of the M. Sc. and M. Phil. degree courses at the University of Madras....

Table of Contents:

• Angular Momentum Operators and Their Matrix Elements
• Coupling of Two Angular Momenta
• Vectors and Tensors in Spherical Basis
• Rotation Matrices - I
• Rotation Matrices - II
• Tensor Operators and Reduced Matrix Elements
• Coupling of Three Angular Momenta
• Coupling Of Four Angular Momenta
• Partial Waves and the Gradient Formula
• Identical Particles
• Density Matrix and Statistical Tensors
• Products of Angular Momentum Matrices and Their Traces
• The Helicity Formalism
• The Spin States of Dirac Particles.