Kinematical Theory of Spinning Particles

Classical and Quantum Mechanical Formalism of Elementary Particles
2002
ISBN: 978-1-4020-0356-1
Verlag: Springer Netherlands

Buch, Englisch, Band 116, 337 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 552 g

Reihe: Fundamental Theories of Physics

Classical spin is described in terms of velocities and acceleration so that knowledge of advanced mathematics is not required. Written in the three-dimensional notation of vector calculus, it can be followed by undergraduate physics students, although some notions of Lagrangian dynamics and group theory are required. It is intended as a general course at a postgraduate level for all-purpose physicists.
This book presents a unified approach to classical and quantum mechanics of spinning particles, with symmetry principles as the starting point.
A classical concept of an elementary particle is presented. The variational statements to deal with spinning particles are revisited. It is shown that, by explicitly constructing different models, symmetry principles are sufficient for the description of either classical or quantum-mechanical elementary particles. Several spin effects are analyzed.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rivas, M.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Angewandte Biologie Biomathematik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Theoretische Physik, Mathematische Physik, Computerphysik
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Mathematik für Ingenieure
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Klassische Mechanik, Newtonsche Mechanik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik Kernphysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

General Formalism.- Nonrelativistic Elementary Particles.- Relativistic Elementary Particles.- Quantization of Lagrangian Systems.- Other Spinning Particle Models.- Spin Features and Related Effects.