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Variational principles and methods in theoretical physics and chemistry /

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Title/Author:	Variational principles and methods in theoretical physics and chemistry // Robert K. Nesbet.
remainder title:	Variational Principles & Methods in Theoretical Physics & Chemistry
Author:	Nesbet, R. K.,
Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 229 pages) :digital, PDF file(s). :
Notes:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
Subject:	Calculus of variations. -
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511535161
ISBN:	9780511535161 (ebook)

Variational principles and methods in theoretical physics and chemistry /
Nesbet, R. K.,

Variational principles and methods in theoretical physics and chemistry /Variational Principles & Methods in Theoretical Physics & ChemistryRobert K. Nesbet. - 1 online resource (xiv, 229 pages) :digital, PDF file(s).

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Classical mathematics and physics --I.

This book brings together the essential ideas and methods behind applications of variational theory in theoretical physics and chemistry. The emphasis is on understanding physical and computational applications of variational methodology rather than on rigorous mathematical formalism. The text begins with an historical survey of familiar variational principles in classical mechanics and optimization theory, then proceeds to develop the variational principles and formalism behind current computational methodology for bound and continuum quantum states of interacting electrons in atoms, molecules, and condensed matter. It covers multiple-scattering theory, including a detailed presentation of contemporary methodology for electron-impact rotational and vibrational excitation of molecules. The book ends with an introduction to the variational theory of relativistic fields. 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.

ISBN: 9780511535161 (ebook)Subjects--Topical Terms:

527927
Calculus of variations.

LC Class. No.: QC20.7.C3 / N48 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 530.15/564

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