An introduction to semi-classical mechanics (Q1594921)
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An introduction to semi-classical mechanics (English)
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30 January 2001
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Summary: This text is an introduction to semi-classical mechanics for non-specialists. After reminding the setup of classical mechanics (symplectic geometry) and of quantum mechanics, semi-classical mechanics is introduced in terms of simple examples: Fourier and Legendre transformations, Huygens' principle. Then the semi-classical trace formulas are described, as well as the set of problems of quantum chaos.
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symplectic geometry
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semi-classical mechanics
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quantum mechanics
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Huygens' principle
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trace formula
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quantum chaos
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