Mesoscopic Physics of Electrons and Photons

by Eric Akkermans, Gilles Montambaux

Overview

Quantum mesoscopic physics covers a whole class in interference effects related to the propagation of waves in complex and random media. These effects are ubiquitous in physics, from the behavior of electrons in metals and semiconductors to the propagation of electromagnetic waves in suspensions such as colloids, and quantum systems like cold atomic gases. A solid introduction to quantum mesoscopic physics, this book is a modern account of the problem of coherent wave propagation in random media. It provides a unified account of the basic theoretical tools and methods, highlighting the common aspects of the various optical and electronic phenomena involved and presenting a large number of experimental results. With over 200 figures, and exercises throughout, the book is ideal for graduate students in physics, electrical engineering, applied physics, acoustics and astrophysics. It will also be an interesting reference for researchers in this rapidly evolving field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521349475
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/14/2011
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Eric Akkermans is a Professor of Physics at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. From 1993–1997 he was the International Editor of the Journal de Physique. He has worked in Israel, France, the USA, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy.

Gilles Montambaux is the CNRS Research Director at the Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Université Paris-Sud. From 1997–2005, he was the International Editor of the European Journal of Physics B, and since 2000, he has been Editor of Annales de Physique. He has worked across Europe as well as in Israel and the USA.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: mesoscopic physics; 2. Wave equations in random media; 3. Perturbation theory; 4. Probability of quantum diffusion; 5. Properties of the diffusion equation; 6. Dephasing; 7. Electronic transport; 8. Coherent backscattering of light; 9. Diffusing wave spectroscopy; 10. Spectral properties of disordered metals; 11. Universal conductance fluctuations; 12. Correlations of speckle patterns; 13. Interactions and diffusion; 14. Orbital magnetism and persistent currents; 15. Formulary; Index.

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"… the type of book from which one can learn the subject even without a teacher."
Carlo Beenakker, Leiden University

"This text serves as both a good introductory text to the propagation of waves in complex and disordered media and a handbook for those already working in the field."
Contemporary Physics

Editorial Reviews

"… the type of book from which one can learn the subject even without a teacher."
Carlo Beenakker, Leiden University

"This text serves as both a good introductory text to the propagation of waves in complex and disordered media and a handbook for those already working in the field."
Contemporary Physics

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