Non-Hermitian Hamiltonians in Quantum Physics

Non-Hermitian Hamiltonians in Quantum Physics

by Fabio BagarelloCamillo Trapani and Roberto Passante
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 28/05/2016

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This book presents the Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Non-Hermitian Hamiltonians in Quantum Physics, held in Palermo, Italy, from 18 to 23 May 2015. Non-Hermitian operators, and non-Hermitian Hamiltonians in particular, have recently received considerable attention from both the mathematics and physics communities. There has been a growing interest in non-Hermitian Hamiltonians in quantum physics since the discovery that PT-symmetric Hamiltonians can have a real spectrum and thus a physical relevance. The main subjects considered in this book include: PT-symmetry in quantum physics, PT-optics, Spectral singularities and spectral techniques, Indefinite-metric theories, Open quantum systems, Krein space methods, and Biorthogonal systems and applications. The book also provides a summary of recent advances in pseudo-Hermitian Hamiltonians and PT-symmetric Hamiltonians, as well as their applications in quantum physics and in the theory of open quantum systems.

ISBN:
9783319313566
9783319313566
Category:
Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
28-05-2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing

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