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
behaviour 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 was originally published in 2007 and is ideal
for graduate students in physics, electrical engineering, applied
physics, acoustics and astrophysics. It will also be an interesting
reference for researchers.
目錄:
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.