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The J-Matrix Method

Developments and Applications

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  • © 2008

Overview

  • The first book dedicated to the J-matrix method
  • A successful method to solve atomic and nuclear physics problems
  • Comprehensive coverage of all theoretical features of the J-matrix method
  • Foreword by the founders of the J-matrix method

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Two of the Original Papers

  2. Theoretical and Mathematical Considerations

  3. Applications in Atomic Physics

  4. Applications in Nuclear Physics

  5. Other Related Methods: Chemical Physics Application

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About this book

Although introduced30 years ago, the J-matrix method has witnessed a resurgence of interest in the last few years. In fact, the interest never ceased, as some authors have found in this method an effective way of handling the continuous spectrum of scattering operators, in addition to other operators. The motivation behind the introduction of the J-matrix method will be presented in brief. The introduction of fast computing machines enabled theorists to perform cal- lations, although approximate, in a conveniently short period of time. This made it possible to study varied scenarios and models, and the effects that different possible parameters have on the ?nal results of such calculations. The ?rst area of research that bene?ted from this opportunity was the structural calculation of atomic and nuclear systems. The Hamiltonian element of the system was set up as a matrix in a convenient, ?nite, bound-state-like basis. A matrix of larger size resulted in a better con?guration interaction matrix that was subsequently diagonalized. The discrete energy eigenvalues thus obtained approximated the spectrum of the system, while the eigenfunctions approximated the wave function of the resulting discrete state. Structural theorists were delighted because they were able to obtain very accurate values for the lowest energy states of interest.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Shura Council, Riyadh 11212, Saudi Arabia

    Abdulaziz D. Alhaidari

  • Ministry of Commerce&Industry, Riyadh 11127, Saudi Arabia

    Hashim A. Yamani

  • Dept. of Chemistry&Physics, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

    Eric J. Heller

  • Dept. of Physics, King Fahd University of Petroleum&Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

    Mohamed S. Abdelmonem

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