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IV: Relativistic Quantum Mechanics

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This volume gives an introduction to incorporating special relativity in quantum mechanics. That is, described here is a theory which includes Einstein's and Heisenberg's relationships. How does relativistic quantum mechanics differ from non-relativistic quantum mechanics? That is, what new feature does special relativity bring to quantum mechanics? The answer lies in the possibility of converting energy to mass and vice versa.


This page titled IV: Relativistic Quantum Mechanics is shared under a not declared license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Malcolm McMillian.

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