Title Quantum Quenching, Annealing and Computation Author(s) Chandra, Anjan Kumar;Das, Arnab;Chakrabarti, Bikas K Publication Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2010. Description XII, 320 p : online resource Abstract Note The process of realizing the ground state of some typical (frustrated) quantum many-body systems, starting from the 'disordered' or excited states, can formally be mapped onto the search of solutions for computationally hard problems. The dynamics through quantum critical points are especially crucial in the context of such computational optimization problems and have been investigated intensively in recent times. Several successful methods are now well-established, and this volume compiles a collection of introductory reviews on such developments and related aspects. Written by well known experts, these lectures concentrate on quantum phase transitions and their dynamics as the transition or critical points are crossed. Both the quenching and annealing dynamics are extensively covered. The style has been kept as tutorial as possible in order to make this volume a suitable reference for young researchers joining this exciting and burgeoning field of research. ISBN,Price 9783642114700 Keyword(s) 1. COMPLEX SYSTEMS 2. CONDENSED MATTER 3. CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS 4. DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS 5. EBOOK 6. EBOOK - SPRINGER 7. Elementary particles (Physics) 8. Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory 9. Phase transitions (Statistical physics) 10. Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems 11. QUANTUM COMPUTERS 12. QUANTUM FIELD THEORY 13. Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics 14. QUANTUM PHYSICS 15. SPINTRONICS 16. STATISTICAL PHYSICS Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I07436     On Shelf