This textbook provides an excellent introduction to a new and rapidlydeveloping field of research. The topics treated include a detailed explorationof the quant... » 

This textbook provides an excellent introduction to a new and rapidlydeveloping field of research. The topics treated include a detailed explorationof the quantum aspects of nonlinear dynamics quantum criteria to distinguishregular and irregular motion antiunitary symmetries generalized timereversal and a thorough account of the quantum mechanics of dissipativesystems. Each chapter is accompanied by a selection of problems which will helpthe student to test and deepen hisher understanding and to acquire an activecommand of the methods.The second edition is significantly expanded. Of theconsiderable theoretical progress lately achieved the book focusses on thedeeper statistical exploitation of level dynamics improved control ofsemiclassical periodicorbit expansions and superanalytic techniques fordealing with various types of random matrices. TOCFrom the contentsIntroduction. Time Reversal and Unitary Symmetries. Level Repulsion. RandomMatrix Theory. Level Clustering. Level Dynamics. Quantum Localization.Semiclassical Roles for Classical Orbits. Dissipative Systems. Superanalysisfor RandomMatrix Theory. «