Quantum Field Theory of Many-Body Systems
Quantum Field Theory of Many-Body Systems
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This book is a pedagogical introduction to new concepts and quantum field theoretical methods in condensed matter physics, which may have an impact on our understanding of the origin of light, electrons and other elementary particles in the universe. Emphasis is on clear physical principles, whilst bringing students to the fore of todays research.
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Quantum Field Theory of Many-Body Systems by Xiaogang Wen
For most of the last century, condensed matter physics has been dominated by band theory and Landau's symmetry breaking theory. In the last twenty years, however, there has been the emergence of a new paradigm associated with fractionalisation, topological order, emergent gauge bosons and fermions, and string condensation. These new physical concepts are so fundamental that they may even influence our understanding of the origin of light and fermions in the universe. This book is a pedagogical and systematic introduction to the new concepts and quantum field theoretical methods (which have fuelled the rapid developments) in condensed matter physics. It discusses many basic notions in theoretical physics which underlie physical phenomena in nature. Topics covered are dissipative quantum systems, boson condensation, symmetry breaking and gapless excitations, phase transitions, Fermi liquids, spin density wave states, Fermi and fractional statistics, quantum Hall effects, topological and quantum order, spin liquids, and string condensation. Methods covered are the path integral, Green's functions, mean-field theory, effective theory, renormalization group, bosonization in one- and higher dimensions, non-linear sigma-model, quantum gauge theory, dualities, slave-boson theory, and exactly soluble models beyond one-dimension. This book is aimed at teaching graduate students and bringing them to the frontiers of research in condensed matter physics.
Review from previous edition As a whole, Quantum Field Theory of Many-Body Systems is an inspirational and forward-looking book exploring the mysteries and neverending wonders of many-particle quantum mechanics..Wen's book offers a refreshing new look at the mysterious quantum world. * Physics Today, November 2005 *
Xiao-Gang Wen is a professor in the Department of Physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780199227259 |
| ISBN 10 | 019922725X |
| Titre | Quantum Field Theory of Many-Body Systems |
| Auteur | Xiaogang Wen |
| Série | Oxford Graduate Texts |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Oxford University Press |
| Année de publication | 2007-10-18 |
| Nombre de pages | 520 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |