CONDENSED MATTER FIELD THEORY

TRAMA

Modern theoretical condensed matter physics draws increasingly from the language of quantum field theory. This primer introduces the techniques required to elevate graduate students to a level where they can engage in independent research. Emphasis is placed on developing modern methods of classical and quantum field theory with applications drawn from condensed matter physics. The text includes extended and challenging problems with fully worked solutions, designed to provide a bridge between formal manipulations and research-oriented thinking. This book will complement graduate level courses on theoretical quantum condensed matter physics.

NOTE EDITORE

Over the past few decades, in concert with ground-breaking experimental advances, condensed matter theory has drawn increasingly from the language of low-energy quantum field theory. This primer is aimed at elevating graduate students of condensed matter theory to a level where they can engage in independent research. It emphasizes the development of modern methods of classical and quantum field theory with applications oriented around condensed matter physics. Topics covered include second quantization, path and functional field integration, mean-field theory and collective phenomena, the renormalization group, and topology. Conceptual aspects and formal methodology are emphasized, but the discussion is rooted firmly in practical experimental application. As well as routine exercises, the text includes extended and challenging problems, with fully worked solutions, designed to provide a bridge between formal manipulations and research-oriented thinking. This book will complement graduate level courses on theoretical quantum condensed matter physics.

SOMMARIO

1. From particles to fields; 2. Second quantisation; 3. Feynman path integral; 4. Functional field integral; 5. Perturbation theory; 6. Broken symmetry and collective phenomena; 7. Response functions; 8. The renormalization group; 9. Topology; Bibliography.

PREFAZIONE

This primer on modern condensed matter theory emphasizes the development of modern methods of classical and quantum field theory with applications drawn from condensed matter physics. The text includes extended and challenging problems with fully worked solutions, and will complement graduate level courses on theoretical quantum condensed matter physics.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780521845083
• Dimensioni: 254 x 34 x 180 mm
• Formato: Hardback
• Illustration Notes: 136 line figures 29 tones 144 exercises
• Pagine Arabe: 636