Quantum field theory approach to condensed matter physics
A balanced combination of introductory and advanced topics provides a new and unique perspective on the quantum field theory approach to condensed matter physics. Beginning with the basics of these subjects, such as static and vibrating lattices, independent and interacting electrons, the functional...
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| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2017
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| Collection: | Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Independent electrons and static crystals
- Vibrating crystals
- Interacting electrons
- Interactions in action
- Functional formulation of quantum field theory
- Quantum fields in action
- Symmetries: explicit or secret
- Classical topological excitations
- Quantum topological excitations
- Duality, bosonization and generalized statistics
- Statistical transmutation
- Pseudo quantum electrodynamics
- Quantum field theory methods in condensed matter
- Metals, Fermi liquids, Mott and Anderson insulators
- The dynamics of polarons
- Polyacetylene
- The Kondo effect
- Quantum magnets in 1D: Fermionization, bosonization, Coulomb gases and 'all that'
- Quantum magnets in 2D: nonlinear sigma model, CP1 and 'all that'
- The spin-fermion system: a quantum field theory approach
- The spin glass
- Quantum field theory approach to superfluidity
- Quantum field theory approach to superconductivity
- The cuprate high-temperature superconductors
- The pnictides: iron based superconductors
- The quantum Hall effect
- Graphene
- Silicene and transition metal dichalcogenides
- Topological insulators
- Non-abelian statistics and quantum computation