Condensed matter field theory

• Verfasst von: Altland, Alexander [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Simons, Ben [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: Condensed matter field theory
• Verf.angabe: Alexander Altland, University of Cologne, Ben Simons, University of Cambridge
• Ausgabe: Third edition
• Verlagsort: Cambridge ; New York, NY ; Port Melbourne ; New Delhi ; Singapore
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Jahr: 2023
• Umfang: 1 Online-Ressource (xii, 812 Seiten)
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• Fussnoten: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 25 Aug 2023)
• ISBN: 978-1-108-78124-4
• DOI: doi:10.1017/9781108781244
• Schlagwörter: (s)Kondensierte Materie / (s)Festkörperphysik / (s)Quantenfeldtheorie
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• Bibliogr. Hinweis: Erscheint auch als : Druck-Ausgabe: Altland, Alexander, 1965 - : Condensed matter field theory. - Third edition. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2023. - xii, 812 Seiten
• RVK-Notation: UO 4000
• K10plus-PPN: 1860142060
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Abstract

The methods of quantum field theory underpin many conceptual advances in contemporary condensed matter physics and neighbouring fields. This book provides a praxis-oriented and pedagogical introduction to quantum field theory in many-particle physics, emphasizing the application of theory to real physical systems. This third edition is organized into two parts: the first half of the text presents a streamlined introduction, elevating readers to a level where they can engage with contemporary research literature, from the introduction of many-body techniques and functional integration to renormalization group methods, and the second half addresses a range of advanced topics including modern aspects of gauge theory, topological and relativistic quantum matter, and condensed matter physics out of thermal equilibrium. At all stages, the text seeks a balance between methodological aspects of quantum field theory and practical applications. Extended problems with worked solutions provide a bridge between formal theory and a research-oriented approach.