Quantum Field Theory in Condensed Matter Physics
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Solid State Physics, General Physics
| Author: | Alexei M. Tsvelik | ISBN: | 9781139931069 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press | Publication: | January 18, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Alexei M. Tsvelik |
| ISBN: | 9781139931069 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publication: | January 18, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Language: | English |
This book is a course in modern quantum field theory as seen through the eyes of a theorist working in condensed matter physics. It contains a gentle introduction to the subject and therefore can be used even by graduate students. The introductory parts include a derivation of the path integral representation, Feynman diagrams and elements of the theory of metals including a discussion of Landau–Fermi liquid theory. In later chapters the discussion gradually turns to more advanced methods used in the theory of strongly correlated systems. The book contains a thorough exposition of such non-perturbative techniques as 1/N-expansion, bosonization (Abelian and non-Abelian), conformal field theory and theory of integrable systems. The book is intended for graduate students, postdoctoral associates and independent researchers working in condensed matter physics.
This book is a course in modern quantum field theory as seen through the eyes of a theorist working in condensed matter physics. It contains a gentle introduction to the subject and therefore can be used even by graduate students. The introductory parts include a derivation of the path integral representation, Feynman diagrams and elements of the theory of metals including a discussion of Landau–Fermi liquid theory. In later chapters the discussion gradually turns to more advanced methods used in the theory of strongly correlated systems. The book contains a thorough exposition of such non-perturbative techniques as 1/N-expansion, bosonization (Abelian and non-Abelian), conformal field theory and theory of integrable systems. The book is intended for graduate students, postdoctoral associates and independent researchers working in condensed matter physics.
