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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101108494609
ISBN-139781108494601
eBay Product ID (ePID)16058361317
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleCondensed Matter Field Theory
Number of Pages825 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
TopicPhysics / General
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreScience
AuthorBen Simons, Alexander Altland
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.7 in
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width7.2 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2023-017933
Dewey Edition23/eng20230819
Dewey Decimal2010282464
Table Of ContentPreface; Part I. 1. From particles to fields; 2. Second quantization; 3. Path integral; 4. Perturbation theory; 5. Broken symmetry and collective phenomena; 6. Renormalization group; 7. Response functions. Part II. 8. Topological field theory; 9. Relativistic field theory; 10. Gauge theory; 11. Nonequilibrium (classical); 12. Nonequilibrium (quantum); Appendix; Index.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThe 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., Building on the success of prior editions, this graduate text provides a comprehensive introduction to core concepts and methods of quantum field theory in condensed matter. It covers modern advances, from condensation phenomena and superfluidity to gauge theory, non-equilibrium phenomena and topological quantum matter.