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Quantum Field Theory of Many-Body Systems: From the Origin of Sound to an Origin of Light and Electrons
Xiao-Gang Wen
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Description for Quantum Field Theory of Many-Body Systems: From the Origin of Sound to an Origin of Light and Electrons
paperback. This book is a pedagogical introduction to new concepts and quantum field theoretical methods in condensed matter physics, which may have an impact on our understanding of the origin of light, electrons and other elementary particles in the universe. Emphasis is on clear physical principles, whilst bringing students to the fore of todays research. Series: Oxford Graduate Texts. Num Pages: 520 pages, 130 figures. BIC Classification: PHFC; PHP; PHQ; PHS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 168 x 28. Weight in Grams: 834.
For most of the last century, condensed matter physics has been dominated by band theory and Landau's symmetry breaking theory. In the last twenty years, however, there has been the emergence of a new paradigm associated with fractionalisation, topological order, emergent gauge bosons and fermions, and string condensation. These new physical concepts are so fundamental that they may even influence our understanding of the origin of light and fermions in the universe. This book is a pedagogical and systematic introduction to the new concepts and quantum field theoretical methods (which have fuelled the rapid developments) in condensed matter physics. It ... Read more
For most of the last century, condensed matter physics has been dominated by band theory and Landau's symmetry breaking theory. In the last twenty years, however, there has been the emergence of a new paradigm associated with fractionalisation, topological order, emergent gauge bosons and fermions, and string condensation. These new physical concepts are so fundamental that they may even influence our understanding of the origin of light and fermions in the universe. This book is a pedagogical and systematic introduction to the new concepts and quantum field theoretical methods (which have fuelled the rapid developments) in condensed matter physics. It ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Number of pages
520
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Oxford Graduate Texts
Condition
New
Weight
843g
Number of Pages
520
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199227259
SKU
V9780199227259
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Reviews for Quantum Field Theory of Many-Body Systems: From the Origin of Sound to an Origin of Light and Electrons
Review from previous edition As a whole, Quantum Field Theory of Many-Body Systems is an inspirational and forward-looking book exploring the mysteries and neverending wonders of many-particle quantum mechanics...Wen's book offers a refreshing new look at the mysterious quantum world.
Physics Today, November 2005
Physics Today, November 2005