Condensed Matter Field Theory
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Condensed Matter Field Theory

Alexander Altland,Ben Simons

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Condensed Matter Field Theory

Alexander Altland,Ben Simons

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Over the past few decades, in concert with ground-breaking experimental advances, condensed matter theory has drawn increasingly from the language of low-energy quantum field theory. This primer is aimed at elevating graduate students of condensed matter theory to a level where they can engage in independent research. It emphasizes the development of modern methods of classical and quantum field theory with applications oriented around condensed matter physics. Topics covered include second quantization, path and functional field integration, mean-field theory and collective phenomena, the renormalization group, and topology. Conceptual aspects and formal methodology are emphasized, but the discussion is rooted firmly in practical experimental application. As well as routine exercises, the text includes extended and challenging problems, with fully worked solutions, designed to provide a bridge between formal manipulations and research-oriented thinking. This book will complement graduate level courses on theoretical quantum condensed matter physics.

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Year
2006
ISBN
9781316038574

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Frontmatter
  3. Contents
  4. Preface
  5. From particles to fields
  6. Second quantization
  7. Feynman path integral
  8. Functional field integral
  9. Perturbation theory
  10. Broken symmetry and collective phenomena
  11. Response functions
  12. The renormalization group
  13. Topology
  14. Index