Condensed Matter Field Theory

ISBN-13: 9781108494601 / Twarda / 2023 / 825 str.

Ben (University of Cambridge) Simons

Opis

The text introduces methods of quantum field theory in condensed matter physics from basic concepts to modern developments and applications.

Spis treści

Preface; 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.