Many-Body Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter Physics: An Introduction (Oxford Graduate... by Henrik Bruus and Karsten Flensberg

Many-Body Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter Physics: An Introduction (Oxford Graduate...

Features

Cover Type: Hard Cover with 466 pages

Published by: Oxford University Press, USA November 11, 2004

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 0198566336

ISBN 13 Number: 978-0198566335

Book Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches

Weighs: 2 pounds

Product Review
` well-designed for its target audience, [] a well-written manuscript with a good selection of topics.' Derek Lee, Imperial College London

Product Description
This book is an introduction to the techniques of many-body quantum theory with a large number of applications to condensed matter physics. The basic idea of the book is to provide a self-contained formulation of the theoretical framework without losing mathematical rigor, while at the same
time providing physical motivation and examples. The examples are taken from applications in electron systems and transport theory.
On the formal side, the book covers an introduction to second quantization, many-body Green's function, finite temperature Feynman diagrams and bosonization. The applications include traditional transport theory in bulk as well as mesoscopic systems, where both the Landau-Buttiker formalism and
recent developments in correlated transport phenomena in mesoscopic systems and nano-structures are covered. Other topics include interacting electron gases, plasmons, electron-phonon interactions, superconductivity and a final chapter on one-dimensional systems where a detailed treatment of
Luttinger liquid theory and bosonization techniques is given. Having grown out of a set of lecture notes, and containing many pedagogical exercises, this book is designed as a textbook for an advanced undergraduate or graduate course, and is also well suited for self-study.

Reader Reviews
This book is exactly what a new student (with some training in basic grad courses in solid state, statistical mechanics, etc.) needs to grasp condensed matter physics without a "research-based bias." Todays programs are so focused on application that a thorough treatment of pedigogical materials get superfically taught. Philip Anderson warns about this in his timeless classic "Basic Notions." This book uses QFT in canonical picture (bootstraps), no mention of path integrals. I started out in HEP, so I got trained fairly well in path integrals, some may find this a barrier with the book. Luttinger theory is the most modern topic touched on, applications to materials science. I recommend Wen's book if you want to look at Quantum Hall Effects and Topological Orders (post 1980's). Comment | | (Report this)

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