Quantum field theory of many-body systems : from the origin of sound to an origin of light and electrons

Quantum field theory of many-body systems : from the origin of sound to an origin of light and electrons / Xiao-Gang Wen.

This is a pedagogical and systematic 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...

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Main Author: Wen, Xiao-Gang (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
Series:Oxford graduate texts.
Subjects:
Quantum field theory.
Many-body problem.
SCIENCE > Waves & Wave Mechanics.
Many-body problem
Quantum field theory
Kwantumveldentheorie.
Veel-deeltjes-systemen.
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Table of Contents:
  • Contents; 1 Introduction; 2 Path integral formulation of quantum mechanics; 3 Interacting boson systems; 4 Free fermion systems; 5 Interacting fermion systems; 6 Quantum gauge theories; 7 Theory of quantum Hall states; 8 Topological and quantum order; 9 Mean-field theory of spin liquids and quantum order; 10 String condensation--an unification of light and fermions; Index.

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