Quantum field theory in condensed matter physics
By: Alexei M. Tsvelik.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York, NY, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 332
Subjects: Quantum field theory.; Condensed matter.
Description: The past few years have witnessed great advances in the development of quantum field theory, particularly in its application to problems in condensed matter physics. This book provides a self-contained introduction to the basic tools and concepts of quantum field theory, and goes on to demonstrate their use in a range of topics in statistical mechanics and condensed matter physics.

The first part of the book outlines the essential methods of quantum field theory, including path integrals, Feynman diagrams, and renormalization. These are then applied to such topics as electrodynamics in metals, relativistic fermions, and the Aharonov Bohm effect. The rest of the book is dedicated to the use of non-perturbative techniques, and deals with strongly fluctuating spin systems, conformal symmetry and Kondo chains, as well as a number of related problems.

By presenting the basic methods of this subject, and emphasizing the universality of the concepts involved, this book will be of great use to graduate students and established researchers in condensed matter physics and statistical mechanics, and to anyone with an interest in the modern techniques of quantum field theory.
Notes: "General bibliography": p. xv.
Includes bibliographical references and index.