Quantum field theory of many-body systems
Subtitle: from the origin of sound to an origin of light and electrons
By: Xiao-Gang Wen.
Series: Oxford graduate texts
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 505
Subjects: Quantum field theory; Many-body problem
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.