『凝縮系物理における場の理論』（原書） 第２版 Condensed Matter Field Theory （2ND）

Altland, Alexander/Simons, Ben D.

Cambridge University Press（2010/03発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 786 p.／サイズ 135 exercises
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780521769754
• DDC分類 530.41

基本説明

初版邦訳：吉岡書店・2009年。凝縮系物理学を志す大学院生向け教科書。場の理論の現代的手法－第２量子化、汎関数積分、平均場理論、協力現象、繰り込み群、トポロジカルな手法などを豊富な物理的応用例とともに解説。
Provides a pedagogical introduction to quantum field theory in many-particle physics, emphasizing the applicability of the formalism to concrete problems. This second edition contains two new chapters developing path integral approaches to classical and quantum nonequilibrium phenomena.

Full Description

Modern experimental developments in condensed matter and ultracold atom physics present formidable challenges to theorists. This book provides a pedagogical introduction to quantum field theory in many-particle physics, emphasizing the applicability of the formalism to concrete problems. This second edition contains two new chapters developing path integral approaches to classical and quantum nonequilibrium phenomena. Other chapters cover a range of topics, from the introduction of many-body techniques and functional integration, to renormalization group methods, the theory of response functions, and topology. Conceptual aspects and formal methodology are emphasized, but the discussion focuses on practical experimental applications drawn largely from condensed matter physics and neighboring fields. Extended and challenging problems with fully worked solutions provide a bridge between formal manipulations and research-oriented thinking. Aimed at elevating graduate students to a level where they can engage in independent research, this book complements graduate level courses on many-particle theory.

Contents

Preface; 1. From particle to fields; 2. Second quantization; 3. Feynman path integral; 4. Functional field integral; 5. Perturbation theory; 6. Broken symmetry and collective phenomena; 7. Response functions; 8. The renormalization group; 9. Topology; 10. Nonequilibrium (classical); 11. Nonequilibrium (quantum); Index.