Quantum Many-Body Theory: From the Origin of Phonons to the Origin of Photons and Electrons

Author: Wen Xiaogang, translated by Hu Bin
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book covers the quantum theory of traditional and modern condensed matter, including topics such as dissipative quantum systems, Bose-Einstein condensation, symmetry breaking and gapless excitations, phase transitions, Fermi liquids, spin density wave states, Fermi and fractional statistics, quantum Hall effects, topological/quantum order, spin liquids, and string-net condensation. It aims to introduce new physical concepts and theories, helping students reach the forefront of condensed matter theory. The new physical concepts in this book are fundamental and also highly useful for high-energy physics and quantum computing. The research methods used in this book are diverse, including common techniques as well as many original methods and ideas proposed by the authors. This book is suitable for graduate students and researchers/teachers interested in modern physical theories. Each chapter includes a small number of exercises to help readers understand and master the content.