Author

Publication

2001 - Cambridge University Press

Language

English

Word Count

92,000 words, Guess

Page Count

368 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100521004543
  • ISBN-139780521004541
  • Better World Books9780521004541
  • Open LibraryOL34407437M

Classifications

  • LCCQC175.16.P5 S23 1999

Description

"Describing the physical properties of quantum materials near critical points with long-range many-body quantum entanglement, this book introduces readers to the basic theory of quantum phases, their phase transitions and their observable properties. This second edition begins with a new section suitable for an introductory course on quantum phase transitions, assuming no prior knowledge of quantum field theory. It also contains several new chapters to cover important recent advances, such as the Fermi gas near unitarity, Dirac fermions, Fermi liquids and their phase transitions, quantum magnetism, and solvable models obtained from string theory. After introducing the basic theory, it moves on to a detailed description of the canonical quantum-critical phase diagram at non-zero temperatures. Finally, a variety of more complex models are explored. This book is ideal for graduate students and researchers in condensed matter physics and particle and string theory"--

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Other Editions

  • Quantum Phase TransitionsCambridge University Press2001-01-01
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