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Many-Body Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter Physics: An Introduction (Oxford Graduate Texts) [Hardcover]

Henrik Bruus (Author), Karsten Flensberg (Author)

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Hardcover: 456 pages
Publisher: OUP Oxford (2 Sep 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0198566336
ISBN-13: 978-0198566335
Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 17.5 x 3 cm

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This book is an introduction to the techniques of many-body quantum theory with a large number of applications to condensed matter physics. The basic idea of the book is to provide a self-contained formulation of the theoretical framework without losing mathematical rigor, while at the same time providing physical motivation and examples. The examples are taken from applications in electron systems and transport theory. On the formal side, the book covers an introduction to second quantization, many-body Green's function, finite temperature Feynman diagrams and bosonization. The applications include traditional transport theory in bulk as well as mesoscopic systems, where both the Landau-Büttiker formalism and recent developments in correlated transport phenomena in mesoscopic systems and nano-structures are covered. Other topics include interacting electron gases, plasmons, electron-phonon interactions, superconductivity and a final chapter on one-dimensional systems where a detailed treatment of Luttinger liquid theory and bosonization techniques is given. Having grown out of a set of lecture notes, and containing many pedagogical exercises, this book is designed as a textbook for an advanced undergraduate or graduate course, and is also well suited for self-study.

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Henrik Bruus, MIC - Dept of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark

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Good condition - could need more information about shipping 27 Nov 2009

By Filip A. Rasmussen

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Had the book shipped internationally and it was apparently dispatched on time, but they were experiencing some pretty long delays with the postal company - it took 4 weeks to arrive, it usually only takes 4 days! However I waited till after the 12 day standard delivery time and then wrote them a mail, and they promptly replied, so good service there!
It could however be nice if they informed their international customers about the possible delays beforehand.

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EXCELLENT BOOK! 21 Oct 2005

By Landau's Student - Published on Amazon.com

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This book is exactly what a new student (with some training in basic grad courses in solid state, statistical mechanics, etc.) needs to grasp condensed matter physics without a "research-based bias." Todays programs are so focused on application that a thorough treatment of pedigogical materials get superfically taught. Philip Anderson warns about this in his timeless classic "Basic Notions." This book uses QFT in canonical picture (bootstraps), no mention of path integrals. I started out in HEP, so I got trained fairly well in path integrals, some may find this a barrier with the book. Luttinger theory is the most modern topic touched on, applications to materials science. I recommend Wen's book if you want to look at Quantum Hall Effects and Topological Orders (post 1980's).

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Good but dense 10 Mar 2010

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This book offers a fairly decent, thorough treatment of solid state theory, while still being somewhat approachable. However, this book is not for the inexperienced. You should expect to spend lots of time looking up things in more introductory books.

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