Guiseppe Morandi

Field Theories for Low-dimensional Condensed Matter Systems - Springer Series in Solid-state Sciences Guiseppe Morandi Softcover Reprint of Hardcover 1st Ed. 2000 edition

Marc Notes: Originally published: 2000.; This text looks at many of the subjects and techniques needed to understand the physics of low-dimensional condensed matter systems. Topics include the use of conformal field theories, the Luttinger liquid approach to one-dimensional electron systems, and the use of random matrices in problems connected with quantum chaos. Jacket Description/Back: The use of field-theoretic techniques and methods has witnessed an impressive growth in recent years. A wealth of new and important results have emerged in condensed-matter physics, mainly in connection with low-dimensional systems such as quantum Hall systems, quantum wires and quantum dots and spin chains and/or ladders. This book gathers together in a coherent and up-to-date fashion the contributions of some of the most prominent scientists in the field. It will be of great benefit to both senior scientists and young researchers active in condensed-matter theory. Description for Sales People: This book deals with theoretical solid state physics. It is textbook-like style and will appeal to researchers and advanced students. Review Quotes: If you are a researcher in theoretical physics with a background in field theory and condensed matter physics, you will find this book a delight. It contains what a good book should offer: the right insight presented by person with taste for relevance In my opinion, even if one knows the subject, it pays to have a look at the book since one can find the personal touch of people who made major contributions to the subject. -Vladimir Rittenberg Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of MelbourneTable of Contents: 1 Introduction.- 2 Fermi Liquids and Luttinger Liquids.- 3 Quantum Number Fractionalization in Antiferromagnets.- 4 Conformal Field Theory Approach to Quantum Impurity Problems.- 5 Quantum Magnetism Approaches to Strongly Correlated Electrons.- 6 Introduction to Some Common Topics in Gauge Theory and Spin Systems.- 7 Quantum Chaos and Transport in Mesoscopic Systems. Review Quotes: If you are a researcher in theoretical physics with a background in field theory and condensed matter physics, you will find this book a delight. It contains what a good book should offer: the right insight presented by person with taste for relevance In my opinion, even if one knows the subject, it pays to have a look at the book since one can find the personal touch of people who made major contributions to the subject. -Vladimir Rittenberg Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Melbourne"