Quantum field theory of many-body systems : from the origin of sound to an origin of light and electrons /

This is a pedagogical and systematic introduction to new concepts and quantum field theoretical methods in condensed matter physics which may have an impact on our understanding of the origin of light, electrons and other elementary particles in the universe. Emphasis is on clear physical principles...

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Main Author:	Wen, Xiao-Gang (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
Series:	Oxford graduate texts.
Subjects:	Quantum field theory. Many-body problem. Théorie quantique des champs. Problème des N corps. 33.51 quantum field theory. Many-body problem Quantum field theory Quantenfeldtheorie Vielteilchensystem Kwantumveldentheorie. Veel-deeltjes-systemen.
Online Access:	2004. Table of contents http://link.library.utoronto.ca/eir/EIRdetail.cfm?Resources__ID=809907&T=F Contributor biographical information Publisher description