Condensed Matter Field Theory (3rd ed.)

The methods of quantum field theory underpin many conceptual advances in contemporary condensed matter physics and neighbouring fields. This book provides a praxis-oriented and pedagogical introduction to quantum field theory in many-particle physics, emphasizing the application of theory to real physical systems. This third edition is organized into two parts: the first half of the text presents a streamlined introduction, elevating readers to a level where they can engage with contemporary research literature, from the introduction of many-body techniques and functional integration to renormalization group methods, and the second half addresses a range of advanced topics including modern aspects of gauge theory, topological and relativistic quantum matter, and condensed matter physics out of thermal equilibrium. At all stages, the text seeks a balance between methodological aspects of quantum field theory and practical applications. Extended problems with worked solutions provide a bridge between formal theory and a research-oriented approach.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Published: September 2023
• ISBN: 9781108786690
• Edition: 3
• Title: Condensed Matter Field Theory
• Author: Alexander Altland; Ben Simons
• Imprint: Cambridge University Press
• Language: English
• Number of Pages: 826

ISBNs

• 9781108494601
• 9781108786690