Quantum Phase Transitions - Softcover

Sachdev, Subir

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521004543 ISBN 13: 9780521004541

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

The first book to describe the theory of quantum phase transitions in condensed matter systems.

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Review

'This is a very interesting book on the new topic of quantum phase transitions. The book is clearly written and contains an extensive list of references. There have been excellent review articles in the last few years in this area ... However a well written book like this, which starts from the basic material and reviews in a comprehensive way all the recent literature on the subject, is very useful for both the expert and the newcomer who wants to be introduced into this exciting area. The book is a timely contribution to the research literature and is strongly recommended to all researchers in physics and other related areas.' Dr A. Vourdas, Contemporary Physics

'A huge collection of theoretical observations and experimental facts united in this book by the Quantum Phase Transitions concept makes it attractive for reading.' Zentralblatt für Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete Mathematics Abstracts

Book Description

The first book to describe in detail the fundamental changes that can occur in the macroscopic nature of matter at zero temperature due to small variations in a given external parameter. Both experimental and theoretical results are presented.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521004543
• ISBN 13: 9780521004541
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368