Field theory of non-equilibrium systems / Alex Kamenev.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kamenev, Alex, 1964- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quantum field theory.

Nonequilibrium statistical mechanics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 492 pages) : illustrations (black and white), digital, PDF file(s)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2023.

Summary:

The physics of non-equilibrium many-body systems is a rapidly expanding area of theoretical physics. Traditionally employed in laser physics and superconducting kinetics, these techniques have more recently found applications in the dynamics of cold atomic gases, mesoscopic and nano-mechanical systems, and quantum computation. This book provides a detailed presentation of modern non-equilibrium field-theoretical methods, applied to examples ranging from biophysics to the kinetics of superfluids and superconductors. A highly pedagogical and self-contained approach is adopted within the text, making it ideal as a reference for graduate students and researchers in condensed matter physics. The text has been substantially updated to include recent developments in the field. Problems have been added throughout, structured as compact guided research projects that encourage independent exploration.

Notes:

This edition also issued in print: 2023.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on January 31, 2023).

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781108769266

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.