Understanding Quantum Phase Transitions Contributor(s): Carr, Lincoln (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1439802513 ISBN-13: 9781439802519 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $228.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Quantum Theory - Science | Physics - Condensed Matter - Science | Physics - Atomic & Molecular |
Dewey: 530.414 |
LCCN: 2010034921 |
Series: Condensed Matter Physics |
Physical Information: 1.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (2.71 lbs) 756 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Quantum phase transitions (QPTs) offer wonderful examples of the radical macroscopic effects inherent in quantum physics: phase changes between different forms of matter driven by quantum rather than thermal fluctuations, typically at very low temperatures. QPTs provide new insight into outstanding problems such as high-temperature superconductivity and display fundamental aspects of quantum theory, such as strong correlations and entanglement. Over the last two decades, our understanding of QPTs has increased tremendously due to a plethora of experimental examples, powerful new numerical methods, and novel theoretical understanding of previously intractable quantum many-body problems. Understanding Quantum Phase Transitions
Graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and professional scientists who seek a deep knowledge of QPTs will all find this book very useful. Researchers in the field will enhance their appreciation of the incredible breadth of the subject in chapters covering material outside their specialties. |