Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems: Rigorous Results (Progress in Physics Vol 10)

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Of value to the general scientific public, this is the first book in the world scientific literature devoted to the Casimir effect. This topic has important applications in the fields of elementary particle physics, statistical physics, quantum field theory, gravitation and cosmology.

Quantum Field Theory I: Basics in Mathematics and Physics: A Bridge between Mathematicians and Physicists

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Quantum Field Theory I: Basics in Mathematics and Physics: A Bridge between Mathematicians and Physicists
Eberhard Zeidler
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Elements of Statistical Mechanics: With an Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and Numerical Simulation

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Elements of Statistical Mechanics: With an Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and Numerical Simulation
Ivo Sachs , Siddhartha Sen , and James Sexton
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Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations (Oxford Master Series in Statistical, Computational, and Theoretical Physics)

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This concise introduction to the key concepts and tools of modern statistical mechanics is self-contained. Combining analytical and numerical techniques, it also covers advanced topics such as non-relativistic quantum field theory. After introducing classical analytical techniques, the authors present important numerical methods and a diverse range of applications. Quantum statistical mechanics is then analyzed and applied to topics in astrophysics and cosmology. Combining the authors' many years' experience of teaching courses in this area, this textbook is ideal for advanced students in physics, chemistry and mathematics.

Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 2: Non-Classical Fields (Theoretical and Mathematical Physics)

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Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 2: Non-Classical Fields (Theoretical and Mathematical Physics)
Howard J. Carmichael
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ASIN: 3540713190

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Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 2 - Non-Classical Fields continues the development of the methods used in quantum optics to treat open quantum systems and their fluctuations. Its early chapters build upon the phase-space methods introduced in the first volume Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 1 - Matter Equations and Fokker-Planck Equations: the difficulties these methods face in treating non-classical light are exposed, where the regime of large fluctuations – failure of the system size expansion – is shown to be particularly problematic. Cavity QED is adopted as a natural vehicle for extending quantum noise theory into this regime. In response to the issues raised, the theory of quantum trajectories is presented as a universal approach to the treatment of fluctuations in open quantum systems.

This book presents its material at a level suitable for beginning researchers or students in an advanced course in quantum optics, or a course in quantum mechanics or statistical physics that deals with open quantum systems. The text is complemented by exercises and interspersed notes that point the reader to side issues or a deeper exploration of the material presented.

Quantum Field Theory of Many-body Systems: From the Origin of Sound to an Origin of Light and Electrons (Oxford Graduate Texts)

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Quantum Field Theory of Many-body Systems: From the Origin of Sound to an Origin of Light and Electrons (Oxford Graduate Texts)
Xiao-Gang Wen
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ASIN: 019922725X

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For most of the last century, condensed matter physics has been dominated by band theory and Landau's symmetry breaking theory. In the last twenty years, however, there has been the emergence of a new paradigm associated with fractionalisation, topological order, emergent gauge bosons and fermions, and string condensation. These new physical concepts are so fundamental that they may even influence our understanding of the origin of light and fermions in the universe. This book is a pedagogical and systematic introduction to the new concepts and quantum field theoretical methods (which have fuelled the rapid developments) in condensed matter physics. It discusses many basic notions in theoretical physics which underlie physical phenomena in nature. Topics covered are dissipative quantum systems, boson condensation, symmetry breaking and gapless excitations, phase transitions, Fermi liquids, spin density wave states, Fermi and fractional statistics, quantum Hall effects, topological and quantum order, spin liquids, and string condensation. Methods covered are the path integral, Green's functions, mean-field theory, effective theory, renormalization group, bosonization in one- and higher dimensions, non-linear sigma-model, quantum gauge theory, dualities, slave-boson theory, and exactly soluble models beyond one-dimension. This book is aimed at teaching graduate students and bringing them to the frontiers of research in condensed matter physics.

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Utility depends on need.......2006-06-28

This book reflects the research interests of the author, who is a genius, and should not be considered introductory, even at the graduate level. I do not find this book useful for learning anything for the first time. However, it provides an interesting perspective on many classic topics in many-body theory. Unlike the previous reviewer, I found the grandious statements a wonderful feature since most textbooks lack any of the author's voice. Reading this book is closer to attending a lecture than any text of it's kind I've read. I get this book from the library and I wouldn't pay $100 for it especially since the author posts his lectures notes on his website and much of the later material can be obtained from PROLA.

mixed.......2004-08-19

This book is really awkward. There is some standard many body theory but no beginning student will be able to learn it from this book alone. Second of all there are some very awkward statements like "fermions ..behave like non-local excitations because fermions cannot be created alone." (p146)While his line of reasoning for a particular model is decently clear, the statement about the nonexistance of a lone fermion is ridiculous. He makes occaisional grandiose statements like " [his pet theory] provides and answer to the origin of light and fermions" (p9). I find the calculations sketchy at best --you can learn deep things but at great expense. overall i find this book to mix ridiculousness and obtuse reading with insight. I think it's a poor book because pedagogy should be paramount in a textbook.

Quantum Many-Body Systems in One Dimension (Series on Advances in Statistical Mechanics, Vol 12)

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Quantum Many-Body Systems in One Dimension (Series on Advances in Statistical Mechanics, Vol 12)
Zachary Nyong-Chol Ha
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The main theme of the book is focused on the intimate connection between two families of exactly solvable models: the inverse-square (ISE) and the nearest-neighbor exchange (NNE) models. The NNE models are Bethe-Ansatz solvable and include the Heisenberg spin chain, t-J models and Hubbard models. The ISE Calogero-Sutherland family of models are simple to solve and contain essentially the same physics as the NNE family. The author introduces and discusses current topics, such as the Luttinger liquid concept, fractional statistics, and spin-charge separation, in the context of the explicit models.

Statistical Field Theory (Frontiers in Physics)

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Statistical Field Theory (Frontiers in Physics)
Giorgio Parisi
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Review OF Parisi's Statistical Field Theory.......2000-03-30

This book presents a fairly complete description of field theoretic methods to varied fields of physics. The presentation is quite clear and complete. I recommend these books to any one interested in field theory in statistical mechanics or in quantum field theory.

Methods of Quantum Field Theory in Statistical Physics (Selected Russian Publications in the Mathematical Sciences.)

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Very good book
I Believe It's Pronounced: "Ah-brick-oh-sov, Gore-cawV, and Dee-ah-low-shin-ski"
Sorry to differ from the reader below.
Possibly the best book on diagrams you can find
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Methods of Quantum Field Theory in Statistical Physics (Selected Russian Publications in the Mathematical Sciences.)
A. A. Abrikosov
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ASIN: 0486632288

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Acclaimed by American Scientist as "a classic text on field theoretic methods in statistical physics," this comprehensive introduction to the many-body theory and its ramifications was written by three internationally known Russian physicists. It constitutes an invaluable guide to physicists, mathematicians, and others involved in statistical and solid state physics.

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Very good book.......2007-09-25

This book is one of the most known treating about QFT in non-zero temperatures and it doesn't need an advertisement. One think that redactors should think about is size of the fonts. Letters are really to small...

I Believe It's Pronounced: "Ah-brick-oh-sov, Gore-cawV, and Dee-ah-low-shin-ski".......2006-02-05

This is a serious book with a seriously long title and three seriously hard-to-pronounce author-names.

Of course, as the other reviewers have already stated, this book is a Classic. It is also, as one other reviewer has proclaimed, not a book from which I would like to learn quantum field theory.

"Methods of Quantum Field Theory in Statistical Physics" by A.A. Abrikosov, L. P. gorkox, and I.E. Dzyaloshinski (or "AGD" as it is known) is thought of by many as the be all and end all of field theory texts in the condensed matter physics world.

But, AGD should not be thought of as a book that introduces the reader to field theory. You definitely must have studied field theory (either relativistic or non-relativistic) from an introductory book that uses the canonical formalism before attempting to get anything out of AGD.

For example, if you are not already familiar with Wick's Theorem and how to prove it, then you will get very little out of AGD's single paragraph of text which "proves" the thoerem. On the other hand, if you already know of Wick's theorem you may find the proof in AGD rather cute. As for me, when I read the one paragraph of text that AGD put forward as a "proof" of Wick's Theorem, I immediately puked in my own mouth.

Yummy.

Another downside to AGD is the fact that they do not even mention the path integral formalism. Everything is done in the canonical formalism, as you might expect from a bunch of old school Russians.

Finally, I will repeat that this book IS a Classic, and there is a ton of great stuff in this book. If you are a serious student of condensed matter physics then you must have this book. If, on the other hand, you are trying to learn field theory for the first time, then go buy "Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell" by Zee.

Sorry to differ from the reader below........2004-08-05

This book is little or no use unless you have a very strong background in
field theoretical methods. If you are a seasoned pro. you might find it
useful but if you want to teach yourself.... you will soon get frustrated.
Still my hat's off to the authors who pioneered the area.
Conclusion: if you are a PhD student, get Fetter & Walecka instead.

Possibly the best book on diagrams you can find.......2001-02-09

This is a classic, and quite possibly it doesn't get any better than this to teach you the technique. For those used to a textbook style, this will be a bit of an unpleasant surprise, because writing is somewhat condensed, but that's quite typical for the old Russian school of theoretical physics. However, all the important issues are properly stressed, all derivations are rigorous, and what is most important, the physical reasoning is clear an to the point.

A Classic.......2000-05-24

This book is a classic in the subject of quantum many-body theory.Written in the sixties by the Russuian school,it gives extremely succinct but potent account of the the subject.The whole book is guided with the spirit of Landau's Fermi liquid theory.

Quantum Geometry: A Statistical Field Theory Approach (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics)

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Quantum Geometry: A Statistical Field Theory Approach (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics)
Jan Ambjørn , Bergfinnur Durhuus , and Thordur Jonsson
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ASIN: 052101736X

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This graduate level text describes in a unified fashion the statistical mechanics of random walks, random surfaces and random higher dimensional manifolds with an emphasis on the geometrical aspects of the theory and applications to the quantization of strings, gravity and topological field theory. With chapters on random walks, random surfaces, two-and higher-dimensional quantum gravity, topological quantum field theories and Monte Carlo simulations of random geometries, the text provides a self-contained account of quantum geometry from a statistical field theory point of view. The approach uses discrete approximations and develops analytical and numerical tools. Continuum physics is recovered through scaling limits at phase transition points and the relation to conformal quantum field theories coupled to quantum gravity is described. The most important numerical work is covered, but the main aim is to develop mathematically precise results that have wide applications. Many diagrams and references are included.

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The Known man: Or an explanation of "the phenomena of life : or constants and variables as applied to accuracy of the B.J. Palmer chiropractic clinical procedure
B. J Palmer
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MAN AND THE VARIABLE VULNERABILITY OF ISLAND LIFE. A STUDY OF RECENT VEGETATION CHANGE IN THE BAHAMAS.
R. Byrne
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Norm Inequalities for Derivatives and Differences (Lecture Notes in Mathematics)
Man Kam Kwong , and Anton Zettl
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5 of Dick's Best Early Stories

The Variable Man

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Four powerful novelettes and one complete short novel that clearly expose the impressive talent and startling imagination of Philip K. dick.

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5 of Dick's Best Early Stories.......2007-02-11

This is an older collection containing, "The Variable Man," "Second Variety," "The Minority Report," "Autofac," and "A World of Talent." They are all outstanding stories Dick wrote during the 50s. "Second Variety," and "The Minority Report" have both been filmed as "Screamers" and "Minority Report."

"The Variable Man" is the longest story and noteworthy for being one of the first stories to feature a sort relativistic kill vehicle as a plot device. It takes place about 200 years in the future, when a semi-totalitarian Earth government is fighting a war with aliens from Proxima Centauri, who have blockaded the system, and are trying to perfect a bomb that will destroy the Proxima system by hitting that star a nearly the speed of light. They rely on computers to predict their chances of success in the war, but when they accidentally bring a man from the past forward in time his lack of predictability ruins the computer's calculations. Mayhem ensues.

"Second Variety" and "Autofac" are also prescient in their anticipation of the hazards of self-replicating machines. Both stories are about self-replicating and self-repairng machines used during a war (not the same one) that get dangerously out of control as the war reaches its end.

"The Minority Report" involves a future police system where psychics with precognition are used to prevent murders. It follows the adventures of the police commissioner when the system traps him for the murder of a man he's never heard of.

"A World of Talent" was written in reaction to the polyanna attitude many science fiction writers carried towards psychic powers, and shows the destructive effects they can have, particularily in the stratification of society.

If you're looking at a book to introduce you to PKD, or just want to read the stories those two movies were based on, this might be a good one to pick up. If you're a die-hard PKD fan though, most of these stories are reprinted in the recent five-volume series, "The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick."

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The Variable Man
Philip K. Dick
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The Variable Man
Philip K. Dick
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The Variable Man
Hugh Walter Nelms
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Driving home in the night, Hubert is surprised to see a mysterious light hovering over his car. Scared, he pulls up in his driveway and sees the light beaming down on his garden, irradiating it. Through this light the Prime Matter People direct Hubert to eat a midnight meal of collards cooked with greasy ham hocks whereby he is given supernatural powers enabling him to become invisible or the man or monster of choice, a black or white skeleton. 'Borrowing' from an armored truck so he can fight crime from a Harlem town house, he applies his powers for good, mischievously.

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Variable Man & Other Stories D261
Philip K Dick
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Variable Man & Other Stories D261
Philip K Dick
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The Variable Man And Other Stories
Philip K. Dick
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Five Exciting Adventures in the Future

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