Condensed matter physics Books
Cambridge University Press Granular Physics
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Cambridge University Press Evolution of Phase Transitions
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Cambridge University Press Structure and Bonding in Crystalline Materials
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Cambridge University Press Supersymmetry in Disorder and Chaos
Book SynopsisThe development of the supersymmetry technique has led to significant advances in the study of disordered metals, modern mesoscopic quantum devices, localization in quantum wires and films, and quantum chaos. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the ideas and uses of supersymmetry.Trade Review'Efetov has done a service to condensed matter physics by explaining the ins and outs of his method in a clear and comprehensive monograph. It is likely to become a classic in the field. The book is indispensible for researchers who use or who would like to use the supersymmetry technique … I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in modern techniques of theoretical physics.' C. W. J. Beenakker, Endeavour'… a clear, readable and comprehensive introduction to this application of supersymmetry.' I. D. Lawrie, Contemporary PhysicsTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Supermathematics; 3. Diffusion modes; 4. Nonlinear supermatrix σ- model; 5. Perturbation theory and renormalization group; 6. Energy level statistics; 7. Quantum size effects in small metal particles; 8. Persistent currents in mesoscopic rings; 9. Transport through mesoscopic devices; 10. Universal parametric correlations; 11. Localization in systems with one-dimensional geometry; 12. Anderson metal-insulator transition; 13. Disorder in two dimensions; 14. Afterword.
£57.57
Cambridge University Press Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling
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Cambridge University Press Field Theories of Condensed Matter Physics
Book SynopsisPresenting the physics of the most challenging problems in condensed matter using the conceptual framework of quantum field theory, this book is of great interest to physicists in condensed matter and high energy and string theorists, as well as mathematicians. Revised and updated, this second edition features new chapters on the renormalization group, the Luttinger liquid, gauge theory, topological fluids, topological insulators and quantum entanglement. The book begins with the basic concepts and tools, developing them gradually to bring readers to the issues currently faced at the frontiers of research, such as topological phases of matter, quantum and classical critical phenomena, quantum Hall effects and superconductors. Other topics covered include one-dimensional strongly correlated systems, quantum ordered and disordered phases, topological structures in condensed matter and in field theory and fractional statistics.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The Hubbard model; 3. The magnetic instability of the Fermi system; 4. The renormalization group and scaling; 5. One-dimensional quantum antiferromagnets; 6. The Luttinger liquid; 7. Sigma models and topological terms; 8. Spin liquid states; 9. Gauge theory, dimer models, and topological phases; 10. Chiral spin states and anyons; 11. Anyon superconductivity; 12. Topology and quantum Hall effect; 13. The fractional quantum Hall effect; 14. Topological fluids; 15. Physics at the edge; 16. Topological insulators; 17. Quantum entanglement; References; Index.
£75.04
Cambridge University Press Introduction to XAFS A Practical Guide to Xray Absorption Fine Structure Spectroscopy
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, practical guide to carrying out and interpreting XAFS experiments, this textbook is ideally suited for graduate students in physics and chemistry starting XAFS-based research. Assuming only undergraduate-level physics and mathematics, it addresses experiment, theory, and data analysis. Supplementary materials are available at www.cambridge.org/9780521767750.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Basic physics of X-ray absorption and scattering; 3. Experimental; 4. Theory; 5. Data analysis; 6. Related techniques and conclusion; References; Appendices; Index.
£85.49
Cambridge University Press A Quantum Approach to Condensed Matter Physics
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Cambridge University Press Phonons in Nanostructures
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Cambridge University Press Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling
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Cambridge University Press Defects and Geometry in Condensed Matter Physics
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Cambridge University Press The OneDimensional Hubbard Model
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Cambridge University Press Variational Principles and Methods in Theoretical Physics and Chemistry
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Cambridge University Press Energy Landscapes
Book SynopsisThis book aims to provide a self-contained account of energy landscape theory and how it is used in studies of clusters, biomolecules and glasses. It is the first book to cover this active field. Illustrated in full colour, the book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in the field.Trade Review'This beautifully illustrated book provides a detailed background and description of energy landscapes and gives many examples of how they can be used to explain the properties of atomic and molecular clusters, biomolecules, glasses, and supercooled liquids … Energy Landscapes provides a pictorial language that simplifies complicated calculations to a form that can be understood and used by many scientists interested in molecular problems, from undergraduates to those at the frontier of research.' Science Magazine'Since this is the first book published in this very active field, it should serve as a reference source for a long time, and will be a very valuable resource for young scientists to become acquainted with the study of the PES of complex systems.' Angewandte Chemie'… the energy landscape community … owes a great debt to Dr Wales for producing a detailed yet eminently readable book that will serve as the standard reference for many years to come … the author is to be recommended for tackling this important and vase area and for presenting it in a lucid and unified picture. The author's clear and gentle style make the book accessible to undergraduates, while the depth of coverage and the insights that are generously sprinkled throughout the book will make it invaluable to researchers in the field … On many occasions I found myself picking up the book just for random browsing and the sheer enjoyment of the clear discussion and beautiful presentation.' Physics in Canada' … Wales' book defines a whole new subject, even more - a whole new field, and at the same time presents its state of the art description … a superb and laudable achievement, and I believe it will represent a resource on the subject of PES for years to come … I can certainly recommend it as an exhaustive guide and treasure trove of resources in the fascinating worlds of PES … a first class achievement … in many respects a beautiful, well conceived and most informative book. It moves elegantly and engagingly through various fields of theoretical physics, physical chemistry and molecular biology to expose and explain the unifying workings of the potential energy surfaces and along the way finds an elegant and meaningful connection, on a most fundamental level, between the worlds of nano and bioscience in a way hardly attempted before.' Journal of Statistical PhysicsTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The Born–Oppenheimer approximation and normal modes; 3. Symmetry considerations; 4. Features of the landscape; 5. Describing the landscape; 6. Exploring the landscape; 7. Properties of the landscape; 8. Clusters; 9. Biomolecules; 10. Glasses and supercooled liquids.
£152.95
Cambridge University Press Electronic Structure Calculations for Solids and Molecules
Book SynopsisThis 2006 textbook for graduate students in physics and chemistry describes the theoretical approaches and computational techniques for studying the behavior of electrons. The first part covers the theoretical methods, including both density-functional theory and Hartree-Fock theory and the latter part discusses the different computational methods.Table of ContentsPreface; List of symbols; List of acronyms; Part I. Theory: 1. The problem of the structure of matter; 2. The electronic problem; 3. Quantum many-body theory: chemical approaches; 4. Density function theory; 5. Exchange and correlation in DFT: approximation and their performance; Part II. Computational Methods: 6. Solving the electronic problem in practice; 7. Atomic pseudopotentials; 8. Basis sets; 9. Electronic structure methods; 10. Simplified approaches to the electronic problem; 11. Diagonalization and electronic self-consistency; 12. First-principles molecular dynamics (Car-Parrinello); Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Physics of Deformation and Fracture of Polymers
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Cambridge University Press Thin Film Materials
Book SynopsisThin film mechanical behavior and stress presents a technological challenge for materials scientists, physicists and engineers. Describing fundamental concepts with practical case studies, highly illustrated, thorough referencing and containing numerous homework problems, this book will be essential for graduate courses on thin films and the classic reference for researchers.Trade Review'The book is a landmark in a rich subject which has seen many developments over the past decade. In addition to being beautifully written, the book contains many illustrations, micrographs, and problems for students. The book will serve as a graduate text, as well as a comprehensive monograph everyone working in the field will want to own.' Professor John W. Hutchinson, Harvard University'Freund and Suresh have written a masterpiece on thin film materials that will become a classic reference for this newly developed field. Their book provides an organized and beautifully written exposition of the subject of thin film mechanical behavior. For the first time there is a single starting point for the field. The book brings together materials and mechanics aspects of thin films effortlessly, reflecting the authors' expertise in joining these fields of science and engineering.' Professor William D. Nix, Stanford University'I would heartily recommend this book as an essential read for anyone working in any area of thin film deposition.' Materials World'Thin Film Materials will prove a valuable resource. It contains a wealth of useful references and good indexes. It is richly illustrated, and there are good exercises after each chapter. For a graduate course in the field, it will be hard to beat. And if the authors are right, there will be a growing demand for such courses.' The Times Higher Education SupplementTable of Contents1. Introduction and overview; 2. Film stress and substrate curvature; 3. Stress in anisotropic and patterned films; 4. Delamination and fracture; 5. Film buckling, bulging and peeling; 6. Dislocation formation in epitaxial systems; 7. Dislocation interactions and strain relaxation; 8. Equilibrium and stability of surfaces; 9. The role of stress in mass transport.
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Cambridge University Press Symmetry and Condensed Matter Physics A Computational Approach
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Cambridge University Press Basic Aspects of the Quantum Theory of Solids
Book SynopsisAimed at graduate students and researchers, this book covers the key aspects of the modern quantum theory of solids, including up-to-date ideas such as quantum fluctuations and strong electron correlations. It presents the main concepts and describes the essential theoretical methods required when working with these systems.Table of Contents1. Some basic notions of the classical and quantum statistical physics; 2. General theory of phase transitions; 3. Bose- and Fermi-statistics; 4. Phonons in crystals; 5. General Bose-systems: Bose-condensation; 6. Magnetism; 7. Electrons in metals; 8. Interacting electrons: Green functions and Feynman diagrams (methods of the field theory in many-particle physics); 9. Electrons with Coulomb interaction; 10. Fermi-liquid theory and its possible generalizations; 11. Instabilities and phase transitions in electronic systems; 12. Strongly correlated electrons; 13. Magnetic impurities in metals, Kondo effect, heavy fermions and mixed valence; References; Index.
£48.44
Cambridge University Press Random Fields and Spin Glasses
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Cambridge University Press Polymer Physics Applications to Molecular Association and Thermoreversible Gelation
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Field Theory of Nonequilibrium States
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Cambridge University Press HighTemperature Levitated Materials
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Cambridge University Press Scattering Methods in Complex Fluids
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Cambridge University Press Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics
Book SynopsisProviding the first coherent presentation of this rapidly growing field, this book covers a range of methods and their applications. Ideal for graduate students and researchers, it contains pseudo-code and program layout for typical plane wave electronic structure codes, allowing readers to improve and add new features in their code.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: '… a student or newcomer to the field of molecular dynamics will find the approaches discussed in Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics a good place to start … [The book is] written clearly and informed by the state-of-the-art research experiences of the authors themselves. Reading it is a valuable experience akin to spending time in their research groups.' Physics TodayTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Setting the stage: why ab initio molecular dynamics?; Part I. Basic Techniques: 2. Getting started: unifying MD and electronic structure; 3. Implementation: using the plane wave basis set; 4. Atoms with plane waves: accurate pseudopotentials; Part II. Advanced Techniques: 5. Beyond standard ab initio molecular dynamics; 6. Beyond norm-conserving pseudopotentials; 7. Computing properties; 8. Parallel computing; Part III. Applications: 9. From materials to biomolecules; 10. Properties from ab initio simulations; 11. Outlook; Bibliography; Index.
£73.15
Cambridge University Press A Students Guide to the Ising Model
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Cambridge University Press Theory of Liquids
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Cambridge University Press Fractionalization of Particles in Physics
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to the Theory of Thermal Neutron Scattering
Book SynopsisA long-awaited reprint of the book that has established itself as the classic textbook on neutron scattering. It will be an invaluable introductory text for students taking courses on neutron scattering, as well as for researchers and those who would like to deepen their knowledge on the subject through self-study.Trade ReviewFrom previous editions: 'An excellent book for learning the basics of neutron scattering, which in the process teaches much about modern methods of quantum theory applied to condensed matter. Squires provides the simplest and most concise treatment of this material I have ever seen.' Jerry Mayers, ISIS, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory'… this is a theoretical book, welcome on the shelves of experimenters of thermal neutron scattering, and physics, chemistry and material science libraries in universities and research institutes.' Hagai Shaked, Acta CrystallographicTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Nuclear scattering - basic theory; 3. Nuclear scattering by crystals; 4. Correlation functions in nuclear scattering; 5. Scattering by liquids; 6. Neutron optics; 7. Magnetic scattering - basic theory; 8. Scattering from magnetically ordered crystals; 9. Polarisation analysis; Appendices; Solutions to examples; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Phase Transitions in Materials
Book SynopsisThe new edition of this popular textbook provides a fundamental approach to phase transformations and thermodynamics of materials. Explanations are emphasised at the level of atoms and electrons, and it comprehensively covers the classical topics from classical metallurgy to nanoscience and magnetic phase transitions. The book has three parts, covering the fundamentals of phase transformations, the origins of the Gibbs free energy, and the major phase transformations in materials science. A fourth part on advanced topics is available online. Much of the content from the first edition has been expanded, notably precipitation transformations in solids, heterogeneous nucleation, and energy, entropy and pressure. Three new chapters have been added to cover interactions within microstructures, surfaces, and solidification. Containing over 170 end-of-chapter problems, it is a valuable companion for graduate students and researchers in materials science, engineering, and applied physics.Table of ContentsPreface; Notation; Part I. Basic Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Phase Transformations: 2. Temperature-composition phase diagrams; 3. Diffusion; 4. Nucleation; 5. Effects of diffusion and nucleation on phase transformations; Part II. The Atomic Origins of Thermodynamics and Kinetics: 6. Energy; 7. Entropy; 8. Pressure; 9. Interactions in microstructures and constrained equilibrium; 10. Atom movements with the vacancy mechanism; Part III. Types of Phase Transformations: 11. Thermodynamics and phase transitions at surfaces; 12. Melting; 13. Solidification; 14. Phase transformations with interfaces, 1: microstructure; 15. Phase transformations with interfaces, 2: energetics and kinetics; 16. Spinodal decomposition; 17. Phase field theory; 18. Method of concentration waves and chemical ordering; 19. Diffusionless transformations; 20. Thermodynamics of nanomaterials; 21. Magnetic and electronic phase transitions; Further reading; References; Index. Online Chapters – Advanced Topics: 22. Low-temperature analysis of phase boundaries; 23. Statistical kinetics of ordering transformations; 24. Elastic energy of solid precipitates; 25. Diffusion, dissipation, and inelastic scattering; 26. Vibrational thermodynamics of materials at high temperatures; 27. Cooperative behavior near a critical temperature; 28. Phase transitions in quantum materials.
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Cambridge University Press ManyBody Theory of Condensed Matter Systems
Book SynopsisIn this primer to the many-body theory of condensed-matter systems, the authors introduce the subject to the non-specialist in a broad, concise, and up-to-date manner. This book is suitable non-specialist students and researchers in physics, materials science, chemistry, or applied mathematics who want to use the tools of many-body theory.Trade Review'This textbook for physics graduate courses introduces some of the mathematical methods used in applying the many-body theory of condensed matter. Researchers in other disciplines who desire to apply these methods in materials science, chemistry, or applied mathematics will appreciate …' F. Potter, ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction to second quantization; 2. Time evolution and equations of motion; 3. Formal properties of Green's functions; 4. Exact methods for Green's function; 5. Green's functions using decoupling methods; 6. Linear response theory and Green's functions; 7. Green's functions for localized excitations; 8. Diagrammatic perturbation methods; 9. Applications of diagrammatic methods; References; Index.
£50.34
Cambridge University Press Field Theory of NonEquilibrium Systems
Book SynopsisThis 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. Suitable for graduate students and researchers in condensed matter physics, this new edition includes updated content and problems throughout.Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition 'Field Theory of Non-Equilibrium Systems, written by theoretical condensed-matter physicist Alex Kamenev, is a lively pedagogical exposition of the Keldysh technique based on functional integration … It is meant for advanced graduate students and professionals who have not had prior exposure to the technique but would like to learn it. Experts in the field may also enjoy the diversity of the subjects covered and the clarity with which they are presented. Thanks to those features, Field Theory of Non-Equilibrium Systems is a welcome introduction to the field and could well become a classic.' Vojkan Jaksic, Physics TodayTable of Contents1. Introduction; Part I. Systems with Few Degrees of Freedom: 2. Bosons; 3. Single-particle quantum mechanics; 4. Classical stochastic systems; 5. Driven-dissipative systems; Part II. Bosonic and Classical Fields: 6. Bosonic fields; 7. Dynamics of collisionless plasma; 8. Kinetics of Bose condensates; 9. Dynamics of phase transitions; Part III. Fermions: 10. Fermions; 11. Kinetic theory and hydrodynamics; 12. Aspects of kinetic theory; 13. Quantum transport; Part IV. Disordered Metals and Superconductors: 14. Disordered fermionic systems; 15. Mesoscopic effects; 16. Electron–electron interactions in disordered metals; 17. Dynamics of disordered superconductors; 18. Electron–phonon interactions; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Classical and Quantum Statistical Physics
Statistical physics examines the collective properties of large ensembles of particles, and is a powerful theoretical tool with important applications across many different scientific disciplines. This book provides a detailed introduction to classical and quantum statistical physics, including links to topics at the frontiers of current research. The first part of the book introduces classical ensembles, provides an extensive review of quantum mechanics, and explains how their combination leads directly to the theory of Bose and Fermi gases. This allows a detailed analysis of the quantum properties of matter, and introduces the exotic features of vacuum fluctuations. The second part discusses more advanced topics such as the two-dimensional Ising model and quantum spin chains. This modern text is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in the role of statistical physics in current research. 140 homework problems reinforce key concepts and further develop read
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Hall Effect
Book SynopsisThis book deals with the discovery and explanation of the quantum Hall effect and its fundamental principles. It is meant for undergraduate and graduate students of physics, engineering and applied sciences studying condensed matter physics. Doctoral students and researchers of this subject will also find it equally useful.
£112.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Fizzics
Book SynopsisWith easy-to-understand explanations, detailed illustrations, and entertaining anecdotes, Young reveals the Fizzics behind these familiar-yet surprising-objects.Trade ReviewA technological history perfect for science and general-interest collections alike. Midwest Book Review This book fills a gap in the literature, describing everyday phenomena that are seldom treated in similar books. Choice A friendly foray into the humble bubble, from honeycombs and soaps to sunset flashes, written by a physicist in the field. Science NewsTable of ContentsPrefacePrologue1. The Physics of Fizzy: Gas Bubbles in LiquidBubbles in Beer and VolcanoesThe Ins and Outs of Bubble OscillationsSpringboard and Platform DivingPropellers, Pumps, and PorpoisesKnuckle CrackingDamsCartesian DiversBubbles in Your BubblyThe Ascent of Sap in TreesCeramic BubblesWhite- Water Physics2. Raining Cats and Dogs: Liquid Droplets in a GasFaucet PhysicsSpider's WebLiquid-Drop Model of the Atomic NucleusThe Swirl of Bath WaterMorning DewAcid RainBubble Chambers and Atom SmashersCloudsThunder and LightningSnowHailVapor TrailsThe RainbowHalosGloriesThe Green FlashThe Blue Sky3. The Perfect Pint: The Science of FoamsLiquid FoamsFree-Fighting FoamsHoneycombs and MattressesBonesMining FoamsFoams on the Farm4. Where There's Life, There's Soap: The Science of Surface TensionSoap BubblesCoffee RingsSoap MoleculesThe Bubble That LivedThe Soapy ComputerBubble RaftAnti-BubblesFeeling the TensionRecord-Breaking Bubbles5. Poetry in the Ocean: Bubbles in the SeaA Storm at SeaBubble NetsFish-Killing BubbledBubblese Hiding Mines6. What Light from Yonder Bubble Breaks?SonoluminescenceThe Star in the JarLiquid LightLight from Breaking GlassSonoluminescence in Space7. In the Operating Theatre: Medical BubblesCleaning a WoundThe BendsBubbles in the BloodBubbles in the BladderDesigner BubblesEpilogueGlossaryReferencesIndex
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