Quantum Physics in One Dimension (International Series of Monographs on Physics) [Hardcover]

Thierry Giamarchi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198525001 | ISBN-13: 978-0198525004 | Publication Date: February 26, 2004

This book is a pedagogical yet complete introduction to the physics of the one dimension. Recent progress in nanotechnology and material research have made one dimensional systems a crucial part of today's physics. After an introduction to the basic concepts of correlated systems, the book gives a step by step description of the techniques needed to treat one dimension, and discusses the resulting physics. The specific experimental realization of one dimensional systems such as spin chains, quantum wires, nanotubes, organic superconductors, etc., are examined. Given its progressive and pedagogical approach, this book should satisfy both graduate students who want to learn the tools of the trade and become professionals in the field as well as more advanced researchers who want to know more about the physics of a specific one dimensional system without unnecessary technicalities.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"For readers with some basic knowledge of many-body physics, Giamarchi (U. of Geneva and Paris XI U.) introduces a selection of his favorite techniques and concepts for studying one-dimensional systems of interacting particles. Among them are the bosonization approach used repeatedly in the rest of the book, very low level techniques, more sophisticated technical and physical situations, and various microscopic methods. Then he explores some classes of systems and discusses experimental materials such as spin systems; single-chain, coupled, and quasione-dimensional fermionic systems and the effects of disorder in them; boundaries, isolated impurities, and constrictions; and Luttinger liquids." --SciTech Book News

About the Author

Professor Thierry Giamarchi, DPMC, University of Geneva, 24 Quai Ernest Ansermet, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

Product Details

• Hardcover: 440 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (February 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198525001
• ISBN-13: 978-0198525004
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,484,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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