Quantum Many-Body Physics
A Path Integral Approach
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 20. November 2025
Book
Hardback
282 pages
978-1-032-96134-7 (ISBN)
Description
Quantum Many-Body Physics: A Path Integral Approach offers a fresh perspective on quantum phenomena in condensed matter physics. This comprehensive book provides a powerful and versatile framework for understanding complex problems in systems such as ultracold atoms, superfluids, and superconductors.
The text begins with a solid foundation in canonical quantum field theory before progressing to advanced topics, ensuring readers develop both deep conceptual understanding and practical skills.
Features include:
Concise yet thorough coverage of path integral methods
Practical applications to real-world quantum systems
Problem-solving techniques that bridge theory and experiment
Designed for graduate students in physics and related disciplines, this book serves as an essential resource for those aiming to advance their studies in quantum mechanics. Researchers in condensed matter physics, quantum optics, and quantum information will also find valuable insights to support their work on the next breakthroughs in the field.
The text begins with a solid foundation in canonical quantum field theory before progressing to advanced topics, ensuring readers develop both deep conceptual understanding and practical skills.
Features include:
Concise yet thorough coverage of path integral methods
Practical applications to real-world quantum systems
Problem-solving techniques that bridge theory and experiment
Designed for graduate students in physics and related disciplines, this book serves as an essential resource for those aiming to advance their studies in quantum mechanics. Researchers in condensed matter physics, quantum optics, and quantum information will also find valuable insights to support their work on the next breakthroughs in the field.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate
Illustrations
1 s/w Abbildung, 11 farbige Abbildungen, 1 s/w Zeichnung, 11 farbige Zeichnungen, 2 s/w Tabellen
2 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, color; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 11 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
608 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-96134-7 (9781032961347)
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E-Book
11/2025
CRC Press
€129.99
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E-Book
11/2025
CRC Press
€129.99
Available for download
Person
Luca Salasnich is a full Professor in Theoretical Physics of Matter at the Department of Physics and Astronomy "Galileo Galilei" of the University of Padova and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. His fields of research are condensed matter theory and statistical physics. In particular he studies nonlinear phenomena (chaos, solitons, and vortices) and macroscopic quantum effects (Bose-Einstein condensation, superfluidity, and superconductivity) in ultracold atomic gases and other many-body systems by using analytical and numerical methods.
Content
1. Canonical Quantum Field Theory 2. Path Integral for Particles 3. Path Integral for Bosons 4. Path Integral for Fermions 5. Path Integral for Photons