TY - BOOK ID - 126240804 TI - Condensed matter field theory AU - Altland, Alexander AU - Simons, Ben PY - 2023 SN - 9781108781244 9781108494601 PB - Cambridge, United Kingdom ;New York, NY Cambridge University Press DB - UniCat KW - Condensed matter. KW - Field theory (Physics) UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:126240804 AB - The methods of quantum field theory underpin many conceptual advances in contemporary condensed matter physics and neighbouring fields. This book provides a praxis-oriented and pedagogical introduction to quantum field theory in many-particle physics, emphasizing the application of theory to real physical systems. This third edition is organized into two parts: the first half of the text presents a streamlined introduction, elevating readers to a level where they can engage with contemporary research literature, from the introduction of many-body techniques and functional integration to renormalization group methods, and the second half addresses a range of advanced topics including modern aspects of gauge theory, topological and relativistic quantum matter, and condensed matter physics out of thermal equilibrium. At all stages, the text seeks a balance between methodological aspects of quantum field theory and practical applications. Extended problems with worked solutions provide a bridge between formal theory and a research-oriented approach. ER -