Nonequilibrium Quantum Field Theory

This 2008 book combines nonequilibrium statistical mechanics and quantum field theory to explain nonequilibrium quantum field theory. It covers key concepts, techniques, and applications in research areas such as phase transitions, thermalization, Bose-Einstein condensation, and the generation of structures from quantum fluctuations. It is a valuable reference for graduate students and researchers in particle physics, gravitation, cosmology, and atomic-optical and condensed matter physics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 552 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This groundbreaking 2008 book seamlessly blends nonequilibrium statistical mechanics with the powerful methodology of quantum field theory, encapsulating the very essence of nonequilibrium quantum field theory. It begins by delving into the foundational aspects of the theory, presenting essential concepts and practical techniques while also addressing key issues of fundamental interest. The book showcases how thermal fields, linear response, kinetic theories, and hydrodynamics emerge, illustrating their applications to diverse research topics such as nonequilibrium phase transitions, thermalization in relativistic heavy ion collisions, the nonequilibrium dynamics of Bose-Einstein condensation, and the generation of structures from quantum fluctuations in the early Universe. Written in a self-contained manner, this comprehensive resource is an invaluable reference for advanced graduate students and researchers in the fields of particle physics, gravitation, cosmology, atomic-optical and condensed matter physics. Notably, it has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core, ensuring widespread accessibility to its insightful content.

ISBN-13: 9781009289986
Edition number: Revised ed