Quantum Phases of Matter

Quantum condensed matter physics has made remarkable developments since the 1980s, with the discovery of quantum Hall effects and high temperature superconductivity. This text describes the phases of matter amenable to an independent particle description, entangled phases, fractionalization, emergent gauge fields, band topology, and the parton method. It also discusses correlated metallic states, including the Kondo effect and critical Fermi surfaces. End-of-chapter problems reinforce key concepts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Quantum condensed matter physics has undergone a remarkable transformation since the experimental discoveries of quantum Hall effects and high temperature superconductivity in the 1980s. This modern text provides a comprehensive overview of the field, exploring the phases of matter amenable to an independent particle description and introducing the concept of entangled phases of matter in a unified and accessible manner. The exploration of fractionalization and emergent gauge fields is initiated using the simplest resonating valence bond insulator with an energy gap, the Z2 spin liquid. Concepts in band topology and the parton method are then combined to yield a diverse range of experimentally relevant gapped states. The chapter also delves into correlated metallic states, beginning with a discussion of the Kondo effect on magnetic impurities in metals. Metals without quasiparticle excitations are introduced using the Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev model, followed by a discussion of critical Fermi surfaces and strange metals. Numerous end-of-chapter problems are provided to enhance readers' comprehension and reinforce key concepts.

Quantum condensed matter physics has undergone a remarkable transformation since the experimental discoveries of quantum Hall effects and high temperature superconductivity in the 1980s. This modern text provides a comprehensive overview of the field, exploring the phases of matter amenable to an independent particle description and introducing the concept of entangled phases of matter in a unified and accessible manner. The exploration of fractionalization and emergent gauge fields is initiated using the simplest resonating valence bond insulator with an energy gap, the Z2 spin liquid. Concepts in band topology and the parton method are then combined to yield a diverse range of experimentally relevant gapped states. The chapter also delves into correlated metallic states, beginning with a discussion of the Kondo effect on magnetic impurities in metals. Metals without quasiparticle excitations are introduced using the Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev model, followed by a discussion of critical Fermi surfaces and strange metals. Numerous end-of-chapter problems are provided to enhance readers' comprehension and reinforce key concepts.

Weight: 1248g
Dimension: 260 x 186 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009212694