Thermal Quantum Field Theory: Algebraic Aspects and Applications - Couverture rigide

Khanna, Faqir C; Malbouisson, Adolfo P C; Malbouisson, Jorge M C; Santana, Ademir E

 
9789812818874: Thermal Quantum Field Theory: Algebraic Aspects and Applications
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 9812818871 ISBN 13 : 9789812818874
Editeur : World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

This monograph presents recent developments in quantum field theory at finite temperature. By using Lie groups, ideas from thermal theory are considered with concepts of symmetry, allowing for applications not only to quantum field theory but also to transport theory, quantum optics and statistical mechanics. This includes an analysis of geometrical and topological aspects of spatially confined systems with applications to the Casimir effect, superconductivity and phase transitions. Finally, some developments in open systems are also considered. The book provides a unified picture of the fundamental aspects in thermal quantum field theory and their applications, and is important to the field as a result, since it combines several diverse ideas that lead to a better understanding of different areas of physics.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This monograph presents recent developments in quantum field theory at finite temperature. By using Lie groups, ideas from thermal theory are considered with concepts of symmetry, allowing for applications not only to quantum field theory but also to transport theory, quantum optics and statistical mechanics. This includes an analysis of geometrical and topological aspects of spatially confined systems with applications to the Casimir effect, superconductivity and phase transitions. Finally, some developments in open systems are also considered. The book provides a unified picture of the fundamental aspects in thermal quantum field theory and their applications, and is important to the field as a result, since it combines several diverse ideas that lead to a better understanding of different areas of physics.

Revue de presse

An important and original aspect of the formalism is the focus on symmetry, which helps the authors to smoothly navigate among several topics covered in the book. The subject comprises the main ingredients of finite temperature quantum field theory and the unique algebraic aspects will certainly be of very good help to both students and researchers interested in thermal effects in field theory. --Dionisio Bazeia (University of Paraiba, Brazil)

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Éditeur
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9812818871
ISBN 13 
9789812818874
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
484
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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