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Quantum field theory is the application of quantum mechanics to systems with infinitely many degrees of freedom. This 2007 textbook presents quantum field theoretical applications to systems out of equilibrium. It introduces the real-time approach to non-equilibrium statistical mechanics and the quantum field theory of non-equilibrium states in general. It offers two ways of learning how to study non-equilibrium states of many-body systems: the mathematical canonical way and an easy intuitive way using Feynman diagrams. The latter provides an easy introduction to the powerful functional methods of field theory, and the use of Feynman diagrams to study classical stochastic dynamics is considered in detail. The developed real-time technique is applied to study numerous phenomena in many-body systems. Complete with numerous exercises to aid self-study, this textbook is suitable for graduate students in statistical mechanics and condensed matter physics.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139780521874991
eBay Product ID (ePID)86620633
Product Key Features
Publication NameQuantum Field Theory of Non-Equilibrium States
SubjectPhysics
Publication Year2007
TypeTextbook
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
AuthorJorgen Rammer
Number of Pages552 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height246 mm
Item Weight1230 g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJorgen Rammer