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Principles of Condensed Matter Physics

By P. M. Chaikin , T. C. Lubensky

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1995
ISBN
9780521432245, 0521432243
LCC
QC173.454 .C48 1995
Open Library ID
OL1432688M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
686 kB (702482 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
719\0
Topic
Physics
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

This textbook's main originality is its unusual mixture of latest experimental facts and observations in soft condensed matter with deep theoretical concepts and tools.Exactly solved models of statistical physics pervades the text which also contains a good discussion on real-space renormalization methods and field-theoretical approaches to condensed matter problems.The chapter on topological defects and excitations is particularly welcomed.May not be particularly suited for self-study as some results are not always carefully derived and the exercises can prove quite hard to solve.A prior exposure to phase transition phenomena is recommended.

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