Fractionalization of Particles in Physics: Invertible Topological Phases of Matter - Rilegato

Mudry, Christopher; Chamon, Claudio

 
9781107009547: Fractionalization of Particles in Physics: Invertible Topological Phases of Matter
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ISBN 10: 1107009545 ISBN 13: 9781107009547
Casa editrice: Cambridge Univ Pr, 2025

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This book explores the fractionalization of particles in physics, how interactions between individual particles and with their background can modify their fundamental quantum states. Covering a large breadth of topics with an example-driven approach, this comprehensive text explains why phases of matter must be described in terms of both symmetries and their topology. The majority of important results are derived in full with explanations provided, while exercises at the end of each section allow readers to extend and develop their understanding of key topics. The first part presents polyacetylene as the paradigmatic material in which electric charge can be fractionalized, while the second part introduces the notion of invertible topological phases of matter. The final part is devoted to the 'ten-fold way', a classification of topological insulators or superconductors. The text requires a solid understanding of quantum mechanics and is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers in physics.

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Editore
Cambridge Univ Pr
Data di pubblicazione
2025
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
1107009545
ISBN 13 
9781107009547
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero di pagine
895
Contatto del produttore
Cambridge University Press
https://www.cambridge.org/

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