Quantum Transport Theory / Edition 1

by Jorgen Rammer

Overview

This book provides an introduction to transport theory, the kinetic equation approach and shows the utility of Feynman diagrams in non-equilibrium quantum statistical mechanics. It is helpful for a wider audience than students of condensed matter physics and physicists in general.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813342849
Publisher:	Westview Press
Publication date:	09/03/2004
Series:	Frontiers in Physics Series , #99
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	540
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Jorgen Rammer is associate professor of physics in the department of theoretical physics at Umea University, Sweden.

Table of Contents

Frontiers in Physics — Editor’s Foreword — Preface — Quantum Mechanics — Diagrammatic Perturbation Theory — Particle in a Random Potential — Kinetics in a Random Potential — Fermi Gas in a Random Potential — Particle in Oscillator Environment — Linear Response Theory — Linear Response of Disordered Conductors — Localization — Interactions in Metals — Weak Localization — Path Integrals and Propagators — Dirac’s Delta Function — Antilinear Operators — Calculation of Φ — Static Correlation Function