Nonequilibrium Quantum Field Theory (Hardcover)

Bringing together the key ideas from nonequilibrium statistical mechanics and powerful methodology from quantum field theory, this book captures the essence of nonequilibrium quantum field theory. Beginning with the foundational aspects of the theory, the book presents important concepts and useful techniques, discusses issues of basic interest, and shows how thermal field, linear response, kinetic theories and hydrodynamics emerge. It also illustrates how these concepts and methodology are applied to current research topics including nonequilibrium phase transitions, thermalization in relativistic heavy ion collisions, the nonequilibrium dynamics of Bose-Einstein condensation, and the generation of structures from quantum fluctuations in the early Universe. Divided into five parts, with each part addressing a particular stage in the conceptual and technical development of the subject, this self-contained book is a valuable reference for graduate students and researchers in particle physics, gravitation, cosmology, atomic-optical and condensed matter physics.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Release date:	July 2008
First published:	August 2008
Authors:	Esteban A Calzetta • Bei-Lok B. Hu
Dimensions:	255 x 180 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	535
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-64168-5
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Thermodynamics & statistical physics > Statistical physics
LSN:	0-521-64168-3
Barcode:	9780521641685

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