Topological Quantum Numbers in Nonrelativistic Physics

David J Thouless

ISBN 10: 9810230257 / ISBN 13: 9789810230258

Verlag: World Scientific Publishing Company, 1998

Beschreibung

Condition : Good. Ex-university library copy with associated library stamps. Soft cover, no jacket. 426pp. No highlighting or annotations. Covered in protective laminate which has slightly bubbled. Photo on request.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 943988

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Topological Quantum Numbers in Nonrelativistic Physics
• Verlag: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1998
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 9810230257
• ISBN-13: 9789810230258
• Einband: Soft cover
• Zustand: Good
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket

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Inhaltsangabe

Topological quantum numbers are distinguished from quantum numbers based on symmetry because they are insensitive to the imperfections of the systems in which they are observed. They have become very important in precision measurements in recent years, and provide the best measurements of voltage and electrical resistance. This book describes the theory of such quantum numbers, starting with Dirac's argument for the quantization of electric charge, and continuing with discussions on the helium superfluids, flux quantization and the Josephson effect in superconductors, the quantum Hall effect, solids and liquid crystals, and topological phase transitions. The accompanying reprints include some of the classic experimental and theoretical papers in this area.Physicists -- both experimental and theoretical -- who are interested in the topic will find this book an invaluable reference.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

David Thouless is Professor of Physics and Edwin Uehling Distinguished Scholar at the University of Washington.