Problems in Quantum Theory of Many-Particle Systems: A Lecture Note and Reprint Volume (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

L. Van Hove

 
9780266567028: Problems in Quantum Theory of Many-Particle Systems: A Lecture Note and Reprint Volume (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A clear, accessible bridge to advanced quantum theory for a wide audience of physicists.

This collection presents an expanded lecture-based introduction to the study of interactions in many-particle quantum systems, with a focus on elastic waves in solids and neutron scattering.

The book brings together lecture notes, reprinted articles, and introductory material designed to link classroom work with current research. It emphasizes a practical perturbation approach and offers context for more general problems in solid-state and quantum theory, making complex ideas more approachable without sacrificing rigor.
  • Learn how a new perturbation method applies to interactions among waves in crystals and related many-particle systems.
  • Explore the connection between elastic waves, neutron scattering, and magnetic correlations in solids.
  • See how theory develops from concrete models to general results, with discussions of ground-state properties and excited states.
  • Understand how classical ideas meet modern techniques in a coherent, self-contained introduction.
Ideal for readers of advanced physics, including graduate students and researchers seeking a compact, self-contained overview of methods and applications in quantum many-particle theory.

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