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Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking

by Aron J. Beekman , Louk Rademaker , Jasper Van Wezel
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781009575768
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Cambridge University Press
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  • Pages: 414
  • Original Price: GBP 50.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 1016 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Physics / Mathematical & Computational

Spontaneous symmetry breaking lies at the heart of modern physics, shaping our understanding of matter, forces, and even the universe itself. From condensed matter physics to particle physics and cosmology, spontaneous symmetry breaking unifies phenomena that at first seem worlds apart. This graduate-level text offers a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the conceptual theory and practical consequences of spontaneous symmetry breaking. It introduces topics ranging from Noether's theorem, thermodynamic limits, and gauge freedoms to Nambu-Goldstone modes, topological defects, effective field theory, the Mermin-Wagner-Hohenberg-Coleman theorem, and the Anderson-Higgs mechanism within the Standard Model. Packed with exercises, with solutions available online, in-depth projects, and a myth-busting FAQ section addressing common pitfalls, this book equips readers to master both the fundamentals and modern frontiers of spontaneous symmetry breaking, making it an indispensable resource for students, teachers, and researchers.

Beekman, Aron J.: - Aron J. Beekman obtained a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Leiden University. He has held research positions in Japan at RIKEN, National Institute for Material Science, and Keio University, focussing on the symmetry structure of quantum liquid crystals. He currently leads the Computational Physics group at Sioux Technologies in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Rademaker, Louk: - Louk Rademaker obtained a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Leiden University. He has worked at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics in Santa Barbara, the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, and the University of Geneva. He is currently an Associate Professor at Leiden University.

Van Wezel, Jasper: - Jasper van Wezel obtained a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Leiden University. He subsequently held prize fellowships at the University of Cambridge and Argonne National Laboratory, and was a lecturer at the University of Bristol. He is currently the Professor of Condensed Matter Theory at the University of Amsterdam and has won multiple teaching prizes.

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