Quantum Mechanical Phases and Topological Numbers in Modern Physics

By Mahito Kohmoto

The general aspects of quantum mechanics are key concepts in modern quantum phenomena. Quantum topological and geometrical phases are particularly relevant to the field of condensed matter physics. This book presents a complete and self-contained account of the fundamentals of quantum-mechanical phases and topological quantum numbers. It also emphasizes their application to condensed matter physics. The book focuses on phenomena in periodic and quasiperiodic systems and reviews the quantum Hall effect, organic conductors, spintronics, and other topics of current interest.

• Format: Loose Leaf
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420065696
• ISBN13: 9781420065695
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Length: 352 Pages