The Physics of Quasiparticles: Experiments with the Quantum Building Blocks of Emergent Matter

By Gareth Morgan Thomas

Unlock the Hidden Architecture of Matter

The Physics of Quasiparticles is a comprehensive and visually engaging exploration of the emergent phenomena that define modern quantum materials. From electrons dressed by interactions to topologically protected edge states, this book reveals how quasiparticles serve as the foundational building blocks of condensed matter systems.

Designed for researchers, advanced students, and technical professionals, this volume seamlessly integrates theory, experiments, and infographics. Each chapter blends rigorous explanations with real-world experimental methods-from ARPES and RIXS to quantum sensing and pump-probe spectroscopy-offering readers both the conceptual framework and practical insights needed to understand and probe quasiparticles across diverse platforms.

Spanning spin, charge, orbital, and hybrid excitations-including magnons, excitons, phonons, polaritons, and Majorana modes-the book covers:

Mathematical tools: Green's functions, Dyson's equation, and spectral analysis

Classification by charge, spin, and topology

Experimental platforms: 2D materials, cold gases, topological insulators, and superconductors

Computational techniques: DFT, DMFT, GW, tensor networks, and machine learning

Applications in quantum computing, optoelectronics, spintronics, and analog gravity

Complete with structured experiments, rich diagrams, and cross-disciplinary connections, The Physics of Quasiparticles is an essential reference for understanding the emergent quantum matter shaping the future of science and technology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6VXG8B9
• ISBN13: 9798281842280
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"