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what are the good books on advanced condensed matter physics with detail notation explained?
Advanced condensed matter physics book
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around recommendations for advanced textbooks in condensed matter physics, focusing on the need for detailed notation and specific topics within the field. Participants explore various texts that cover different aspects of the subject.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that condensed matter physics is a vast area and that no single book can comprehensively cover it at an advanced level.
- One participant mentions the importance of focusing on many-electron theory, specifically referencing creation and annihilation operators.
- A participant recommends Coleman's "Introduction to Many-Body Physics" as a potential starting point for those interested in the topic.
- Another participant suggests "Condensed Matter Field Theory" by Altland and Simons as an additional resource.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that condensed matter physics is broad and that multiple resources may be necessary, but there is no consensus on which specific texts are the best or most comprehensive.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights the varying focuses within condensed matter physics and the potential limitations of individual texts in covering the entire field.
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