Where Can I Find Theoretical Physics Books on Topological Insulators?

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This discussion focuses on finding theoretical physics resources specifically related to topological insulators. Participants recommend several materials, including Coleman's "Introduction to Many-Body Physics" and Asboth's published lecture notes. The consensus is that recent topics are primarily covered in review articles from sources like Rev. Mod. Phys. and ArXiv, rather than in traditional textbooks. The discussion emphasizes the importance of expert recommendations over generic search engine results.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of many-body physics concepts
  • Familiarity with theoretical physics literature
  • Knowledge of review articles and their significance in current research
  • Basic navigation of academic databases like ArXiv
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Rev. Mod. Phys." for review articles on topological insulators
  • Explore ArXiv for the latest papers on Weyl semimetals
  • Read Coleman's "Introduction to Many-Body Physics" for foundational knowledge
  • Investigate Asboth's published lecture notes for additional insights
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Theoretical physicists, graduate students in physics, and researchers focusing on condensed matter physics and topological materials will benefit from this discussion.

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Hello.
Do you know of any good material on topological insulators like books, review papers etc?
I would prefer something more oriented towards theoretical physics(because I know that there are reviews out there that are purely experimental).
Thank you!
 
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Have you tried searching for them via google?
 
jedishrfu said:
Have you tried searching for them via google?
Google will give books, but not suggest books. Here, the OP will get suggestions from experts in each field, while google will simply enlist the book names without suggesting the pros and cons of each.
 
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Wrichik Basu said:
Google will give books, but not suggest books. Here, the OP will get suggestions from experts in each field, while google will simply enlist the book names without suggesting the pros and cons of each.

There may not be any experts in these areas on our site. We are a group of volunteers who try to help students. That is our main mission.

If you list the books you find then someone will say oh I read that and ... then you’ll get something tangible here to consider.
 
Joker93 said:
Hello.
Do you know of any good material on topological insulators like books, review papers etc?
I would prefer something more oriented towards theoretical physics(because I know that there are reviews out there that are purely experimental).
Thank you!

I'm sorry that you have been getting sent around in circles on this; I've been preparing an exam on this very topic and didn't have a chance to reply to your first query (which was well-posed, IMO).

The topics you are asking about are largely too recent for books, most of the topics are found in review articles (Rev. Mod. Phys.) and in ArXiv. In general, you are asking about many-body physics, and Coleman's book "Introduction to Many-Body Physics" is a good place to start (assuming it's at an appropriate level for you).
 
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Andy Resnick said:
I'm sorry that you have been getting sent around in circles on this; I've been preparing an exam on this very topic and didn't have a chance to reply to your first query (which was well-posed, IMO).

The topics you are asking about are largely too recent for books, most of the topics are found in review articles (Rev. Mod. Phys.) and in ArXiv. In general, you are asking about many-body physics, and Coleman's book "Introduction to Many-Body Physics" is a good place to start (assuming it's at an appropriate level for you).
Thanks for the suggestion.

Does the textbook contain more recent material such as Weyl semimetals?

Also, do you, by any chance, have lecture notes based on your course that would not have a problem sharing?
 
Joker93 said:
Thanks for the suggestion.

Does the textbook contain more recent material such as Weyl semimetals?

Also, do you, by any chance, have lecture notes based on your course that would not have a problem sharing?

Not sure, but here's another book:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XR7KRS/?tag=pfamazon01-20

My lecture notes aren't worth sharing.
 

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