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Superconductivity and Superfluidity

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Superconductivity and Superfluidity
Authors and Contributors      By (author) T. Tsuneto
Translated by Mikio Nakahara
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 244,Width 169
Category/GenreElectricity, electromagnetism and magnetism
ISBN/Barcode 9780521020930
ClassificationsDewey:537.623 537.623 537.623
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 7 Tables, unspecified; 1 Halftones, unspecified; 85 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 6 October 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This 1998 book describes the physics of superconductivity and superfluidity, macroscopic quantum phenomena found in many conductors at low temperatures and in liquid helium 4 and helium 3. In the first part of the book the author presents the mean field theory of generalized pair condensation. This is followed by a description of the properties of ordinary superconductors using BCS theory. The book then proceeds with expositions of strong coupling theory and the Ginzberg-Landau theory. The remarkable properties of superfluid helium 3 are then described, as an example of a superfluid with internal degrees of freedom. The topics covered are dealt with in a coherent manner, with all necessary theoretical background given. Recent topics in the field, such as the copper-oxide high temperature superconductors and exotic superconductivity of heavy fermion systems are discussed in the final chapter. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in condensed matter physics, especially those working in superconductivity and superfluidity.

Reviews

' ... well organized and crisp ... The book should be useful to graduate students and those who have had some exposure to field-theoretic and diagrammatic methods.' Nature 'Tsuneto's book is a beautiful presentation of this subject useful for both graduate students and researchers.' P. Komarek, Cryogenics