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Condensed matter physics, through the discoveries of graphene and topological insulators say, realizes in the laboratory many exotic and non-perturbative phenomena that were proposed during the 70's and 80's to probe the physics beyond the standard model of particle physics but have remained illusive to experimental high-energy physics. To appreciate this connection, it is indispensable to master some tools of quantum field theories.
World Scientific's latest book "Lecture notes on field theory in condensed matter physics'' authored by Christopher Mudry is a comprehensive introduction to the modern applications of quantum field theory to condensed matter physics. It is ideally suited for master and graduate students who want to acquire a hands-on practice of quantum-field theory by working out in details how quantum anomalies, the renormalization group, differential geometry, and topological phenomena manifest themselves in superfluidity, magnetism, metals, insulators, and superconductors.
The discovery of graphene and topological insulators realizes in the laboratory many exotic and non-perturbative phenomena proposed in the realm of high-energy physics and mathematics. The book "Lecture notes on field theory in condensed matter physics'' provides core knowledge to understand this exciting field of physics. More information on the book can be found at http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/8697.