Effective Field Theory in Condensed Matter Physics
Condensed Matter
2008-02-03 v2
Abstract
Some personal reminiscences are followed by a brief illustration of how effective field theories are used in condensed matter physics. Examples include Landau's Fermi liquid, sigma models with topological terms, Dirac fermions and the Gross Neveu model.
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/9703210,
title = {Effective Field Theory in Condensed Matter Physics},
author = {R. Shankar},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/9703210},
year = {2008}
}
Comments
10 pages , 4 eps figures Latex Typos fixed