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Lecture Notes on Quantum Many-Body Theory: A Pedagogical Introduction

Other Condensed Matter 2026-02-24 v2 Quantum Gases Statistical Mechanics Strongly Correlated Electrons Quantum Physics

Abstract

In these notes, we present a rigorous and self-contained introduction to the fundamental concepts and methods of quantum many-body theory. The text is designed to provide a solid theoretical foundation for the study of interacting quantum systems, combining clarity with mathematical precision. Core topics are developed systematically, with detailed derivations and comprehensive proofs that aim to make the material accessible to graduate students and beginning PhD students. Special attention is given to formal consistency and pedagogical structure, so as to guide the reader through both the conceptual and technical aspects of the subject. This work is intended as a reliable starting point for further exploration and research in modern quantum many-body physics.

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@article{arxiv.2507.09229,
  title  = {Lecture Notes on Quantum Many-Body Theory: A Pedagogical Introduction},
  author = {Fabrizio Tafuri and Carmine Antonio Perroni and Giulio De Filippis},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.09229},
  year   = {2026}
}

Comments

504 pages, around 60 figures. Draft of the Lecture notes for the course "Quantum Many-Body Theory". Minor typographical corrections; some proofs were shortened or omitted for clarity and readability. Results unchanged

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