Publisher's Synopsis
This book presents a detailed account of the theory and methods to tackle systems of strongly interacting particles from a bottom-up approach, which has been largely developed in the past decade by the authors and other experts in the field. This begins with a full characterisation of strongly interacting few-particle systems, which can be dealt with accurately using a variety of analytical and numerical techniques. These non-perturbative solutions can be used to gain qualitative and quantitative insight into more complex problems, especially the many-body problem. The book gives a detailed overview of the relevant and current research literature in the field, and is a valuable tool for researchers and graduate students.Key Features: Many worked examples of representative quantum systems, together with their physical interpretations and the main consequences of their solutions. Set of problems at the end of each chapter, not meant to complement the theory, but to give the reader dexterity in using the chapter's methodologies. Timely discussion of a recently developed, and very active field summarised as "From Few- to Many-Body Quantum Physics of Strongly Interacting Particles", and the physics of interacting quantum systems in inhomogeneous media. First, coherent, detailed monograph on the theory and methods of the field. Presents a rigorous account of the modern approaches to low-energy collisions and their use in few- and many-body physics, which have not appeared in book format. The book is relevant to a wide range of researchers and advanced students, from atomic and condensed matter physics, to photonics and nuclear physics. Written by pioneers and true experts in the field.
