ABSTRACT

This book provides an introduction to transport theory, the kinetic equation approach and shows the utility of Feynman diagrams in non-equilibrium quantum statistical mechanics. It is helpful for a wider audience than students of condensed matter physics and physicists in general.

chapter 1|90 pages

Quantum Mechanics

chapter 2|42 pages

Diagrammatic Perturbation Theory

chapter 3|31 pages

Particle in a Random Potential

chapter 4|34 pages

Kinetics in a Random Potential

chapter 5|33 pages

Fermi Gas in a Random Potential

chapter 6|45 pages

Particle in Oscillator Environment

chapter 7|41 pages

Linear Response Theory

chapter 8|38 pages

Linear Response of Disordered Conductors

chapter 9|28 pages

Localization

chapter 10|44 pages

Interactions in Metals

chapter 11|58 pages

Weak Localization