Harmonic Analysis in Operator Algebras and its Applications to Index Theory and Topological Solid State Systems


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This book contains a self-consistent treatment of Besov spaces for W*-dynamical systems, based on the Arveson spectrum and Fourier multipliers. Generalizing classical results by Peller, spaces of Besov operators are then characterized by trace class properties of the associated Hankel operators lying in the W*-crossed product algebra. These criteria allow to extend index theorems to such operator classes. This in turn is of great relevance for applications in solid-state physics, in particular, Anderson localized topological insulators as well as topological semimetals. The book also contains a self-contained chapter on duality theory for R-actions. It allows to prove a bulk-boundary correspondence for boundaries with irrational angles which implies the existence of flat bands of edge states in graphene-like systems. This book is intended for advanced students in mathematical physics and researchers alike.










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Topological Insulators and Topological Superconductors


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This graduate-level textbook is the first pedagogical synthesis of the field of topological insulators and superconductors, one of the most exciting areas of research in condensed matter physics. Presenting the latest developments, while providing all the calculations necessary for a self-contained and complete description of the discipline, it is ideal for graduate students and researchers preparing to work in this area, and it will be an essential reference both within and outside the classroom. The book begins with simple concepts such as Berry phases, Dirac fermions, Hall conductance and its link to topology, and the Hofstadter problem of lattice electrons in a magnetic field. It moves on to explain topological phases of matter such as Chern insulators, two- and three-dimensional topological insulators, and Majorana p-wave wires. Additionally, the book covers zero modes on vortices in topological superconductors, time-reversal topological superconductors, and topological responses/field theory and topological indices. The book also analyzes recent topics in condensed matter theory and concludes by surveying active subfields of research such as insulators with point-group symmetries and the stability of topological semimetals. Problems at the end of each chapter offer opportunities to test knowledge and engage with frontier research issues. Topological Insulators and Topological Superconductors will provide graduate students and researchers with the physical understanding and mathematical tools needed to embark on research in this rapidly evolving field.




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Introductory Functional Analysis with Applications


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KREYSZIG The Wiley Classics Library consists of selected books originally published by John Wiley & Sons that have become recognized classics in their respective fields. With these new unabridged and inexpensive editions, Wiley hopes to extend the life of these important works by making them available to future generations of mathematicians and scientists. Currently available in the Series: Emil Artin Geometnc Algebra R. W. Carter Simple Groups Of Lie Type Richard Courant Differential and Integrai Calculus. Volume I Richard Courant Differential and Integral Calculus. Volume II Richard Courant & D. Hilbert Methods of Mathematical Physics, Volume I Richard Courant & D. Hilbert Methods of Mathematical Physics. Volume II Harold M. S. Coxeter Introduction to Modern Geometry. Second Edition Charles W. Curtis, Irving Reiner Representation Theory of Finite Groups and Associative Algebras Nelson Dunford, Jacob T. Schwartz unear Operators. Part One. General Theory Nelson Dunford. Jacob T. Schwartz Linear Operators, Part Two. Spectral Theory—Self Adjant Operators in Hilbert Space Nelson Dunford, Jacob T. Schwartz Linear Operators. Part Three. Spectral Operators Peter Henrici Applied and Computational Complex Analysis. Volume I—Power Senes-lntegrauon-Contormal Mapping-Locatvon of Zeros Peter Hilton, Yet-Chiang Wu A Course in Modern Algebra Harry Hochstadt Integral Equations Erwin Kreyszig Introductory Functional Analysis with Applications P. M. Prenter Splines and Variational Methods C. L. Siegel Topics in Complex Function Theory. Volume I —Elliptic Functions and Uniformizatton Theory C. L. Siegel Topics in Complex Function Theory. Volume II —Automorphic and Abelian Integrals C. L. Siegel Topics In Complex Function Theory. Volume III —Abelian Functions & Modular Functions of Several Variables J. J. Stoker Differential Geometry




Condensed Matter Field Theory


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This primer is aimed at elevating graduate students of condensed matter theory to a level where they can engage in independent research. Topics covered include second quantisation, path and functional field integration, mean-field theory and collective phenomena.