Quantum Field Theory of Many-Body Systems - Wen, Xiao-Gang (Department of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA)

This book is a pedagogical and systematic introduction to new concepts and quantum field theoretical methods in condensed matter physics, which may have an impact on our understanding of the origin of light, electrons and other elementary particles in the universe. Emphasis is on clear physical principles, while at the same time bringing students to the fore of today's research.