Operator Algebras and Quantum Statistical Mechanics: Volume 1: C*- And W*- Algebras. Symmetry Groups. Decomposition of States

by Ola Bratteli, Derek W. Robinson

For almost two decades, this has been the classical textbook on applications of operator algebra theory to quantum statistical physics. Major changes in the new edition relate to Bose-Einstein condensation, the dynamics of the X-Y model and questions on phase transitions.

Genres: Mathematics, Physics, Quantum Mechanics

512 pages, Hardcover

First published October 10, 1979