Density Matrix Methods and Superconductivity Theory

Valatin, J. G.

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J. G. Valatin¹

Part of the book series: Mathematical Methods in Solid State and Superfluid Theory ((SUSS))

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This is an elementary lecture course. Applications of the mathematical methods which are treated are by no means restricted to solid state physics. It has been clear throughout the previous courses of the summer school that the few available methods of theoretical physics interpenetrate the different branches of the subject, between which there is a fruitful exchange. The methods of superconductivity theory are widely applied to describe the pairing correlations in atomic nuclei, and some of the concepts have penetrated the domain of elementary particle theory.

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Valatin, J.G. (1968). Density Matrix Methods and Superconductivity Theory. In: Clark, R.C., Derrick, G.H. (eds) Mathematical Methods in Solid State and Superfluid Theory. Mathematical Methods in Solid State and Superfluid Theory. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6435-9_5

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