Bücher der Reihe Graduate Student Series in Physics

A sequel to "Introduction to Gauge Field Theory", this book introduces first-year graduate students to supersymmetric theories, including supergravity and superstring theories. Starting with the necessary background in quantum field theory, it focuses on practical calculations rather than abstract generalities or phenomenological results.

Contains over 120 problems with model solutions, illustrating both principles and applications that range from solid-state physics to cosmology. This work progresses from the simpler aspects of thermodynamics and equilibrium statistical ensembles to the challenging ideas associated with strongly interacting systems and nonequilibrium processes.

Introduces the low-temperature phenomena of superfluidity and superconductivity from a unified viewpoint. This book stresses the existence of a macroscopic wave function as a central principle, presents a discussion of macroscopic theories, and includes descriptions of experimental results throughout.

Focuses on the cosmological implications of the gauge theories of particle physics and of string theory. This book examines relics of early phase transitions, generic relics, and supersymmetric particles. It studies supersymmetric theory, supergravity theory, and the constraints on the underlying field theory of the universe's inflationary era.