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Principles of Condensed Matter Physics (Reprint Edition) by Paul M. Chaikin, T. C. Lubensky Paperback, 720 Pages, Published 2000 ISBN-10: 0-521-79450-1 / 0521794501 ISBN-13: 978-0-521-79450-3 / 9780521794503 Now in paperback, this book provides an overview of the physics of condensed matter systems. Assuming a familiarity with the basics of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, the book establishes a general framework for describing condensed phases of matter, based on symmetries and conservation |