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Topological quantum numbers are distinguished from quantum numbers based on symmetry because they are insensitive to the imperfections of the systems in which they are observed. They have become very important in precision measurements in recent years, and provide the best measurement of voltage and electrical resistance. This text describes the theory of such quantum numbers, starting with Dirac's argument for the quantization of electric charge, and continuing with discussions on the helium superfluids, flux quantization and the Josephson effect in superconductors, the quantum Hall effect, solids and liquid crystals and topological phase transitions. The accompanying reprints include some of the classic experimental and theoretical papers in this area.

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Author:   David Thouless (Univ Of Washington, Usa)
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.885kg
ISBN:  

9789810230258

ISBN 10:   9810230257
Pages:   440
Publication Date:   18 March 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Quantization of electric and magnetic charge; circulation and vortices in superfluid 4He; superconductivity and flux quantization; Josephson effects; superfluid 3He; the quantum Hall effects; solids and liquids; topological phase transitions.

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