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008			180425s2018 enk b 001 0 eng
020			_a9781107157651 (HB)
041			_aeng
080			_a530.145 _bVAN
100	1		_aVanderbilt, David,
245	1	0	_aBerry phases in electronic structure theory
260			_aCambridge _bCambridge University Press, _c2018
300			_a383
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aIntroduction -- Invariance and quantization of charges and currents -- Review of electronic structure theory -- Berry phases and curvatures -- Electric polarization -- Topological insulators and semimetals -- Orbital magnetization and axion magnetoelectric coupling.
520			_a"Over the past 25 years, mathematical concepts associated with geometric phases have come to occupy a central place in our modern understanding of the physics of electrons in solids"-- These 'Berry phases' describe the global phase acquired by a quantum state as the Hamiltonian is changed. Beginning at an elementary level, this book provides a pedagogical introduction to the important role of Berry phases and curvatures, and outlines their great influence upon many key properties of electrons in solids, including electric polarization, anomalous Hall conductivity, and the nature of the topological insulating state. It focuses on drawing connections between physical concepts and provides a solid framework for their integration, enabling researchers and students to explore and develop links to related fields. Computational examples and exercises throughout provide an added dimension to the book, giving readers the opportunity to explore the central concepts in a practical and engaging way
650		0	_aElectronic structure.
650		0	_aGeometric quantum phases.
650		0	_aQuantum electronics.
650		0	_aElectronics.
690			_aPhysics
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999			_c59953 _d59953