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Gauge theory – a new outlook on solid state dynamics
Author(s) -
Clough Stanley
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.19890010810
Subject(s) - solid state , interpretation (philosophy) , theoretical physics , quantum , geometric phase , gauge theory , symmetry breaking , gauge (firearms) , symmetry (geometry) , materials science , quantum mechanics , physics , statistical physics , engineering physics , mathematics , computer science , geometry , programming language , metallurgy
The hitherto mysterious relationship between the quantum and classical descriptions of solid state dynamic processes has been reexamined recently. It has been found that quantum theory has been missing important features such as symmetry breaking and Berry's phase, the incorporation of which does away with the rather fuzzy Copenhagen interpretation and rationalizes solid state behavior.