Quantum Statistical Theory of Superconductivity (Hardcover)

Introduction. Freeelectron Model for a Metal. Lattice Vibrations: Phonons. Liquid Helium: Bose-Einstein Condensation. Bloch Electrons: Band Structures. Second Quantization: EquationofMotion Method. Interparticle Interaction: Perturbation Methods. Superconductors at 0 K. Bose-Einstein Condensation of Pairons. Superconductors below T c . Supercurrents: Flux Quantization: Josephson Effects. Compound Superconductors. High T c Superconductors. Summary and Remarks. Appendix A: Quantum Mechanics: Review. Appendix B: Permutations. Appendix C: Bosons and Fermions. Appendix D: Laplace Transformation: Operator Algebras. Bibliography. Useful Physical Constants. Mathematical Signs and Symbols. List of Symbols. Index.