“This volume is a precious jewel of scientific writing. Its facets are indeed masterly cut and polished. In combination with a superb up-to-date exposition of the field, the style stands out for being remarkably concise and crystal-clear, distinguished features which constitute the main strength of the book. The notation is kept elegant, consistent and neat throughout. A great deal of step-by-step derivations are provided, rendering the monograph suitable for both self-study and as a teaching guide complementary to a conventional textbook. Further, a rich variety of concepts and techniques are introduced, reflecting much of the common background among the practitioners of the filed. And on top of that, while requiring a working knowledge of quantum and statistical mechanics, the text is self-contained to a good extent. Ueda's book makes up a brilliant contribution which accomplishes its ambitious goal of offering a trip from the fundamentals to the frontiers of the field, making it a valuable reference for advanced graduate and postgraduate students as well as active researchers.”
Contemporary Physics
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