"Comprehensive introduction to the theory of quantum fluctuations in inhomogeneous superconducting materials."--High T Greenparna Mitra, Ph.D"An excellent introduction to the field."--Materials Research Bulletin"Comprehensive introduction to the theory of quantum fluctuations in inhomogeneous superconducting materials."--High T Greenparna Mitra, Ph.D"An excellent introduction to the field."--Materials Research Bulletin

• 1: Introduction 2: Dynamics and Fluctuations of the Order Parameter 3: Phase Transitions in Regular Arrays without Dissipation 4: Quantum Effects and Ohmic Dissipation in Junctions 5: Microscopic Theory of Superconductor Tunneling 6: Phase Transitions in Dissipative Arrays 7: Two-Dimensional Superconductors 8: Dynamics and Quantum Tunneling of Vortices Appendices Bibliography Index