LOW-DIMENSIONAL QUANTUM FIELD THEORIES FOR CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICISTS - LECTURE NOTES OF ICTP SUMMER COURSE

This volume contains a set of pedagogical reviews covering the most recent applications of low-dimensional quantum field theory in condensed matter physics, written by experts who have made major contributions to this rapidly developing field of research. The main purpose is to introduce active young researchers to new ideas and new techniques which are not covered by the standard textbooks.