Bose-Einstein Condensation in Dilute Gases van C. J. Pethick and H. Smith is an English-language textbook aimed at the physics of ultracold Bose and Fermi gases. It offers a clear and detailed introduction for advanced undergraduate and master's students, as well as for researchers in experimental and theoretical physics.
The book deals with the fundamental principles behind the condensation of Bose and Fermi gases. Topics include the statistical physics of trapped gases, atomic properties, cooling and trapping techniques, interatomic interactions, condensate structure, collective modes, rotating condensates, superfluidity, and interference phenomena. Strongly interacting Fermi systems and optical lattices are also discussed.
The thoroughly revised edition includes new chapters that address recent developments in research on Bose and Fermi gases. Each chapter ends with practice problems, making the book suitable for study and in-depth understanding.
It connects with fields such as condensed matter physics, with an emphasis on liquid-state and solid-state physics, and is relevant for programs within Science & Mathematics, particularly physics.