springer.com Georg Junker Supersymmetric Methods in Quantum and Statistical Physics Series: Theoretical and Mathematical Physics The idea of supersymmetry was originally introduced in relativistic quantum field theories as a generalization of Poincare symmetry. In 1976 Nicolai sug• gested an analogous generalization for non-relativistic quantum mechanics. With the one-dimensional model introduced by Witten in 1981, supersym• metry became a major tool in quantum mechanics and mathematical, sta• tistical, and condensed-IIll;l. tter physics. Supersymmetry is also a successful concept in nuclear and atomic physics. An underlying supersymmetry of a given quantum-mechanical system can be utilized to analyze the properties of the system in an elegant and effective way. It is even possible to obtain exact results thanks to supersymmetry. The purpose of this book is to give an introduction to supersymmet• ric quantum mechanics and review some of the Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. recent developments of vari• ous supersymmetric methods in quantum and statistical physics. 1996, XIII, 172 p. Thereby we will touch upon some topics related to mathematical and condensed-matter physics. A discussion of supersymmetry in atomic and nuclear physics is omit• ted. However, Printed book the reader will find some references in Chap. 9. Similarly, super• symmetric field theories and Softcover supergravity are not considered in this book. In fact, there exist already many excellent 89,99 € | £79.99 | $109.99 textbooks and monographs on these topics. A list may be found in Chap. 9. Yet, it is hoped that [1]96,29 € (D) | 98,99 € (A) | CHF this book may be useful in preparing a footing for a study of supersymmetric theories in 106,50 atomic, nuclear, and particle physics. The plan of the book is as follows. eBook 74,89 € | £63.99 | $84.99 [2]74,89 € (D) | 74,89 € (A) | CHF 85,00 Available from your library or springer.com/shop MyCopy [3] Printed eBook for just € | $ 24.99 springer.com/mycopy Error[en_EN | Export.Bookseller. MediumType | SE] Order online at springer.com / or for the Americas call (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER / or email us at: [email protected]. / For outside the Americas call +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 / or email us at: [email protected]. The first € price and the £ and $ price are net prices, subject to local VAT. Prices indicated with [1] include VAT for books; the €(D) includes 7% for Germany, the €(A) includes 10% for Austria. Prices indicated with [2] include VAT for electronic products; 19% for Germany, 20% for Austria. All prices exclusive of carriage charges. Prices and other details are subject to change without notice. All errors and omissions excepted. [3] No discount for MyCopy. Part of .