Problems of Condensed Matter Physics

This book is dedicated to Professor Leonid V Keldysh. His brilliant contributions to condensed matter physics include the Franz-Keldysh effect, an electron-hole liquid, the nonequilibrium (Keldysh) diagram technique, Bose-Einstein condensation (of excitons) and a ``metal-dielectric'' transition, acoustically-induced superlattices, multi-photon transitions and impact ionization in solids. In many respects, his work influenced and formed the paradigm of moderncondensed matter physics. As a result, many famous researchers in the field have enthusiastically provided unique contributions to the book.

A valuable contribution to understanding of modern condensed matter physics., A nicely presented monograph which combines a coherent discussion of a specific field within condensed matter physics with various other topics.

Alexei L. IvanovSchool of Physics and AstronomyCardiff UniversityEmployment History:Research staff member of Physics Department of Moscow State University,1984-1991Research associate of Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Frankfurt am Main, 1991-1997 Research associate of Theory Condensed Matter Group, Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, 1998-1999 Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff University, 1999-2003Personal Chair - Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff University, 2003 - present time.Sergei G. TikhodeevA M Prokhorov General Physics InstituteRussian Academy of SciencesMoscowEmployment History:Since 1997, Head of Nanostructures theory laboratory, A. M. Prokhorov General Physics Institute RAS, Moscow, Russia1988 - 1996, Leading Scientist, General Physics Institute1983 - 1988 Senior Scientist, General Physics Institute1975 - 1983 Research Associate, I.E.Tamm Theory Department, P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute AS USSR, Moscow