If one wants to become a theoretical physicist working on the interface of quantum field theory and statistical mechanics, but he is not into particle physics, not much about superconductor, superfluid etc. What area or question would you suggest him to look into?

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If one wants to become a theoretical physicist working on the interface of quantum field theory and statistical mechanics, but he is not into particle physics, not much about superconductor, superfluid etc. What area or question would you suggest him to look into?

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asked Aug 12, 2019 in Recommendations by anonymous [ no revision ]

If you don't mind gravity, I would say the SYK model is a pretty good avenue, I believe there are still middle-hanging fruits in this area.

commented Aug 13, 2019 by Jia Yiyang (2,640 points) [ revision history ]
edited Aug 13, 2019 by Jia Yiyang

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