luttinger liquid

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What does luttinger liquid mean?

A theoretical model describing interacting electrons (or other fermions) in a one-dimensional conductor (e.g. quantum wires such as carbon nanotubes). Such a model is necessary because the commonly-used Fermi liquid model breaks down for one dimension.

Where does luttinger liquid come from?

Reformulated by J. M. Luttinger, based on earlier work by Tomonaga.

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