The quantum inverse scattering method is a means of finding exact solutions of two-dimensional models in quantum field theory and statistical physics (such as the sine-Gordon equation or the quantum non-linear Schrödinger equation). These models are the subject of much attention amongst physicists and mathematicians. The present work is an introduction to this important and exciting area. It consists of four parts. The first deals with the Bethe ansatz and calculation of physical quantities. The authors then tackle the theory of the quantum inverse scattering method before applying it in the second half of the book to the calculation of correlation functions. This is one of the most important applications of the method and the authors have made significant contributions to the area. Here they describe some of the most recent and general approaches and include some new results. The book will be essential reading for all mathematical physicists working in field theory and statistical physics.

The quantum nonlinear Schrodinger equation (one dimensional Bose gas) is con- CONTENTS

The inverse scattering method approach is developed for calculation of correlation functions in completely integrable quantum models with the Rmatrix of XXX-type. These models include the one-dimensional Bose-gas and the Heisenberg XXX-model. The algebraic questions of the problem are considered.

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