Quantum Field Theory

Name: Quantum Field Theory
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ISBN: 9780521478144

Lewis H. Ryder (University of Kent, Canterbury)

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Cambridge University Press
05 August 1996

Mathematics & Sciences; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)

This book is a modern pedagogic introduction to the ideas and techniques of quantum field theory. After a brief overview of particle physics and a survey of relativistic wave equations and Lagrangian methods, the quantum theory of scalar and spinor fields, and then of gauge fields, is developed. The emphasis throughout is on functional methods, which have played a large part in modern field theory. The book concludes with a brief survey of 'topological' objects in field theory and, new to this edition, a chapter devoted to supersymmetry.

By: Lewis H. Ryder (University of Kent Canterbury)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 175mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 800g
ISBN: 9780521478144
ISBN 10: 0521478146
Pages: 507
Publication Date: 05 August 1996
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; 1. Introduction: synopsis of particle physics; 2. Single particle relativistic wave equations; 3. Lagrangian formulation, symmetries and gauge fields; 4. Canonical quantisation and particle interpretation; 5. Path integrals and quantum mechanics; 6. Path integral quantisation and Feynman rules: scalar and spinor fields; 7. Path integral quantisation: gauge fields; 8. Spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Weinberg–Salam model; 9. Renormalisation; 10. Topological objects in field theory; 11. Supersymmetry; Index.