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An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory

Door George Sterman

Categorie
Algemeen wetenschap
Boeknummer
#342262-ZA24
Titel
An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory
Auteur
Sterman, George
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
Cambridge : University Press
Jaar van uitgave
1993
ISBN10
0521311322
ISBN13
9780521311328
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Paperback, illustrated with numerous equations and diagrams, 8vo.
Samenvatting
This is a systematic presentation of quantum field theory from first principles, emphasizing both theoretical concepts and experimental applications. Starting from introductory quantum and classical mechanics, this book develops the quantum field theories that make up the 'Standard Model' of elementary processes. It derives the basic techniques and theorems that underly theory and experiment, including those that are the subject of theoretical development. Special attention is also given to the derivations of cross sections relevant to current high-energy experiments and to perturbative quantum chromodynamics, with examples drawn from electron-positron annihilation, deeply inelastic scattering and hadron-hadron scattering. The first half of the book introduces the basic ideas of field theo... (Lees verder)ry. The discussion of mathematical issues is everywhere pedagogical and self contained. Topics include the role of internal symmetry and relativistic invariance, the path integral, gauge theories and spontaneous symmetry breaking, and cross sections in the Standard Model and in the parton model. The material of this half is sufficient for an understanding of the Standard Model and its basic experimental consequences. The second half of the book deals with perturbative field theory beyond the lowest-order approximation. Exercises are included for each chapter, and several appendices complement the text.
Pagina's
572
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 40,00

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