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OverviewThis is an introduction to the mathematical foundations of quantum field theory, using operator algebraic methods and emphasizing the link between the mathematical formulations and related physical concepts. It starts with a general probabilistic description of physics, which encompasses both classical and quantum physics. The basic key physical notions are clarified at this point. It then introduces operator algebraic methods for quantum theory, and goes on to discuss the theory of special relativity, scattering theory, and sector theory in this context. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Huzihiro Araki (Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Science University of Tokyo) , Ursula Carow-Watamura (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Tohoku University, Japan)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Volume: 101 Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.20cm Weight: 0.477kg ISBN: 9780198517733ISBN 10: 0198517734 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 21 October 1999 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsStates and observables Quantum theory The relativistic symmetry Local observables Scattering theory Sector theory Appendix A: Hilbert space and operators Appendix B: Operator algebras Appendix C: Free fieldsReviewsThis slender little volume of a little over 200 pages is a miracle ... a remarkable achievement of concision and clarity. It is a lovely introduction to algebraic quantum theory. Even workers in the field can read it with profit. --Mathematical Reviews This slender little volume of a little over 200 pages is a miracle ... a remarkable achievement of concision and clarity. It is a lovely introduction to algebraic quantum theory. Even workers in the field can read it with profit. --Mathematical Reviews<br> Author InformationProfessor Huzihiro Araki, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Science University of Tokyo, 2641 Yamazaki, Nuda-city, Chiba-kem 278, JAPAN. Tel: +81 471 24 1501; fax: +81 471 23 9762; email: araki@ma.noda.sut.ac.jp Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |