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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lewis H. Ryder (University of Kent, Canterbury)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) Edition: 2nd Revised edition ISBN: 9780511813900ISBN 10: 0511813902 Publication Date: 05 March 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface; 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.Reviews'It is very strongly recommended to anyone seeking an elementary introduction to modern approaches to quantum field theory.' Physics Bulletin Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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