Description: The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations Comprehensive introduction to quantum field theory by Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg, now available in paperback. Steven Weinberg (Author) 9780521670531, Cambridge University Press Paperback / softback, published 9 May 2005 640 pages 25.3 x 17.5 x 3 cm, 1.2 kg 'The book starts out with an excellent historical introduction, not found anywhere else, giving citations to many by now classic papers … a valuable reference work as well as a textbook for graduate students.' G. Roepstorff, Zentralblatt für Mathematik Available for the first time in paperback, The Quantum Theory of Fields is a self-contained, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to quantum field theory from Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg. Volume I introduces the foundations of quantum field theory. The development is fresh and logical throughout, with each step carefully motivated by what has gone before. After a brief historical outline, the book begins with the principles of relativity and quantum mechanics, and the properties of particles that follow. Quantum field theory emerges from this as a natural consequence. The classic calculations of quantum electrodynamics are presented in a thoroughly modern way, showing the use of path integrals and dimensional regularization. It contains much original material, and is peppered with examples and insights drawn from the author's experience as a leader of elementary particle research. Exercises are included at the end of each chapter. Preface 1. Historical introduction 2. Relativistic quantum mechanics 3. Scattering theory 4. The cluster decomposition principle 5. Quantum fields and antiparticles 6. The Feynman rules 7. The canonical formalism 8. Massless particles: electrodynamics 9. Path integral methods 10. Nonperturbative methods 11. One-loop radiative corrections in quantum electrodynamics 12. General renormalization theory 13. Infrared effects 14. Bound states in external fields Subject index Author index. Subject Areas: Quantum physics [quantum mechanics & quantum field theory PHQ], Particle & high-energy physics [PHP], Physics [PH]
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BIC Subject Area 1: Quantum physics [quantum mechanics & quantum field theory] [PHQ]
BIC Subject Area 2: Particle & high-energy physics [PHP]
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Book Title: The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations
ISBN: 0521670535
Publication Date: 09/05/2005
Item Depth: 30
Item Height: 253 mm
Item Width: 175 mm
Author: Steven Weinberg
Publication Name: The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Subject: Physics
Publication Year: 2005
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 1200 g
Number of Pages: 640 Pages
