Anomalies in Quantum Field Theory
Seiten
2000
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-850762-8 (ISBN)
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-850762-8 (ISBN)
An anomaly is the failure of a classical symmetry to survive the process of quantization and regularization. The study of anomalies plays an important role in quantum field theory. This text presents the different aspects of the study of anomalies and includes chapters on abelian and nonabelian anomalies, and consistent and covariant anomalies.
An anomaly is the failure of classical symmetry to survive the process of quantization and regularization. The study of anomalies is the key to a deeper understanding of quantum field theory and has played an increasingly important role in the theory over the past 20 years. This text presents all the different aspects of the study of anomalies in an accessible and self-contained way. Much emphasis is now being placed on the formulation of the theory using the mathematical ideas of differential geometry and topology. This approach is followed here, and the derivations and calculations are given explicitly as an aid to students. Topics discussed include the relevant ideas from differential geometry and topology and the application of these paths (path integrals, differential forms, homotopy operators, etc.) to the study of anomalies. Chapters are devoted to abelian and nonabelian anomalies, consistent and covariant anomalies, and gravitational anomalies. The comprehensive overview of the theory presented in this book will be useful to both students and researchers.
An anomaly is the failure of classical symmetry to survive the process of quantization and regularization. The study of anomalies is the key to a deeper understanding of quantum field theory and has played an increasingly important role in the theory over the past 20 years. This text presents all the different aspects of the study of anomalies in an accessible and self-contained way. Much emphasis is now being placed on the formulation of the theory using the mathematical ideas of differential geometry and topology. This approach is followed here, and the derivations and calculations are given explicitly as an aid to students. Topics discussed include the relevant ideas from differential geometry and topology and the application of these paths (path integrals, differential forms, homotopy operators, etc.) to the study of anomalies. Chapters are devoted to abelian and nonabelian anomalies, consistent and covariant anomalies, and gravitational anomalies. The comprehensive overview of the theory presented in this book will be useful to both students and researchers.
Dr R.A. Bertlmann, Professor of Physics, Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Vienna, Austria.
PREFACE
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 2.11.2000 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | International Series of Monographs on Physics ; 91 |
| Zusatzinfo | 81 line figures |
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 837 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Hochenergiephysik / Teilchenphysik |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Quantenphysik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-850762-3 / 0198507623 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-850762-8 / 9780198507628 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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