Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations (eBook)

Steven Weinberg (Autor)

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2005
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-139-63614-8 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.5.2005
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Hochenergiephysik / Teilchenphysik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Quantenphysik
• ISBN-10: 1-139-63614-6 / 1139636146
• ISBN-13: 978-1-139-63614-8 / 9781139636148