Introduction to the Classical Theory of Particles and Fields

Boris Kosyakov (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

XIV, 479 Seiten

2006 | 2007
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-40933-5 (ISBN)

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lt;p>This volume is intended as a systematic introduction to gauge field theory for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in high energy physics. The discussion is restricted to the classical (non-quantum) theory in Minkowski spacetime. Particular attention has been given to conceptual aspects of field theory, accurate definitions of basic physical notions, and thorough analysis of exact solutions to the equations of motion for interacting systems.

Geometry of Minkowski Space.- Relativistic Mechanics.- Electromagnetic Field.- Solutions to Maxwell's Equations.- Lagrangian Formalism in Electrodynamics.- Self-Interaction in Electrodynamics.- Lagrangian Formalism for Gauge Theories.- Solutions to the Yang?Mills Equations.- Self-Interaction in Gauge Theories.- Generalizations.- Mathematical Appendices.

From the reviews:

"Russian physicist Kosyakov has written an introduction to classical gauge theory for students of high energy or particle physics. ... Extensive reference list. A valuable addition to a university library supporting a program in high energy theory; highly mathematical, so most useful as a resource for undergraduate programs. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students; professionals." (R. L. Stearns, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (10), June, 2007)

"The classical theory of gauge fields is an important subject that has numerous applications in modern physics. ... A nice feature of this book is that this is self contained. All the necessary definitions as well as the technical tools are provided by the author in the main body of the book. ... I enjoyed reading the book. ... Overall the monograph ... can be warmly recommended to any serious student of electrodynamics and gauge theory and to their instructors alike." (Yuri N. Obukhov, Annalen der Physik, Vol. 16 (12), 2007)

"Each chapter contains problems and final notes, a useful guide to the history of the subject. ... The volume is intended to be an introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in high energy physics. ... We mention that it is timely elaborate a unified view of the classical self-interaction problems in classical gauge theories with particular reference to the electrodynamics of point electrons and Yang-Mills interaction of point quarks. The present work is a valuable contribution to this task." (Petre P. Teodorescu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1114 (16), 2007)

"This book is an introduction to classical field theory. Although it was designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, researchers could also benefit from this book. It is intended for mathematical physicists and theoretical physicists. Classical gauge theories are discussed in detail, with great emphasis on self-interactions. ... In summary, this is a useful introduction to classical gauge theories that can be recommended both to students (theoretical or mathematical physics), and to specialists and researchers, as a reference book." (Giuseppe Nardelli, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2008 c)

Erscheint lt. Verlag	30.10.2006
Zusatzinfo	XIV, 479 p. 34 illus.
Verlagsort	Berlin
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	875 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Elektrodynamik
	Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Mechanik
	Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Thermodynamik
Schlagworte	Electromagnetic • electromagnetism • Feld (Physik) • Field Theory • Gauge • Lagrange • Lorentz • Maxwell • Maxwell's equations • Minkowski • Minkowski space • Partikel (Physik) • Relativistic • Yang-Mill
ISBN-10	3-540-40933-5 / 3540409335
ISBN-13	978-3-540-40933-5 / 9783540409335
Zustand	Neuware