The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations

The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations

by Steven Weinberg
ISBN-10:
0521670535
ISBN-13:
9780521670531
Pub. Date:
05/09/2005
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10:
0521670535
ISBN-13:
9780521670531
Pub. Date:
05/09/2005
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations

The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations

by Steven Weinberg
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Overview

In The Quantum Theory of Fields, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg combines his exceptional physical insight with his gift for clear exposition to provide a self-contained, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to quantum field theory. This is a two-volume work. 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, and emphasizing the reasons why such a theory should describe nature. After a brief historical outline, the book begins anew with the principles about which we are most certain, relativity and quantum mechanics, and the properties of particles that follow from these principles. Quantum field theory emerges from this as a natural consequence. The author presents the classic calculations of quantum electrodynamics in a thoroughly modern way, showing the use of path integrals and dimensional regularization. His account of renormalization theory reflects the changes in our view of quantum field theory since the advent of effective field theories. The book's scope extends beyond quantum electrodynamics to elementary particle physics, and nuclear physics. 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. Problems are included at the end of each chapter. This work will be an invaluable reference for all physicists and mathematicians who use quantum field theory, and it is also appropriate as a textbook for graduate students in this area.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521670531
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 05/09/2005
Series: Quantum Theory of Fields Series , #1
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 640
Product dimensions: 6.89(w) x 9.96(h) x 1.18(d)

Table of Contents

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.
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