Gauge Fields and Strings / Edition 1

by Polyakov

Overview

This book focuses on field theory and it covers subjects such as statistical mechanics, quantum field theory and their interrelation, continuous global symmetry, non-Abelian gauge fields, instantons and the quantum theory of loops, and quantum strings and random surfaces.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783718603930
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/14/1987
Series:	Contemporary Concepts in Physics Series , #3
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

A.M. Polyakov

Table of Contents

1. Statistical Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory 2. Asymptotic Freedom and the Renormalization Group 3. The Strong Coupling Expansion 4. Instantons in Abelian Systems 5. Quark Confinement, Superfluidity, Elasticity. Criteria and Analogies 6. Topology of Gauge Fields and Related Problems 7. Analogies Between Gauge and Chiral Fields. Loop Dynamics 8. The Large N Expansion 9. Quantum Strings and Random Surfaces 10. Attempt at a Synthesis

Editorial Reviews

...Polyakov has brought forth a book that yields a remarkable harvest of insight into field theory. In an unconventional yet beautifully clear approach, he leads us through the subtleties of quantum field theory and statistical mechanics, exploring their relationship along the way...a useful tool to anyone carrying out research at the forefront of field theory.

Physics in Canada

Theoretical physicists of all varieties will be impressed by the breadth of view and the depth of the arguments that Polyakov offers....

Physics Today