Introduction to Quantum Field Theory

by V.lG. Kiselev, Ya.M. Shnir, A.Ya. Tregubovich

Overview

This text explains the features of quantum and statistical field systems that result from their field-theoretic nature and are common to different physical contexts. It supplies the practical tools for carrying out calculations and discusses the meaning of the results. The central concept is that of effective action (or free energy), and the main t

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040214534
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/17/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	456
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

V.lG. Kiselev, Ya.M. Shnir, A.Ya. Tregubovich

Table of Contents

PART ONE: The Path Integral in Quantum Mechanics: Action in Classical Mechanics. The Path Integral in Quantum Mechanics. The Euclidean Path Integral. PART TWO: Introduction to Quantum Field Theory. Classical and Quantum Fields. Vacuum Energy in n4 Theory. Renormalization of the Effective Action. Renormalization Group. Concluding Remarks. PART THREE: More Complex Fields and Objects: From Particles to Fields: Path Integral Fermions. Gauge Fields. Topological Objects. Some Integrals and Products. Splitting of Levels in Double-Well Potential. Lie Algebra