Weinberg, Steven

The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations: Foundations v. 1

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ISBN 13:
9780521670531
author:
Weinberg, Steven
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2005
Pages:
609
Dimensions:
25 x 17.6 x 3 cm
Genre:
Particle & high-energy physics
Condition:
New
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£53.22

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The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations by Steven Weinberg provides a comprehensive introduction to quantum field theory. This two-volume work covers the foundations of quantum field theory, starting with a fresh and logical development that emphasizes 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 as a natural consequence. The author presents the classic calculations of quantum electrodynamics in a thoroughly modern way, using path integrals and dimensional regularization.

This book is an invaluable reference for physicists and mathematicians who use quantum field theory, and it is also suitable as a textbook for graduate students in this area. Problems are included at the end of each chapter to support learning and understanding.

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