Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 609 Seiten)
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Diagramme
Edition:
7th printing
ISBN:
9781139644167
Content:
Available for the first time in paperback, The Quantum Theory of Fields is a self-contained, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to quantum field theory from Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg. 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. After a brief historical outline, the book begins with the principles of relativity and quantum mechanics, and the properties of particles that follow. Quantum field theory emerges from this as a natural consequence. The classic calculations of quantum electrodynamics are presented in a thoroughly modern way, showing the use of path integrals and dimensional regularization. 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. Exercises are included at the end of each chapter
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521550017
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521670531
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780521550017
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1017/CBO9781139644167
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Author information:
Weinberg, Steven 1933-2021