Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 279 Seiten)
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ISBN:
9781009402415
Series Statement:
Cambridge monographs on particle physics, nuclear physics and cosmology 31
Content:
Non-Abelian gauge theories, such as quantum chromodynamics (QCD) or electroweak theory, are best studied with the aid of Green's functions that are gauge-invariant off-shell, but unlike for the photon in quantum electrodynamics, conventional graphical constructions fail. The pinch technique provides a systematic framework for constructing such Green's functions, and has many useful applications. Beginning with elementary one-loop examples, this book goes on to extend the method to all orders, showing that the pinch technique is equivalent to calculations in the background field Feynman gauge. The Schwinger-Dyson equations are derived within the pinch technique framework, and are used to show how a dynamical gluon mass arises in QCD. Finally the volume turns to its many applications. This book is ideal for elementary particle theorists and graduate students. This 2011 title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.
Note:
Previously issued in print: 2011. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on July 24, 2023)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781009402439
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781009402446
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9781009402446
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1017/9781009402415
