Quantum Field Theory provides a theoretical framework for
understanding fields and the particles associated with them, and is
the basis of particle physics and condensed matter research. This
graduate level textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to
quantum field theory, giving equal emphasis to operator and path
integral formalisms. It covers modern research such as helicity
spinors, BCFW construction and generalized unitarity cuts; as well as
treating advanced topics including BRST quantization, loop equations,
and finite temperature field theory. Various quantum fields are
described, including scalar and fermionic fields, Abelian vector
fields and Quantum ElectroDynamics (QED), and finally non-Abelian
vector fields and Quantum ChromoDynamics (QCD). Applications to
scattering cross sections in QED and QCD are also described. Each
chapter ends with exercises and an important concepts section,
allowing students to identify the key aspects of the chapter and test
their understanding.
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ISBN
9781108665636
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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