Introduction to quantum field theory. (2000)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: V.G. Kiselev, Ya. M. Shnir, A. Ya. Tregubovich ; edited for English by M.J. Lilley and C.J. Houghton.
• Other Names: Kiselev, V. G; Shnir, Ya. M (Yakov M.); Tregubovich, A. Ya (Arthur Ya.)
• Contents: I. The Path Integral in Quantum Mechanics -- 1. Action in Classical Mechanics -- 2. The Path Integral in Quantum Mechanics -- 3. The Euclidean Path Integral -- II. Introduction to Quantum Field Theory -- 4. Classical and Quantum Fields -- 5. Vacuum Energy in [phi][superscript 4] Theory -- 6. The Effective Action in [phi][superscript 4] Theory -- 7. Renormalization of the Effective Action -- 8. Renormalization Group -- 9. Concluding Remarks -- III. More Complex Fields and Objects -- 10. Second Quantisation: From Particles to Fields -- 11. Path Integral For Fermions -- 12. Gauge Fields -- 13. Topological Objects in Field Theory -- A. Some Integrals and Products -- B. Splitting of Energy Levels in Double-Well Potential -- C. Lie Algebras.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Extent: 1 online resource (456 pages)
• Subjects: 530.14/3; Quantum field theory; Quantum field theory; Champs, théorie quantique des
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482287523; 1482287528
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