Introduction Quantum Fields Lattice: 'A Robust Mate' (Cambridge Lecture Notes in Physics, Series Number 15) - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 0521890519 ISBN 13: 9780521890519

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This book provides a concrete introduction to quantum fields on a lattice: a precise and non-perturbative definition of quantum field theory obtained by replacing continuous space-time by a discrete set of points on a lattice. The path integral on the lattice is explained in concrete examples using weak and strong coupling expansions. Fundamental concepts such as 'triviality' of Higgs fields and confinement of quarks and gluons into hadrons are described and illustrated with the results of numerical simulations. The book also provides an introduction to chiral symmetry and chiral gauge theory, as well as quantized non-abelian gauge fields, scaling and universality. Based on the lecture notes of a course given by the author, this book contains many explanatory examples and exercises, and is suitable as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses.

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Book Description

This book provides a clear and pedagogical introduction to quantum fields on a lattice: a precise and non-perturbative definition of quantum field theory obtained by replacing the space-time continuum by a lattice. Suitable for use as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, containing many explanatory examples and exercises.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521890519
• ISBN 13: 9780521890519
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284