Quantum Field Theory: From Operators to Path Integrals, 2nd Edition (Physics Textbook) - Softcover

Huang, Kerson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3527408460 ISBN 13: 9783527408467

Publisher: Wiley-VCH, 2010

Synopsis

A new, updated and enhanced edition of the classic work, which was welcomed for its general approach and self-sustaining organization of the chapters. Written by a highly respected textbook writer and researcher, this book has a more general scope and adopts a more practical approach than other books. It includes applications of condensed matter physics, first developing traditional concepts, including Feynman graphs, before moving on to such key topics as functional integrals, statistical mechanics and Wilson's renormalization group. The author takes care to explain the connection between the latter and conventional perturbative renormalization. Due to the rapid advance and increase in importance of low dimensional systems, this second edition fills a gap in the market with its added discussions of low dimensional systems, including one-dimensional conductors. All the chapters have been revised, while more clarifying explanations and problems have been added. A FREE SOLUTIONS MANUAL is available for lecturers from www.wiley-vch.de/textbooks.

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Review

"The description of low dimensional systems, e.g. one-dimensional conductors, is added. Moreover, in the appendix C, Polchinski's renormation equation is derived, solved and applied to the asymptotically free scalar field." (Zentralblatt MATH, 2010)

"Written by a highly respected textbook writer and researcher, this book has a more general scope and adopts a more practical approach than other books." (ETDE - Energy Database, 2010)

From the Back Cover

A unique approach to quantum field theory, with emphasis on the principles of renormalization Quantum field theory is frequently approached from the perspective of particle physics. This book adopts a more general point of view and includes applications of condensed matter physics. Written by a highly respected writer and researcher, it first develops traditional concepts, including Feynman graphs, before moving on to key topics such as functional integrals, statistical mechanics, and Wilson′s renormalization group. The connection between the latter and conventional perturbative renormalization is explained.

Quantum Field Theory is an exceptional textbook for graduate students familiar with advanced quantum mechanics as well as physicists with an interest in theoretical physics. It features:
∗ Coverage of quantum electrodynamics with practical calculations and a discussion of perturbative renormalization
∗ A discussion of the Feynman path integrals and a host of current subjects, including the physical approach to renormalization, spontaneous symmetry breaking and superfluidity, and topological excitations
∗ Nineteen self–contained chapters with exercises, supplemented with graphs and charts

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-VCH
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 3527408460
• ISBN 13: 9783527408467
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 440