Introduction to Quantum Field Theory - Hardcover

Kiselev, V.lG.; Shnir, Ya.M.; Tregubovich, A.Ya.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9056992376 ISBN 13: 9789056992378

Publisher: CRC Press, 2000

Synopsis

This text explains the features of quantum and statistical field systems that result from their field-theoretic nature and are common to different physical contexts. It supplies the practical tools for carrying out calculations and discusses the meaning of the results. The central concept is that of effective action (or free energy), and the main technical tool is the path integral, although other formalisms are also mentioned. The author emphasizes the simplest models first, then progresses to discussions of real systems before addressing more general and rigorous conclusions. The book is structured around carefully selected problems, which are solved in detail.

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V.lG. Kiselev, Ya.M. Shnir, A.Ya. Tregubovich

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This text explains the features of quantum and statistical field systems that result from their field-theoretic nature and are common to different physical contexts. It supplies the practical tools for carrying out calculations and discusses the meaning of the results. The central concept is that of effective action (or free energy), and the main technical tool is the path integral, although other formalisms are also mentioned. The authors emphasize the simplest models first, then progress to discussions of real systems before addressing more general and rigorous conclusions. The book is structured around carefully selected problems, which are solved in detail.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9056992376
• ISBN 13: 9789056992378
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 456