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Cambridge University Press Power Laws in Astrophysics
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Cambridge University Press GaugeGravity Duality Foundations and Applications
Book SynopsisGauge/gravity duality presents new links between quantum theory and gravity, and provides new tools to solve problems in many areas of theoretical physics. This book is the first textbook on this important topic, enabling graduate students and researchers in particle and condensed matter physics to get acquainted with the subject.Trade Review'An excellent introduction to the gauge/gravity duality and its main applications. A valuable guide both for graduate students and experienced researchers.' Juan Maldacena, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey'This clear and precise book should be very helpful to any student or researcher that is interested in the gauge/gravity correspondence and its field theory applications.' Ofer Aharony, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot'A well-structured and illustrated introduction … and an in depth and up-to-date discussion of all the essential features of the gauge/gravity correspondence.' Andreas Karch, University of Washington, Seattle'Written by experts in the field, this book is remarkable for its broad survey of one of the most cutting-edge topics in theoretical physics of the past ten years.' Nick Evans, University of SouthamptonTable of ContentsPart I. Prerequisites: 1. Elements of field theory; 2. Elements of gravity; 3. Symmetries in quantum field theory; 4. Introduction to superstring theory; Part II. Gauge/Gravity Duality: 5. AdS/CFT correspondence; 6. Tests of the AdS/CFT correspondence; 7. Integrability and scattering amplitudes; 8. Further examples of AdS/CFT; 9. Holographic renormalisation group flows; 10. Duality with D-branes in supergravity; 11. Finite temperature and density; Part III. Applications: 12. Linear response and hydrodynamics; 13. QCD and holography: confinement and chiral symmetry breaking; 14. QCD and holography: finite temperature and density; 15. Strongly coupled condensed matter systems; Appendixes; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Field Theory for Economics and Finance
Book SynopsisThis book provides an introduction to how the mathematical tools from quantum field theory can be applied to economics and finance. Providing a range of quantum mathematical techniques for designing financial instruments, it demonstrates how a range of topics have quantum mechanical formulations, from asset pricing to interest rates.Trade Review'This book could be just the volume for someone wanting to make the transition from calculating matrix elements to designing financial instruments, from spinors to swaps or from operators to options … The book's structure interleaves traditional lessons in quantum field theory with topics in econophysics, producing a rather novel result.' Stephen J. Blundell, Contemporary PhysicsTable of ContentsForeword; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Synopsis; Part I. Introduction: 2. Quantum mechanics; 3. Classical field theory; 4. Acceleration action; 5. Option theory; 6. Path integral of asset prices; Part II. Linear Quantum Fields: 7. Scalar quantum field; 8. Dirac spinor field; 9. Photon gauge field; 10. Forward interest rates' quantum field; 11. Risky interest rates' quantum fields; 12. Bonds: index-linked stochastic coupons; Part III. Nonlinear Quantum Fields: 13. Operator expectation and S matrix; 14. Nonlinear scalar field: Feynman diagrams; 15. Renormalization; 16. β-function; fixed points; 17. Renormalization group and phase transitions; 18. Effective action; 19. Nonlinear interest rates' quantum field; 20. Simulation of nonlinear interest rates; 21. Interest rates range accrual swap; Part IV. 2D Quantum Fields: 22. Two dimensional quantum electrodynamics; 23. Bosonic string theory; 24. Futures asset prices; 25. Epilogue; References; Index.
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