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A modern pedagogic introduction to the ideas and techniques of quantum field theory. After a brief overview of particle physics, the quantum theory of scalar and spinor fields, and then of gauge fields, is developed. Concluding chapters survey 'topological' objects and supersymmetry.

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'It is very strongly recommended to anyone seeking an elementary introduction to modern approaches to quantum field theory.' Physics Bulletin

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Preface; 1. Introduction: synopsis of particle physics; 2. Single particle relativistic wave equations; 3. Lagrangian formulation, symmetries and gauge fields; 4. Canonical quantisation and particle interpretation; 5. Path integrals and quantum mechanics; 6. Path integral quantisation and Feynman rules: scalar and spinor fields; 7. Path integral quantisation: gauge fields; 8. Spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Weinberg–Salam model; 9. Renormalisation; 10. Topological objects in field theory; 11. Supersymmetry; Index.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 6/6/1996 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521478144, 978-0521478144
      ISBN10: 0521478146
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A modern pedagogic introduction to the ideas and techniques of quantum field theory. After a brief overview of particle physics, the quantum theory of scalar and spinor fields, and then of gauge fields, is developed. Concluding chapters survey 'topological' objects and supersymmetry.

      Trade Review
      'It is very strongly recommended to anyone seeking an elementary introduction to modern approaches to quantum field theory.' Physics Bulletin

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. Introduction: synopsis of particle physics; 2. Single particle relativistic wave equations; 3. Lagrangian formulation, symmetries and gauge fields; 4. Canonical quantisation and particle interpretation; 5. Path integrals and quantum mechanics; 6. Path integral quantisation and Feynman rules: scalar and spinor fields; 7. Path integral quantisation: gauge fields; 8. Spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Weinberg–Salam model; 9. Renormalisation; 10. Topological objects in field theory; 11. Supersymmetry; Index.

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