Description
Book SynopsisA 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 ContentsPreface; 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.
