{"product_id":"quantum-field-theory-9780521478144","title":"Quantum Field Theory","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'It is very strongly recommended to anyone seeking an elementary introduction to modern approaches to quantum field theory.' Physics Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface; 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.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767666835799,"sku":"9780521478144","price":66.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780521478144.jpg?v=1758714290","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/quantum-field-theory-9780521478144","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}