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This book describes, as simply as is possible, the ideas and techniques of quantum field theory, on which is based our current understanding of subnuclear physics. In recent years this has advanced considerably with the discovery of charmed particles and the weak intermediate vector bosons predicted by gauge theories. After a brief survey of particle physics, the quantum theory of scalar and spinor fields, and then of gauge fields, is developed. The emphasis throughout is on functional methods, which have Played a large part in modern field theory. The book concludes with a brief survey of 'topological' objects in field theory. The author assumes a knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139780521338592
eBay Product ID (ePID)88993947
Product Key Features
Publication NameQuantum Field Theory
SubjectPhysics
Publication Year1986
TypeTextbook
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
AuthorL. H. Ryder
Number of Pages455 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height228 mm
Item Weight551 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorL. H. Ryder