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From Classical to Quantum Fields
Quantum Field Theory has become the universal language of most modern theoretical physics. This introductory textbook shows how this beautiful theory offers the correct mathematical framework to describe and understand the fundamental interactions of elementary particles. The book begins with a brief reminder of basic classical field theories, electrodynamics and general relativity, as well as their symmetry properties, and proceeds with the principles ofquantisation following Feynman's path integral approach. Special care is used at every step to illustrate the correct mathematical formulation of the underlying assumptions. Gauge theories and the problems encountered in their quantisation are discussed in detail. The last chapters contain a full description ofthe Standard Model of particle physics and the attempts to go beyond it, such as grand unified theories and supersymmetry. Written for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in physics and mathematics, the book could also serve as a reference for active researchers in the field.
- GenresPhysics
992 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2017
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May 20, 2024I found a word/acronym that I cannot find.
On page 85, Equation 4.48 ends with "cte." Then on page 86, the first line reads "....ds^2=cte^-1...".
Does anyone know what is "cte"?
On page 85, Equation 4.48 ends with "cte." Then on page 86, the first line reads "....ds^2=cte^-1...".
Does anyone know what is "cte"?
Displaying 1 of 1 review