{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-quantum-field-theory-paperback-9780521311328","title":"An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Paperback) 9780521311328","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAn Introduction to Quantum Field Theory\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a systematic presentation of quantum field theory from first principles, emphasizing both theoretical concepts and experimental applications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGeorge Sterman (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521311328, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 26 August 1993\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e592 pages, 120 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e24.7 x 17.2 x 3.2 cm, 1.038 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...useful for an introductory course in quantum field theory to graduate students. Furthermore it provides a good introduction to the theory of perturbative QCD for research scientists who are interested to work in this field.\"  Paolo Nason, Cern Courier\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis is a systematic presentation of quantum field theory from first principles, emphasizing both theoretical concepts and experimental applications. Starting from introductory quantum and classical mechanics, this book develops the quantum field theories that make up the 'Standard Model' of elementary processes. It derives the basic techniques and theorems that underly theory and experiment, including those that are the subject of theoretical development. Special attention is also given to the derivations of cross sections relevant to current high-energy experiments and to perturbative quantum chromodynamics, with examples drawn from electron-positron annihilation, deeply inelastic scattering and hadron-hadron scattering. The first half of the book introduces the basic ideas of field theory. The discussion of mathematical issues is everywhere pedagogical and self contained. Topics include the role of internal symmetry and relativistic invariance, the path integral, gauge theories and spontaneous symmetry breaking, and cross sections in the Standard Model and in the parton model. The material of this half is sufficient for an understanding of the Standard Model and its basic experimental consequences. The second half of the book deals with perturbative field theory beyond the lowest-order approximation. Exercises are included for each chapter, and several appendices complement the text.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Scalar Fields: 1. Classical fields and symmetries\u003cbr\u003e 2. Canonical quantization\u003cbr\u003e 3. Path integrals, perturbation theory and Feynman rules\u003cbr\u003e 4. Scattering and cross sections for scalar fields\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Fields with Spin: 5. Spinors, vectors and gauge invariance\u003cbr\u003e 6. Spin and canonical quantization\u003cbr\u003e 7. Path integrals for fermions and gauge fields\u003cbr\u003e 8. Gauge theories at lowest order\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Renormalization: 9. Loops, regularization and unitarity\u003cbr\u003e 10. Introduction to renormalization\u003cbr\u003e 11. Renormalization and unitarity of gauge theories\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. The Nature of Perturbative Cross Sections: 12. Perturbative corrections and the infrared problem\u003cbr\u003e 13. Analytic structure and infrared finiteness\u003cbr\u003e 14. Factorization and evolution in high energy scattering\u003cbr\u003e 15. Epilogue: bound states and the limitations of perturbation theory\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Quantum physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Quantum physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Quantum%20physics%20%5Bquantum%20mechanics%20\u0026amp;%20quantum%20field%20theory%5D%20%5BPHQ%5D%22\"\u003equantum mechanics \u0026amp; quantum field theory PHQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004866777368,"sku":"9780521311328","price":93.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521311328i_22b6d3e3-abfd-4bd9-a5a3-9a0efa26b815.jpg?v=1691375023","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/an-introduction-to-quantum-field-theory-paperback-9780521311328","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}