{"product_id":"methods-of-contemporary-gauge-theory-hardback-9781009402057","title":"Methods of Contemporary Gauge Theory (Hardback) 9781009402057","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMethods of Contemporary Gauge Theory\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduces the quantum theory of gauge fields through four non-perturbative methods with important applications; reissued as Open Access.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eYuri Makeenko (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009402057, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 July 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e430 pages\u003cbr\u003e25 x 17.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.91 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book introduces the quantum theory of gauge fields, emphasising four non-perturbative methods which have important applications: path integrals, lattice gauge theories, the 1\/N expansion, and reduced matrix models. Written as a textbook, it assumes a knowledge of quantum mechanics and elements of perturbation theory, while many relevant concepts are introduced at a basic level in the first half of the book. The second half comprehensively covers large-N Yang–Mills theory. The book uses an approach to gauge theories based on path-dependent phase factors known as Wilson loops, and contains problems with detailed solutions to aid understanding. Suitable for advanced graduate courses in quantum field theory, the book will also be of interest to researchers in high energy theory and condensed matter physics as a survey of recent developments in gauge theory. Originally published in 2002, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Path Integrals: 1. Operator calculus\u003cbr\u003e 2. Second quantization\u003cbr\u003e 3. Quantum anomalies from path integral\u003cbr\u003e 4. Instantons in quantum mechanics\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Lattice Gauge Theories: 5. Observables in gauge theories\u003cbr\u003e 6. Gauge fields on a lattice\u003cbr\u003e 7. Lattice methods\u003cbr\u003e 8. Fermions on a lattice\u003cbr\u003e 9. Finite temperatures\u003cbr\u003e Part III. 1\/N Expansion: 10. O(N) vector models\u003cbr\u003e 11. Multicolor QCD\u003cbr\u003e 12. QCD in loop space\u003cbr\u003e 13. Matrix models\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Reduced Models: 14. Eguchi–Kawai model\u003cbr\u003e 15. Twisted reduced models\u003cbr\u003e 16. Non-commutative gauge theories.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Statistical physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Statistical physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Statistical%20physics%20%5BPHS%5D%22\"\u003ePHS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52414001971480,"sku":"9781009402057","price":94.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009402057i.jpg?v=1784335155","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/methods-of-contemporary-gauge-theory-hardback-9781009402057","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}