{"product_id":"methods-of-contemporary-gauge-theory-paperback-9780521022156","title":"Methods of Contemporary Gauge Theory (Paperback) 9780521022156","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\u003eThis 2002 book is a thorough introduction to quantum theory of gauge fields, with emphasis on modern non-perturbative methods.\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\"\u003e9780521022156, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 3 November 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e432 pages, 133 exercises\u003cbr\u003e24.5 x 17.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.681 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' … the book is a valuable source of information on recent developments for advanced students.' Zentralblatt für Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete Mathematics Abstracts\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis 2002 book introduces the quantum theory of gauge fields. Emphasis is placed on four non-perturbative methods: path integrals, lattice gauge theories, the 1\/N expansion, and reduced matrix models, all of which have important contemporary applications. Written as a textbook, it assumes a knowledge of quantum mechanics and elements of perturbation theory, while many relevant concepts are pedagogically 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 the 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.\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: 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], Particle \u0026amp; high-energy physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Particle \u0026amp; high-energy physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Particle%20\u0026amp;%20high-energy%20physics%20%5BPHP%5D%22\"\u003ePHP\u003c\/a\u003e], Condensed matter physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Condensed matter physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Condensed%20matter%20physics%20%5Bliquid%20state%20\u0026amp;%20solid%20state%20physics%5D%20%5BPHFC%5D%22\"\u003eliquid state \u0026amp; solid state physics PHFC\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":46006164259096,"sku":"9780521022156","price":29.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521022156i_d249458d-1357-43f7-aad1-ff7fc4c37c37.jpg?v=1691376951","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/methods-of-contemporary-gauge-theory-paperback-9780521022156","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}