Introduction To Classical And Quantum Field Theory (physics Textbook)
by Tai-Kai Ng /
2009 / English / PDF
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This is the first introductory textbook on quantum field theory to
be written from the point of view of condensed matter physics. As
such, it presents the basic concepts and techniques of statistical
field theory, clearly explaining how and why they are integrated
into modern (and classical) field theory, and includes the latest
developments.
This is the first introductory textbook on quantum field theory to
be written from the point of view of condensed matter physics. As
such, it presents the basic concepts and techniques of statistical
field theory, clearly explaining how and why they are integrated
into modern (and classical) field theory, and includes the latest
developments.
Written by an expert in the field, with a broad experience in
teaching and training, it manages to present such substantial
topics as phases and phase transitions or solitons and instantons
in an accessible and concise way.
Written by an expert in the field, with a broad experience in
teaching and training, it manages to present such substantial
topics as phases and phase transitions or solitons and instantons
in an accessible and concise way.
Divided into two parts, the first covers fundamental physics and
the mathematics background needed by students in order to enter the
field, while the second part discusses applications of quantum
field theory to a few basic problems. The emphasis here lies on how
modern concepts of quantum field theory are embedded in these
approaches, and also on the limitations of standard quantum field
theory techniques in facing 'real' physics problems.
Divided into two parts, the first covers fundamental physics and
the mathematics background needed by students in order to enter the
field, while the second part discusses applications of quantum
field theory to a few basic problems. The emphasis here lies on how
modern concepts of quantum field theory are embedded in these
approaches, and also on the limitations of standard quantum field
theory techniques in facing 'real' physics problems.
Throughout, there are numerous end-of-chapter problems, and a free
solutions manual is available for lecturers.
Throughout, there are numerous end-of-chapter problems, and a free
solutions manual is available for lecturers.
