This book provides a concise introduction to quantum fields on a
lattice: a precise and non-perturbative definition of quantum field
theory obtained by replacing continuous space-time by a discrete
set of points on a lattice. The path integral on the lattice is
explained in concrete examples using weak and strong coupling
expansions. Fundamental concepts such as 'triviality' of Higgs
fields and confinement of quarks and gluons into hadrons are
described and illustrated with the results of numerical
simulations. The book also provides an introduction to chiral
symmetry and chiral gauge theory, as well as quantized non-Abelian
gauge fields, scaling and universality. Based on the lecture notes
of a course given by the author, this book contains many
explanatory examples and exercises, and is suitable as a textbook
for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. Originally
published in 2002, this title has been reissued as an Open Access
publication on Cambridge Core.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Cambridge Lecture Notes in Physics |
Release date: |
July 2023 |
Authors: |
Jan Smit
|
Pages: |
284 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-00-940274-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-00-940274-9 |
Barcode: |
9781009402743 |
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