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The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations (Paperback)
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In The Quantum Theory of Fields, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg
combines his exceptional physical insight with his gift for clear
exposition to provide a self-contained, comprehensive, and
up-to-date introduction to quantum field theory. This is a
two-volume work. Volume I introduces the foundations of quantum
field theory. The development is fresh and logical throughout, with
each step carefully motivated by what has gone before, and
emphasizing the reasons why such a theory should describe nature.
After a brief historical outline, the book begins anew with the
principles about which we are most certain, relativity and quantum
mechanics, and the properties of particles that follow from these
principles. Quantum field theory emerges from this as a natural
consequence. The author presents the classic calculations of
quantum electrodynamics in a thoroughly modern way, showing the use
of path integrals and dimensional regularization. His account of
renormalization theory reflects the changes in our view of quantum
field theory since the advent of effective field theories. The
book's scope extends beyond quantum electrodynamics to elementary
particle physics, and nuclear physics. It contains much original
material, and is peppered with examples and insights drawn from the
author's experience as a leader of elementary particle research.
Problems are included at the end of each chapter. This work will be
an invaluable reference for all physicists and mathematicians who
use quantum field theory, and it is also appropriate as a textbook
for graduate students in this area.
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