Ian D. Lawrie

A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The third edition of this best-selling text continues to provide an accessible overview of the fundamental ideas underpinning our understanding of theoretical physics. The basic structure of each theory is explained in explicit mathematical detail with emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than on the technical details of specialized applications. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate courses, this new edition includes updates and advancements in string theory and quantum gravity. A supplementary website provides ancillary material and side issues to create a platform for further research and classroom discussion.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
• 3 ed
• Seitenzahl: 711
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 154mm x 38mm
• Gewicht: 1064g
• ISBN-13: 9781439884461
• ISBN-10: 1439884463
• Artikelnr.: 35453782

Autorenporträt

Lawrie, Ian D.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: The Ways of Nature. Geometry. Classical Physics in Galilean
and Minkowski Spacetimes. General Relativity and Gravitation. Quantum
Theory. Second Quantization and Quantum Field Theory. Relativistic Wave
Equations and Field Theories. Forces, Connections and Gauge Fields.
Interacting Relativistic Field Theories. Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics.
Phase Transitions. Unified Gauge Theories of the Fundamental Interactions.
Solitons and So On. The Early Universe. An Introduction to String Theory.
Gravity and Quantum Mechanics. Some Snapshots of the Tour. Some
Mathematical Notes. Some Elements of Group Theory. Natural Units.
Scattering Cross-sections and Particle Decay Rates.