Ian Johnston Rhind Aitchison

An Informal Introduction to Gauge Field Theories

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Produktbeschreibung

In this short book Dr Aitchison gives an introduction to quantum electrodynamics, a knowledge of which is essential in understanding modern particle physics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Juli 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 282g
• ISBN-13: 9780521039543
• ISBN-10: 0521039541
• Artikelnr.: 22959102

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Introduction and motivations
2. Symmetries in quantum field theory: I. Manifest
3. Gauge fields and the gauge principle
4. Quantisation of vector fields: I. Massless
5. Quantisation of vector fields: II. Massive
6. Symmetry in quantum field theory: II. Hidden
7. Theory of weak and electromagnetic interactions
8. Renormalisation matters
References
Index.