Conceptual Framework of Quantum Field Theory

The book provides a step by step construction of the framework of relativistic quantum field theory, starting from a minimal set of basic foundational postulates. The emphasis is on a careful and detailed description of the conceptual subtleties of modern field theory, many of which are glossed over in other texts.

About the author

Anthony Duncan is Professor of Physics at the University of Pittsburgh, USA.

Summary

The book provides a step by step construction of the framework of relativistic quantum field theory, starting from a minimal set of basic foundational postulates. The emphasis is on a careful and detailed description of the conceptual subtleties of modern field theory, many of which are glossed over in other texts.

Additional text

This is not your average quantum field theory book. Duncan provides a new perspecetive on the field, emphasising a number of conceptual and technical aspects that are usually brushed conveniently under the carpet. This should be high on the reading list of any serious researcher.

Product details

• Authors: Anthony Duncan, Anthony (Professor of Physics Duncan, Duncan Anthony
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2018
• EAN: 9780198807650
• ISBN: 978-0-19-880765-0
• No. of pages: 794
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); SCIENCE / History, SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory, SCIENCE / Physics / Mathematical & Computational, SCIENCE / Physics / Relativity, History of Science, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), Particle & high-energy physics, Relativity physics, Mathematical physics, Particle and high-energy physics, SCIENCE / Physics / Particle, Mathematical / Computational / Theoretical physics