Wilson Lines in Quantum Field Theory

The objective of this book is to get the reader acquainted with theoretical and
mathematical foundations of the concept of Wilson loops in the context of modern
quantum fi eld theory. It offers an introduction to calculations with Wilson lines, and
shows the recent development of the subject in different important areas of research
within the historical context.

About the author

The objective of this book is to get the reader acquainted with theoretical and mathematical foundations of the concept of Wilson loops in the context of modern quantum field theory. It offers an introduction to calculations with Wilson lines, and shows the recent development of the subject in different important areas of research within the historical context. For the second edition we also revised the methodological framework and updated the presentation style.

Product details

• Authors: Igor Olegovich Cherednikov, Tom Mertens, Van der V, Frederik Van der Veken, Frederik van der Veken
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.02.2024
• EAN: 9783110650921
• ISBN: 978-3-11-065092-1
• No. of pages: 275
• Dimensions: 176 mm x 245 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 610 g
• Illustrations: 30 col. ill.
• Series: De Gruyter Studies in Mathematical Physics; De Gruyter Studies in Mathematical Physics, 24
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Miscellaneous