Introduction to Quantum Fields on a Lattice

Smit Jan Goddard Peter Yeomans Julia

ISBN 10: 0521890519 / ISBN 13: 9780521890519

Edité par Cambridge University Press, 2008

pp. 284. N° de réf. du vendeur 18533880

Synopsis :

Clear and pedagogical introduction to quantum fields on a lattice, for advanced undergraduates and graduates.

Présentation de l'éditeur: This book provides a concrete introduction to quantum fields on a lattice: a precise and non-perturbative definition of quantum field theory obtained by replacing continuous space-time by a discrete set of points on a lattice. The path integral on the lattice is explained in concrete examples using weak and strong coupling expansions. Fundamental concepts such as 'triviality' of Higgs fields and confinement of quarks and gluons into hadrons are described and illustrated with the results of numerical simulations. The book also provides an introduction to chiral symmetry and chiral gauge theory, as well as quantized non-abelian gauge fields, scaling and universality. Based on the lecture notes of a course given by the author, this book contains many explanatory examples and exercises, and is suitable as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Introduction to Quantum Fields on a Lattice
Éditeur : Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition : 2008
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : New