000			01582 a2200205 4500
003			OSt
005			20231222105511.0
008			231222b xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
020			_a9781108470902
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a537.623 _bW67i
100			_aWilliams, Anthony G.
245			_aIntroduction to quantum field theory _bclassical mechanics to gauge field theories _cAnthony G. Williams
260			_bCambridge University Press _c2023 _aCambridge
300			_axix, 772p
520			_aThis textbook offers a detailed and uniquely self-contained presentation of quantum and gauge field theories. Writing from a modern perspective, the author begins with a discussion of advanced dynamics and special relativity before guiding students steadily through the fundamental principles of relativistic quantum mechanics and classical field theory. This foundation is then used to develop the full theoretical framework of quantum and gauge field theories. The introductory, opening half of the book allows it to be used for a variety of courses, from advanced undergraduate to graduate level, and students lacking a formal background in more elementary topics will benefit greatly from this approach. Williams provides full derivations wherever possible and adopts a pedagogical tone without sacrificing rigour. Worked examples are included throughout the text and end-of-chapter problems help students to reinforce key concepts. A fully worked solutions manual is available online for instructors.
650			_aQuantum field theory
942			_cBK
999			_c567038 _d567038