Gauge Field Theories
：An Introduction with Applications
Publication subTitle ：An Introduction with Applications
Author： Mike Guidry
Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication year： 2008
E-ISBN: 9783527617364
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780471631170
Subject： O413.3 of the quantum many - body problem (核论)
Language： ENG
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Description
Acquaints readers with the main concepts and literature of elementary particle physics and quantum field theory. In particular, the book is concerned with the elaboration of gauge field theories in nuclear physics; the possibility of creating fundamental new states of matter such as an extended quark-gluon plasma in ultra-relativistic heavy ion collisions; and the relation of gauge theories to the creation and evolution of the universe. Divided into three parts, it opens with an introduction to the general principles of relativistic quantum field theory followed by the essential ingredients of gauge fields for weak and electromagnetic interactions, quantum chromodynamics and strong interactions. The third part is concerned with the interface between modern elementary particle physics and "applied disciplines" such as nuclear physics, astrophysics and cosmology. Includes references and numerous exercises.
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