Advanced Topics in Quantum Field Theory: A Lecture Course

Quantum field theory is the foundation of our understanding of physical phenomena, emphasizing nonperturbative phenomena and supersymmetry. This Second Edition is revised to include topics such as higher-form global symmetries, anomalies, and non-Abelian supersymmetric vortex strings, with over 90 problems with detailed solutions. It is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 800 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Quantum field theory serves as the foundation for our contemporary understanding of physical phenomena at the most fundamental level. This comprehensive and systematic text places significant emphasis on nonperturbative phenomena and supersymmetry. It encompasses a thorough exploration of diverse phases of gauge theories, extended objects, and their quantization, as well as global supersymmetry from a modern perspective. This Second Edition has been updated to incorporate recent developments, such as higher-form global symmetries and their applications, anomalies in supersymmetric theories beyond Ferrara–Zumino, and non-Abelian supersymmetric vortex strings. Additionally, a new final section has been included, comprising over 90 problems with detailed solutions, enabling students to assess their comprehension of the acquired knowledge and offering supplementary details to complement the main text descriptions. This book is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics.

Quantum field theory serves as the foundation for our contemporary understanding of physical phenomena at the most fundamental level. This comprehensive and systematic text places significant emphasis on nonperturbative phenomena and supersymmetry. It encompasses a thorough exploration of diverse phases of gauge theories, extended objects, and their quantization, as well as global supersymmetry from a modern perspective. This Second Edition has been updated to incorporate recent developments, such as higher-form global symmetries and their applications, anomalies in supersymmetric theories beyond Ferrara–Zumino, and non-Abelian supersymmetric vortex strings. Additionally, a new final section has been included, comprising over 90 problems with detailed solutions, enabling students to assess their comprehension of the acquired knowledge and offering supplementary details to complement the main text descriptions. This book is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics.

Weight: 1708g
Dimension: 186 x 263 x 46 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108840422
Edition number: 2 Revised edition