Lectures on Quantum Field Theory and Functional Integration

This book provides a concise introduction to quantum field theory and functional integration, focusing on mathematical methods and their application to standard models. It treats functional integration as a rigorous tool and emphasizes the mathematical framework, making it suitable for numerical simulations. The book arose from the author's teaching and includes topics treated as introductions to the problem rather than complete solutions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 235 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book provides a concise yet thorough introduction to quantum field theory and functional integration, catering to students of physics and mathematics. Its primary objective is to elucidate the mathematical methodologies developed in the 1970s and 1980s and apply these techniques to standard models of quantum field theory. Unlike other textbooks in this field, this book treats functional integration as a rigorous mathematical tool, emphasizing the mathematical framework rather than focusing solely on particle physics applications. It highlights the suitability of the functional integral approach for numerical simulations, distinguishing it from the operator framework. The book originated from the author's teaching experiences in Wroclaw and maintains the structure of his lectures. As a result, certain topics are presented as an introduction to the problem rather than offering a comprehensive solution with all intricate details. Additionally, some of the mathematical methods described in the book have emerged from the author's own research endeavors.

Weight: 547g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031307119
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023