{"product_id":"9780691223483","title":"A Prelude to Quantum Field Theory","description":"Author: John Donoghue\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780691223483\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jul 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 184\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA concise, beginner-friendly introduction to quantum field theory. Quantum field theory is a powerful framework that extends quantum mechanics in ways that are essential in many modern applications. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile it is the fundamental formalism for the study of many areas of physics, quantum field theory requires a different way of thinking, and many newcomers to the subject struggle with the transition from quantum mechanics. \u003ci\u003eA Prelude to Quantum Field Theory\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the key concepts of quantum field theory in a brief and accessible manner while never sacrificing mathematical rigor. The result is an easy-to-use textbook that distills the most general properties of the theory without overwhelming beginning students with more advanced applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridges quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, emphasising analogies and differences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasises a \u0026amp;#x27;quantum field theoretical mindset\u0026amp;#x27; while maintaining mathematical rigor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObtains quantum fields as the continuum limit of a quantised system of many particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights the correspondence between wave function-fundamental in quantum mechanics-and the formalism of second quantisation used in quantum field theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a step-by-step derivation of Feynman rules for the perturbative study of interacting theories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces students to renormalisation, path integrals techniques, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses more modern topics like effective field theories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for both undergraduate and graduate students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven in the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;A robust, hands-on introduction to quantum field theory for undergraduate students. Donoghue and Sorbo know this material inside and out.\u0026amp;#x27; - C. P. Burgess, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Effective Field Theory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Donoghue and Sorbo present the conceptual aspects of field theory clearly and accessibly, without dragging students into heavy formalism. There is a real need for a book like this.\u0026amp;#x27;\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Surjeet Rajendran, Johns Hopkins University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46803823165598,"sku":"ADS-9780691223483","price":54.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780691223483.jpg?v=1778206246","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780691223483","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}