| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 440 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
1. Classical and Quantum Mechanics of Particle Systems -- 2. Classical Field Theory -- 3. Nonrelativistic Quantum Field Theory -- 4. Spin-0 Fields: The Klein-Gordon Equation -- 5. Spin-1/2 Fields: The Dirac Equation -- 6. Spin-1 Fields: The Maxwell and Proca Equations -- 7. Quantization of the Photon Field -- 8. Interacting Quantum Fields -- 9. The Reduction Formalism -- 10. Discrete Symmetry Transformations -- 11. The Path-Integral Method -- 12. Path Integrals in Field Theory |
| Summary |
Theoretical physics has become a many-faceted science. For the young stu dent it is difficult enough to cope with the overwhelming amount of new scientific material that has to be learned, let alone obtain an overview of the entire field, which ranges from mechanics through electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, field theory, nuclear and heavy-ion science, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and solid-state theory to elementary-particle physics. And this knowledge should be acquired in just 8-10 semesters, during which, in addition, a Diploma or Master's thesis has to be worked on or examinations prepared for. All this can be achieved only if the university teachers help to introduce the student to the new disciplines as early on as possible, in order to create interest and excitement that in turn set free essential new energy. At the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt we therefore con front the student with theoretical physics immediately, in the first semester. Theoretical Mechanics I and II, Electrodynamics, and Quantum Mechanics I - An Introduction are the basic courses during the first two years. These lectures are supplemented with many mathematical explanations and much support material. After the fourth semester of studies, graduate work begins, and Quantum Mechanics II - Symmetries, Statistical Mechanics and Ther modynamics, Relativistic Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Electrodynamics, the Gauge Theory of Weak Interactions, and Quantum Chromo dynamics are obligatory |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Translation of: Feldquantisierung |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Quantum field theory.
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Path integrals.
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Path integrals
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Quantum field theory
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Kwantumveldentheorie.
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Pad-integralen.
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Champs, Théorie quantique des.
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Intégrales de chemin.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Reinhardt, J. (Joachim), 1952-
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| ISBN |
9783642614859 |
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364261485X |
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9783540780489 |
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3540780483 |
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