Quantum Field Theory and Critical Phenomena

Jean Zinn-Justin

1074 pages, parution le 13/12/2002 (4^eme édition)

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Review from previous edition: "This excellent book offers a systematic presentation of the quantum field theory approach in describing all fundamental interactions in particle physics and the second order phase transition in statistical mechanics" Giuseppe Mussardo, Mathematical Reviews "...a remarkable achievement..." I. D. Lawrie, Contemporary Physics "This excellent book is surely destined to become a valuable and standard work of reference." Lewis Ryder, Times Higher Educational Supplement

This is the first book on Quantum Field Theory which emphasizes the common aspects of particle physics and the theory of critical phenomena. This new fourth edition is completely revised, with more than 50% new material added to the OUP classic.

Readership: Theoretical particle physicists and statistical physicists at graduate level and above.

Completely revised fourth edition of a classic text
Fully updated, containing 50% new material, including three new chapters
Emphasis on common aspects of particle physics and critical phenomena
Provides profound understanding of QFT, renormalization group, and their main applications in physics
Website for exercises

Contents

1 Algebraic Preliminaries
2 Euclidean Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics
3 Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics: Generalizations
4 Stochastic Differential Equatons: Langevin, Fokker-Planck Equations
5 Path and Functional Integrals in Quantum Statistical Physics
6 Quantum Evolution: from Particles to Fields
7 Quantum Field Theory: Functional Methods. Perturbation Theory
8 Relativistic Fermions
9 Quantum Field Theory: Divergences and Regularization
10 Introduction to Renormalization Theory. Renormalization Group Equations
11 Dimensional Regularization, Minimal Subtraction: RG Functions
12 Renormalization of Composite Operators. Short Distance Expansion
13 Symmetries and Renormalization
14 The Non-Linear sigma-Model: An Example of a Non-Linear Symmetry
15 General Non-Linear Models in Two Dimensions
16 BRS Symmetry and Stochastic Field Equations
17 From Langevin Equation to Supersymmetry
18 Abelian Gauge Theories
19 Non-Abelian Gauge Theories: Introduction
20 The Standard Model. Anomalies
21 Gauge Theories: Master Equation and Renormalization
22 Classical and Quantum Gravity. Riemannian Manifolds and Tensors
23 Critical Phenomena: General Considerations
24 Mean Field Theory for Ferromagnetic Systems
25 General Renormalization Group. The Critical Theory Near Dimension Four
26 Scaling Behaviour in the Critical Domain
27 Corrections to Scaling Behaviour
28 Non-Magnetic Systems and the (phi squared)squared Field Theory (see TOC for exact title)
29 Calculation of Universal Quantities
30 The O(N) Vector Model for N Large
31 Phase Transitions Near Two Dimensions
32 Two-Dimensional Modes and Bosonization Method
33 The O(2) Classical Spin Model in Two Dimensions
34 Critical Properties of Gauge Theories
35 UV Fixed Points in Quantum Field Theory
36 Critical Dynamics
37 Field Theory in a Finite Geometry: Finite Size Scaling
38 Quantum Field Theory at Finite Temperature: Equilibrium Properties
39 Instantons in Quantum Mechanics
40 Unstable Vacua in Quantum Field Theory
41 Degenerate Classical Minima and Instantons
42 Perturbation Series at Large Orders. Summation Methods
43 Multi-Instantons in Quantum Mechanics

L'auteur - Jean Zinn-Justin

Jean Zinn-Justin est chercheur en physique théorique au CEA/Saclay et professeur de mathématiques associé à l'université de Paris VII. Ses travaux portent sur différentes applications de la théorie quantique des champs, de la théorie des transitions de phase en physique statistique à la physique des interactions fondamentales. Il est l'auteur d'un livre de théorie quantique des champs Quantum Field Theory and Critical Phenomena.

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Éditeur(s)	Oxford University Press
Auteur(s)	Jean Zinn-Justin
Parution	13/12/2002
Édition	4^eme édition
Nb. de pages	1074
Format	17 x 24,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1777g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780198509233
ISBN13	978-0-19-850923-3