Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory

A Mathematical Primer

Jonathan Dimock (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

238 Seiten

2011
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-00509-9 (ISBN)

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Explaining the concepts of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory in a precise mathematical language, this textbook is an ideal introduction for graduate students in mathematics, helping to prepare them for further studies in quantum physics. The textbook covers topics that are central to quantum physics: non-relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum statistical mechanics, relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. There is also background material on analysis, classical mechanics, relativity and probability. Each topic is explored through a statement of basic principles followed by simple examples. Around 100 problems throughout the textbook help readers develop their understanding.

Jonathan Dimock is Professor of Mathematics, SUNY, Buffalo. He has carried out research in various areas of mathematical physics, including constructive quantum field theory, quantum field theory on manifolds, renormalization group methods and string theory.

Introduction; Part I. Non-relativistic: 1. Mathematical prelude; 2. Classical mechanics; 3. Quantum mechanics; 4. Single particle; 5. Many particles; 6. Statistical mechanics; Part II. Relativistic: 7. Relativity; 8. Scalar particles and fields; 9. Electrons and photons; 10. Field theory on a manifold; Part III. Probabilistic Methods: 11. Path integrals; 12. Fields as random variables; 13. A nonlinear field theory; Appendices; References; Index.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	3.2.2011
Zusatzinfo	Worked examples or Exercises
Verlagsort	Cambridge
Sprache	englisch
Maße	194 x 253 mm
Gewicht	690 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Quantenphysik
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Thermodynamik
ISBN-10	1-107-00509-4 / 1107005094
ISBN-13	978-1-107-00509-9 / 9781107005099
Zustand	Neuware