This textbook offers a detailed and uniquely self-contained presentation of quantum and gauge field theories. Writing from a modern perspective, the author begins with a discussion of advanced dynamics and special relativity before guiding students steadily through the fundamental principles of relativistic quantum mechanics and classical field theory. This foundation is then used to develop the full theoretical framework of quantum and gauge field theories. The introductory, opening half of the book allows it to be used for a variety of courses, from advanced undergraduate to graduate level, and students lacking a formal background in more elementary topics will benefit greatly from this approach. Williams provides full derivations wherever possible and adopts a pedagogical tone without sacrificing rigour. Worked examples are included throughout the text and end-of-chapter problems help students to reinforce key concepts. A fully worked solutions manual is available online for instructors.
Author(s): Ethan N. Carragher, Anthony G. Williams
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 792
Preface to Solutions Manual
1 Lorentz and Poincaré Invariance
1.1 Problem 1
1.2 Problem 2
1.3 Problem 3
1.4 Problem 4
1.5 Problem 5
1.6 Problem 6
1.7 Problem 7
1.8 Problem 8
1.9 Problem 9
1.10 Problem 10
1.11 Problem 11
1.12 Problem 12
1.13 Problem 13
1.14 Problem 14
1.15 Problem 15
1.16 Problem 16
2 Classical Mechanics
2.1 Problem 1
2.2 Problem 2
2.3 Problem 3
2.4 Problem 4
2.5 Problem 5
2.6 Problem 6
2.7 Problem 7
2.8 Problem 8
2.9 Problem 9
2.10 Problem 10
2.11 Problem 11
2.12 Problem 12
2.13 Problem 13
2.14 Problem 14
2.15 Problem 15
3 Relativistic classical fields
3.1 Problem 1
3.2 Problem 2
3.3 Problem 3
3.4 Problem 4
3.5 Problem 5
3.6 Problem 6
3.7 Problem 7
3.8 Problem 8
4 Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
4.1 Problem 1
4.2 Problem 2
4.3 Problem 3
4.4 Problem 4
4.5 Problem 5
4.6 Problem 6
4.7 Problem 7
4.8 Problem 8
4.9 Problem 9
4.10 Problem 10
4.11 Problem 11
4.12 Problem 12
5 Introduction to Particle Physics
5.1 Problem 1
5.2 Problem 2
5.3 Problem 3
5.4 Problem 4
5.5 Problem 5
5.6 Problem 6
5.7 Problem 7
5.8 Problem 8
5.9 Problem 9
5.10 Problem 10
5.11 Problem 11
5.12 Problem 12
6 Formulation of Quantum Field Theory
6.1 Problem 1
6.2 Problem 2
6.3 Problem 3
6.4 Problem 4
6.5 Problem 5
6.6 Problem 6
6.7 Problem 7
6.8 Problem 8
6.9 Problem 9
6.10 Problem 10
6.11 Problem 11
6.12 Problem 12
6.13 Problem 13
7 Interacting Quantum Field Theories
7.1 Problem 1
7.2 Problem 2
7.3 Problem 3
7.4 Problem 4
7.5 Problem 5
7.6 Problem 6
7.7 Problem 7
7.8 Problem 8
7.9 Problem 9
7.10 Problem 10
8 Symmetries and Renormalization
8.1 Problem 1
8.2 Problem 2
8.3 Problem 3
8.4 Problem 4
8.5 Problem 5
8.6 Problem 6
8.7 Problem 7
8.8 Problem 8
9 Gauge Field Theories
9.1 Problem 1
9.2 Problem 2
9.3 Problem 3
9.4 Problem 4
9.5 Problem 5
9.6 Problem 6
9.7 Problem 7
9.8 Problem 8
9.9 Problem 9
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