Quantum Gauge Theories A True Ghost Story |
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Author:
| Scharf, Günter |
ISBN: | 978-0-471-41480-3 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2001 |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Wiley-Interscience |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $177.95 |
Book Description:
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An innovative new treatment of particle physics using quantum gauge theory as its basisIf regarded as operator theories, ghost fields play a very important role in quantum gauge theory, which forms the basis of modern particle physics. The author argues that all known forces in nature-electromagnetism, weak and strong forces, and gravity-follow in a unique way from the basic principle of quantum gauge invariance. Using that as a starting point, this volume discusses gauge theories as...
More DescriptionAn innovative new treatment of particle physics using quantum gauge theory as its basisIf regarded as operator theories, ghost fields play a very important role in quantum gauge theory, which forms the basis of modern particle physics. The author argues that all known forces in nature-electromagnetism, weak and strong forces, and gravity-follow in a unique way from the basic principle of quantum gauge invariance. Using that as a starting point, this volume discusses gauge theories as quantum theories, as part of a streamlined modern approach. The simplicity of using only this one method throughout the book allows the reader a clear understanding of the mathematical structure of nature, while this modern and mathematically well-defined approach elucidates the standard theory of particle physics without overburdening the reader with the full range of various ideas and methods. Though the subject matter requires a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, the book's unprecedented and uncomplicated coverage will offer readers little difficulty. This revolutionary volume is suitable for graduate students and researchers alike and includes a completely new treatment of gravity as well as important new ideas on massive gauge fields.