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Introduction to Quantum Fields on a Lattice (E-Book)

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Quantum field theory, our description of the fundamental forces in nature, was originally formulated in continuous space–time, where it leads to embarrassing infinities which have to be eliminated by a process called renormalization. A simple but rigorous formulation can be obtained by replacing continuous space–time by a discrete set of points on a lattice. This clarifies the essentials of quantum fields using concepts such as universality of critical phenomena and the renormalization group. This book provides a clear and pedagogical introduction to quantum fields on a lattice. The path integral on the lattice is explained in concrete examples using weak-and strong-coupling expansions. Fundamental concepts, such as ‘triviality’ of Higgs fields and confinement of quarks and gluons into hadrons, are described and illustrated with the results of numerical simulations. The book also provides an introduction to chiral symmetry and chiral gauge theory. Based on the lecture notes of a course given by the author, this book contains many explanatory examples and exercises, and is suitable as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses.

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Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

520 SMI I

Penerbit

United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press., 2023

Deskripsi Fisik

xi, 267 hlm.

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-009-40275-0

Klasifikasi

520

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

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Subjek

Physics and Astronomy
Theoretical Physics and Mathematical Physics
Particle Physics and Nuclear Physics

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Jan Smit

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