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Quantum Field Theory of Point Particles and Strings (Frontiers in Physics),Used
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The purpose of this book is to introduce string theory without assuming any background in quantum field theory. Part I of this book follows the development of quantum field theory for point particles, while Part II introduces strings. All of the tools and concepts that are needed to quantize strings are developed first for point particles. Thus, Part I presents the main framework of quantum field theory and provides for a coherent development of the generalization and application of quantum field theory for point particles to strings.Part II emphasizes the quantization of the bosonic string. The treatment is most detailed in the path integral representation where the object of interest, the partition function, is a sum over random surfaces. The relevant mathematics of Riemann surfaces is covered. Superstrings are briefly introduced, and the sum over genus 0 supersurfaces is computed.The emphasis of the book is calculational, and most computations are presented in stepbystep detail. The book is unique in that it develops all three representations of quantum field theory (operator, functional Schr dinger, and path integral) for point particles and strings. In many cases, identical results are worked out in each representation to emphasize the representationindependent structures of quantum field theory.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Quantum Field Theory of Point Particles and Strings'? A: The book primarily aims to introduce string theory without requiring prior knowledge of quantum field theory, first covering point particles before transitioning to strings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Brian Hatfield.
- Q: What are the key sections of the book? A: The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers quantum field theory for point particles, while the second part introduces the quantization of strings.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 756 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in quantum field theory? A: Yes, the book is designed to introduce concepts in quantum field theory and string theory without assuming prior knowledge, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Quantum Field Theory of Point Particles and Strings' published? A: The book was published on April 23, 1998.
- Q: Does the book cover superstrings? A: Yes, the book briefly introduces superstrings and includes computations related to genus 0 supersurfaces.
- Q: What is the educational value of this book? A: The book emphasizes a calculational approach, presenting most computations in a detailed, step-by-step manner, which aids in understanding the subject matter.
- Q: What representations of quantum field theory are developed in the book? A: The book develops all three representations of quantum field theory: operator, functional Schrödinger, and path integral, for both point particles and strings.