Quantum Field Theory By Academician Prof. Kazuhiko Nishijima - A Classic in Theoretical Physics

This book is a translation of the 8th edition of Prof. Kazuhiko Nishijima’s classical textbook on quantum field theory. It is based on the lectures the Author gave to students and researchers with diverse interests over several years in Japan. The book includes both the historical development of QFT...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nishijima, Kazuhiko
Other Authors: Chaichian, Masud (Editor), Tureanu, Anca (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Elementary Particle Theory and Field Theory
  • Canonical Formalism and Quantum Mechanics
  • Quantisation of Free Fields
  • Invariant Functions and Quantisation of Free Fields
  • Indefinite Metric and Electromagnetic Field
  • Quantisation of Interacting Systems
  • Symmetries and Conservation Laws
  • S-Matrix
  • Cross Sections and Decay Widths
  • Discrete Symmetries
  • Green’s Functions
  • Renormalisation Theory
  • Classification of Hadrons and Models
  • What is Gauge Theory?
  • Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking
  • Weinberg-Salam Model
  • Path-Integral Method
  • Quantisation of Gauge Fields via Path Integral Method
  • Becchi-Rouet-Stora Transformations
  • Renormalisation Group
  • Theory of Confinement
  • Anomalous Terms and Dispersion Theory
  • Postface
  • References
  • Index