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QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
Quantum field theory is the basic mathematical framework that is used to
describe elementary particles. It is a cornerstone of modern physics.
This textbook provides plete and essential introduction to this sub-
ject. Assuming only an undergraduate knowledge of quantum mechanics and
special relativity, it is ideal for graduate students beginning the study of ele-
mentary particles, and will also be of value to those in related fields such as
condensed-matter physics.
The step-by-step presentation begins with basic concepts illustrated by
simple examples, and proceeds through historically important results to
thorough treatments of modern topics such as the renormalization group,
spinor-helicity methods for quark and gluon scattering, ic monopoles,
instantons, supersymmetry, and the unification of forces.
The book is written in a modular format, with each chapter as self-
contained as possible, and with the necessary prerequisite material clearly
identified. This structure results in great flexibility, and allows read-
ers to easily reach topics of specific interest. The book is based on a
year-long course given by the author and contains extensive problems,
with password-protected solutions available to lecturers at .
org/9780521864497.
Mark Srednicki is Professor of Physics at the University of California,
Santa Barbara. He gained his undergraduate degree from Cornell University
in 1977, and received a PhD from Stanford University in 1980. Professor
Srednicki has held postdoctoral positions at Princeton University and the
anization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
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QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
MARK SREDNICKI
University of California, Santa Barba