Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible

An exceptionally accessible introduction to quantum field theory Quantum field theory is by far the most spectacularly...
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Author: Anthony Zee
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Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible by Zee, Anthony

Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible

$86.11

Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible

$86.11
Author: Anthony Zee
Format: Paperback
Language: English

An exceptionally accessible introduction to quantum field theory

Quantum field theory is by far the most spectacularly successful theory in physics, but also one of the most mystifying. This venerable subject provides the crucial bridge between the long established quantum mechanics and the still hypothetical string theory. Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible provides an essential primer on the subject, giving readers the conceptual foundations they need to wrap their heads around one of the most important yet baffling subjects in physics.

Quantum field theory grew out of quantum mechanics in the late 1930s and was developed by a generation of brilliant young theorists, including Julian Schwinger and Richard Feynman. Their predictions were experimentally verified to an astounding accuracy unmatched by the rest of physics. Quantum field theory unifies quantum mechanics and special relativity, thus providing the framework for understanding the quantum mysteries of the subatomic world. With his trademark blend of wit and physical insight, A. Zee guides readers from the classical notion of the field to the modern frontiers of quantum field theory, covering a host of topics along the way, including antimatter, Feynman diagrams, virtual particles, the path integral, quantum chromodynamics, electroweak unification, grand unification, and quantum gravity.

A unique and valuable introduction for students and general readers alike, Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible explains how quantum field theory informs our understanding of the universe, and how it can shed light on some of the deepest mysteries of physics.

Author: Anthony Zee
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 02/18/2025
Pages: 392
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d
ISBN: 9780691270456

About the Author
A. Zee is professor of physics at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His many books include Top Ten Ideas of Physics, Fly by Night Physics, On Gravity, Group Theory in a Nutshell for Physicists, Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell, and Fearful Symmetry (all Princeton).

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