{"product_id":"topic-contemp-math-phy-2nd-ed-paperback","title":"Topic Contemp Math Phy (2nd Ed) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLam Kai S\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This self-contained work still provides a useful introduction of basic ideas, structures, and results which have made a great impact on the development of mathematical physics.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZentralblatt MATH\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new (second) edition contains a general treatment of \u003cem\u003equantum field theory (QFT)\u003c\/em\u003e in a simple scalar field setting in addition to the modern material on the applications of \u003cem\u003edifferential geometry and topology, group theory, and the theory of linear operators\u003c\/em\u003e to physics found in the first edition. All these are introduced without assuming more background on the part of the reader than a good foundation in undergraduate (junior) level mathematical physics. The new material entirely focuses on an introduction to \u003cem\u003equantum field theory\u003c\/em\u003e, emphasizing the \u003cem\u003eFeynman path (functional integral)\u003c\/em\u003e approach to QFT and the \u003cem\u003erenormalization group\u003c\/em\u003e. With respect to the latter, the focus is on an introduction of its application to \u003cem\u003ecritical phenomena\u003c\/em\u003e in statistical physics, following the outgrowth of the \u003cem\u003eCallan-Symanzik equation\u003c\/em\u003e originally developed in the context of high energy physics, and the seminal contributions of Kenneth Wilson. One of the overriding aims of the new material is also to draw students' attention to the deep connections between high energy physics and statistical mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unavoidable technical aspects are explained with a minimum of prerequisite material and jargon, and conceptual understanding is always given prominence before mastery of technical details, but the importance of the latter is never underestimated. Derivational details and motivational discussions are provided in abundance in order to ensure continuity of reading, and to avoid trying the readers' patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new (second) edition contains a general treatment of quantum field theory (QFT) in a simple scalar field setting in addition to the modern material on the applications of differential geometry and topology, group theory, and the theory of linear operators to physics found in the first edition. All these are introduced without assuming more background on the part of the reader than a good foundation in undergraduate (junior) level mathematical physics. The new material entirely focuses on an introduction to quantum field theory in a simple scalar field setting, emphasizing the Feynman path (functional integral) approach to QFT and the renormalization group. With respect to the latter, the focus is on an introduction of its application to critical phenomena in statistical physics, following the outgrowth of the Callan Symanzik equation originally developed in the context of high energy physics, and the seminal contributions of Kenneth Wilson. One of the overriding aims of the new material is also to draw students' attention to the deep connections between high energy physics and statistical mechanics.\r \r The unavoidable technical aspects are explained with a minimum of prerequisite material and jargon, and conceptual understanding is always given prominence before mastery of technical details, but the importance of the latter is never underestimated. Derivational details and motivational discussions are provided in abundance in order to ensure continuity of reading, and to avoid trying the readers' patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 852\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 9.7 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 18, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48290132328697,"sku":"9789814667807","price":126.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/SU2N5MEIwx9789814667807.webp?v=1776277315","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/topic-contemp-math-phy-2nd-ed-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}