Available for the first time in paperback, The Quantum Theory of Fields is a self-contained, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to quantum field theory from Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg. Volume I introduces the foundations of quantum field theory. The development is fresh and logical throughout, with each step carefully motivated by what has gone before. After a brief historical outline, the book begins with the principles of relativity and quantum mechanics, and the properties of particles that follow. Quantum field theory emerges from this as a natural consequence. The classic calculations of quantum electrodynamics are presented in a thoroughly modern way, showing the use of path integrals and dimensional regularization. It contains much original material, and is peppered with examples and insights drawn from the author's experience as a leader of elementary particle research. Exercises are included at the end of each chapter.
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khersham
aus Heidelberg
5/5
16.11.2011
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This is the best textbook for…
This is the best textbook for quantum field theory (QFT), written by one of the master in this field. It is however not a book that you should start learning QFT with, instead I would suggest new comer to start with Maggiore's book, slowly moves on to Peskin Schroeder, and finally Weinberg's QFT 1 and 2. Basically every question that you can think about, the answer will be somewhere inside this book. It is a must have for every high energy physicist.
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4/5
19.01.2021
Buch (Taschenbuch)
gut zum Verständnis
Weinberg ist ein Meister im Erklären, weshalb sich dieses Buch gut liest. Ich persönlich finde es toll, dass es ein Lehrbuch von dem Mann gibt, der selbst riesige Beiträge zu dieser Theorie geliefert hat.
Ein Manko gibt es jedoch hierbei: Weinberg führt seine eigene Notation ein, die quasi von allen anderen QFT-Büchern abweicht, weshalb es mit mehr Aufwand verbunden ist, seine Rechnungen nachzuvollziehen.