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Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell: Second Edition
Anthony Zee
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Description for Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell: Second Edition
Hardback. Covers the advances in the field while providing a conceptual foundation for students to build on quantum field theory available. This title includes exercises, explanations, and examples, as well as detailed appendices, solutions to selected exercises, and suggestions for further reading. Series: In a Nutshell. Num Pages: 608 pages, 95 line illus. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1448.
Since it was first published, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell has quickly established itself as the most accessible and comprehensive introduction to this profound and deeply fascinating area of theoretical physics. Now in this fully revised and expanded edition, A. Zee covers the latest advances while providing a solid conceptual foundation for students to build on, making this the most up-to-date and modern textbook on quantum field theory available. This expanded edition features several additional chapters, as well as an entirely new section describing recent developments in quantum field theory such as gravitational waves, the helicity spinor formalism, on-shell ... Read more
Since it was first published, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell has quickly established itself as the most accessible and comprehensive introduction to this profound and deeply fascinating area of theoretical physics. Now in this fully revised and expanded edition, A. Zee covers the latest advances while providing a solid conceptual foundation for students to build on, making this the most up-to-date and modern textbook on quantum field theory available. This expanded edition features several additional chapters, as well as an entirely new section describing recent developments in quantum field theory such as gravitational waves, the helicity spinor formalism, on-shell ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
608
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Series
In a Nutshell
Condition
New
Weight
1410g
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691140346
SKU
V9780691140346
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About Anthony Zee
A. Zee is professor of physics and a permanent member of the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His books include "Fearful Symmetry: The Search for Beauty in Modern Physics" (Princeton).
Reviews for Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell: Second Edition
"Every theoretical physicist and every university library should own this book."
Choice "This is quantum field theory taught at the knee of ... one who loves the grandeur of his subject, has a keen eye for a slick argument, and is eager to share his repertoire of anecdotes about Feynman, Fermi, and all of his heroes... Zee misses no opportunity to ... Read more
Choice "This is quantum field theory taught at the knee of ... one who loves the grandeur of his subject, has a keen eye for a slick argument, and is eager to share his repertoire of anecdotes about Feynman, Fermi, and all of his heroes... Zee misses no opportunity to ... Read more