Introduction to Quantum Fields on a Lattice

Smit, Jan

ISBN 10: 0521890519 / ISBN 13: 9780521890519

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2002

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Paperback, numerous tables and graphs, 8vo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Quantum Fields on a Lattice
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521890519
• ISBN 13: 9780521890519
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This book provides a concrete introduction to quantum fields on a lattice: a precise and non-perturbative definition of quantum field theory obtained by replacing the space-time continuum by a lattice. Topics covered include quark confinement, chiral symmetry breaking in QCD, quantized non-abelian gauge fields, scaling and universality. The author also discusses the results of simulations on computers.

Book Description

This book provides a concrete introduction to quantum fields on a lattice: a precise and non-perturbative definition of quantum field theory obtained by replacing the space-time continuum by a lattice. Topics covered include quark confinement, chiral symmetry breaking in QCD, quantized non-abelian gauge fields, scaling and universality. The author also discusses the results of simulations on computers. Clear and pedagogical, these lecture notes contain many explanatory examples and exercises for the student, and are suitable for use as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses.