Aspects of Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime (London Mathematical Society Student Texts, Series Number 17)

Fulling, Stephen A.

ISBN 10: 0521377684 / ISBN 13: 9780521377683

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aspects of Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime (London Mathematical Society Student Texts, Series Number 17)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521377684
• ISBN 13: 9780521377683
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Mathmatics

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Synopsis

This introduction to the theory of quantum fields in curved spacetime, intended for mathematicians, arose from a course taught to graduate students and is designed for self-study or advanced courses in relativity and quantum field theory. The style is informal and some knowledge of general relativity and differential geometry is assumed, yet the author does supply background material on function analysis and quantum field theory as required. Physicists should also gain a sound grasp of various aspects of the theory, some of which have not been particularly emphasized in the existing review literature.

Review

"...an excellent introduction to the research of the past two decades bearing on this test problem." American Scientist

"It provides for the mathematician an introduction to this field of physics in a language and from a point of view which we quickly find familiar. The physicist will gain the conviction that this quantum field theory has a very sound mathematical basis." Sorin Marculescu, Mathematical Reviews