Finite-temperature field theory principles and applications

This book develops the basic formalism and theoretical techniques for studying relativistic quantum field theory at high temperature and density. Specific physical theories treated include QED, QCD, electroweak theory, and effective nuclear field theories of hadronic and nuclear matter. Topics cover...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Kapusta, Joseph I., author (author), Gale, Charles, 1957- author
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 2023.
Edición:[Second edition]
Colección:Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Review of quantum statistical mechanics; 2. Functional integral representation of the partition function; 3. Interactions and diagrammatic techniques; 4. Renormalisation; 5. Quantum electrodynamics; 6. Linear response theory; 7. Spontaneous symmetry breaking and restoration; 8. Quantum chromodynamics; 9. Resummation and hard thermal loops; 10. Lattice gauge theory; 11. Dense nuclear matter; 12. Hot hadronic matter; 13. Nucleation theory; 14. Heavy ion collisions; 15. Weak interactions; 16. Astrophysics and cosmology; Conclusion; Appendix.