Quantum Field Theory and Functional Integrals
An Introduction to Feynman Path Integrals and the Foundations of Axiomatic Field Theory
Published on 17. July 2023
X, 118 pages
978-981-99-3530-7 (ISBN)
Description
Described here is Feynman's path integral approach to quantum mechanics and quantum field theory from a functional integral point of view. Therein lies the main focus of Euclidean field theory. The notion of Gaussian measure and the construction of the Wiener measure are covered. As well, the notion of classical mechanics and the Schrödinger picture of quantum mechanics are recalled. There, the equivalence to the path integral formalism is shown by deriving the quantum mechanical propagator from it. Additionally, an introduction to elements of constructive quantum field theory is provided for readers.
Reviews / Votes
"The present book is created on the basis of a lecture course of the author on quantum field theory and functional integrals at the University of Zurich. ... This book may be helpful as a reference manual for readers interested in quantum field theory since it contains a lot of useful information in a very compact form." (Yana Kinderknecht, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 5, June, 2025)
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Series
Edition
1st ed. 2023
Language
English
Place of publication
Singapore
Singapore
Publishing group
Springer Singapore
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
X, 118 p. 4 illus.
File size
1,36 MB
ISBN-13
978-981-99-3530-7 (9789819935307)
DOI
10.1007/978-981-99-3530-7
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Nima Moshayedi
Quantum Field Theory and Functional Integrals
An Introduction to Feynman Path Integrals and the Foundations of Axiomatic Field Theory
Book
07/2023
Springer
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Person
Nima Moshayedi's research is in mathematical physics where he is interested in geometric and algebraic methods of quantum field theory. In particular, his focus lies on topological quantum field theories, local gauge theories, algebraic topology, symplectic geometry, quantization procedures and higher structures in quantum field theory.
Content
A Brief Recap of Classical Mechanics.- The Schrödinger Picture of Quantum Mechanics.- The Path Integral Approach to Quantum Mechanics.- Construction of Quantum Field Theories.
