Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model

by Matthew D. Schwartz (Author) 

Providing a comprehensive introduction to quantum field theory, this textbook covers the development of particle physics from its foundations to the discovery of the Higgs boson. Its combination of clear physical explanations, with direct connections to experimental data, and mathematical rigor make the subject accessible to students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Assuming only an undergraduate-level understanding of quantum mechanics, the book steadily develops the Standard Model and state-of-the-art calculation techniques.

It includes multiple derivations of many important results, with modern methods such as effective field theory and the renormalization group playing a prominent role. Numerous worked examples and end-of-chapter problems enable students to reproduce classic results and to master quantum field theory as it is used today.

Based on a course taught by the author over many years, this book is ideal for an introductory to advanced quantum field theory sequence or for independent study.

Review

Matthew Schwartz has produced a new and valuable introduction to quantum field theory. He has rethought the whole presentation of the subject, from the introductory and foundational concepts to new developments such as effective field theory descriptions of quark dynamics. Students will enjoy viewing quantum field theory from his perspective."

Michael E. Peskin, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

"Schwartz's book grew out of a popular year long course in quantum field theory at Harvard. Designed primarily for graduate students, this course also attracts and inspires a number of undergraduates each year. The book is unique in its combination of breadth, depth and readability. Schwartz starts at the beginning of the subject and brings us right up to the present. That the book is neither superficial nor impossibly dense is rather remarkable and makes it easy to understand the course's success."

Howard Georgi, Harvard University

Product details

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08X8MR84Q
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2013
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• File size ‏ : EPUB,‎ 93.7 MB 
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 868 pages 
• Cptegories ‏ :  Particle Physics, Mathematical Physics