Non-perturbative Methods In Two-dimensional Quantum Field Theory

by Elcio Abdalla, Maria Cristina Batoni Abdalla, Klaus D Rothe

Overview

This book is a survey of methods used in the study of two-dimensional models in quantum field theory as well as applications of these theories in physics. It covers the subject since the first model, studied in the fifties, up to modern developments in string theories, and includes exact solutions, non-perturbative methods of study, and nonlinear sigma models.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789810204624
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/01/1991
Pages:	748
Product dimensions:	6.38(w) x 9.02(h) x 1.73(d)

Editorial Reviews

Aimed at graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, this text presents a detailed survey of the developments in two-dimensional quantum field theory since the pioneering work of Thirring. Introductory chapters discuss generalized free fields and their application to the solution of two exactly solvable models. Other topics include, for example, the Gross- Neveu model, non-linear sigma models, non-Abelian fermion-boson equivalences, and conformal field theory. The second edition also features a new chapter on the finite temperature Schwinger model. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)