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In The Quantum Theory of Fields, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg combines his exceptional physical insight with his gift for clear exposition to provide a self-contained, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to quantum field theory. This is a two-volume work. Volume I introduces the foundations of quantum field theory. The development is fresh and logical throughout, with each step carefully motivated by what has gone before, and emphasizing the reasons why such a theory should describe nature. After a brief historical outline, the book begins anew with the principles about which we are most certain, relativity and quantum mechanics, and the properties of particles that follow from these principles. Quantum field theory emerges from this as a natural consequence. The author presents the classic calculations of quantum electrodynamics in a thoroughly modern way, showing the use of path integrals and dimensional regularization. His account of renormalization theory reflects the changes in our view of quantum field theory since the advent of effective field theories. The book's scope extends beyond quantum electrodynamics to elementary particle physics, and nuclear physics. It co

Who reads The Quantum Theory of Fields: Volume 1, Foundations?

Author

Steven Weinberg. Vol.1, Foundations

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)

Published

1995

Language

EN

ISBN

9781139648752

Category

science

Subjects

Mathematics, Physics, Science

Rating

4.5 / 5 (107 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14