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Classical Theory of Gauge Fields

Valery Rubakov, Stephen S. Wilson
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      Based on a highly-regarded lecture course at Moscow State University, this is a systematic introduction to gauge field theory prior to the advanced study of quantum mechanics. Though gauge field theory is typically included in courses on quantum field theory, many of its ideas and results can be understood at the classical or semi-classical level. Accordingly, this book is organized so that its early chapters require no special knowledge or quantum mechanics. Aspects of gauge field theory relying on quantum mechanics are introduced only later and in a graduated fashion.;The book begins with the basic concepts on which gauge field theory is built. It introduces gauge-invariant Lagrangians and describes the spectra of linear perturbations, including perturbations above nontrivial ground states. The second part focuses on the construction and interpretation of classical solutions that exist entirely due to the nonlinearity of field equations: solitons, bounces, instantons, and sphalerons. The third section considers some of the interesting effects that appear due to interactions of fermions with topological scalar and gauge fields.Mathematical digressions and numerous problems are in
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Valery Rubakov, Stephen S. Wilson EAN: 9780691059273 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 794 g HEIGHT: 235 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Princeton University Press DATE PUBLISHED: 2002-05-26 CITY: GENRE: SCIENCE / Physics / General WIDTH: 152 cm SPINE:

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      Valery Rubakov is Professor of Physics at Moscow State University. A Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, he was awarded its A.A. Friedmann Prize in 1999.
      Based on a highly-regarded lecture course at Moscow State University, this is a systematic introduction to gauge field theory prior to the advanced study of quantum mechanics. Though gauge field theory is typically included in courses on quantum field theory, many of its ideas and results can be understood at the classical or semi-classical level. Accordingly, this book is organized so that its early chapters require no special knowledge or quantum mechanics. Aspects of gauge field theory relying on quantum mechanics are introduced only later and in a graduated fashion.;The book begins with the basic concepts on which gauge field theory is built. It introduces gauge-invariant Lagrangians and describes the spectra of linear perturbations, including perturbations above nontrivial ground states. The second part focuses on the construction and interpretation of classical solutions that exist entirely due to the nonlinearity of field equations: solitons, bounces, instantons, and sphalerons. The third section considers some of the interesting effects that appear due to interactions of fermions with topological scalar and gauge fields.Mathematical digressions and numerous problems are in
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Valery Rubakov, Stephen S. Wilson EAN: 9780691059273 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 794 g HEIGHT: 235 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Princeton University Press DATE PUBLISHED: 2002-05-26 CITY: GENRE: SCIENCE / Physics / General WIDTH: 152 cm SPINE:

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      Valery Rubakov is Professor of Physics at Moscow State University. A Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, he was awarded its A.A. Friedmann Prize in 1999.

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