Introduction to Relativistic Quantum Field Theory

"Complete, systematic, self-contained...the usefulness and scope of application of such a work is enormous...combines thorough knowledge with a high degree of didactic ability and a delightful style."--Mathematical Reviews In a relatively simple presentation that remains close to familiar concepts, this text for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students introduces the modern developments of quantum field theory. Starting with a review of the one-particle relativistic wave equations, it proceeds to a second-quantized description of a system of n particles, examines the restriction that symmetries impose on Lagrangians, and analyzes simple models of field theories. Additional topics include the Feynman-Dyson perturbation treatment of relativistic field theories, the formulation of field theory in the Heisenberg picture, the axiomatic formulation of field theory, and dispersion theoretic methods. 1961 ed.Schweber, Silvan S. is the author of 'Introduction to Relativistic Quantum Field Theory', published 2005 under ISBN 9780486442280 and ISBN 0486442284.