| Author | : M. Shifman |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 275 |
| Release | : 2023-07-31 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 100940217X |
Supersymmetric Solitons
| Author | : M. Shifman |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 275 |
| Release | : 2009-02-26 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0521516382 |
This book summarizes major advances in critical solitons in supersymmetric theories, and their implications for understanding basic dynamical regularities of nonsupersymmetric theories. After an extended introduction on the theory of critical solitons, including a historical introduction, the authors focus on three topics: non-Abelian strings and confined monopoles; reducing the level of supersymmetry; and domain walls as D brane prototypes. They also provide a thorough review of issues at the cutting edge, such as non-Abelian flux tubes. The book presents an extensive summary of the current literature so researchers in this field can understand the background and related issues.
Topology and Geometry in Physics
| Author | : Eike Bick |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 380 |
| Release | : 2005-01-18 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 9783540231257 |
Application of the concepts and methods of topology and geometry have led to a deeper understanding of many crucial aspects in condensed matter physics, cosmology, gravity and particle physics. This book can be considered an advanced textbook on modern applications and recent developments in these fields of physical research. Written as a set of largely self-contained extensive lectures, the book gives an introduction to topological concepts in gauge theories, BRST quantization, chiral anomalies, supersymmetric solitons and noncommutative geometry. It will be of benefit to postgraduate students, educating newcomers to the field and lecturers looking for advanced material.
Advanced Topics in Quantum Field Theory
| Author | : M. Shifman |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 641 |
| Release | : 2012-01-19 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1139501887 |
Since the advent of Yang–Mills theories and supersymmetry in the 1970s, quantum field theory - the basis of the modern description of physical phenomena at the fundamental level - has undergone revolutionary developments. This is the first systematic and comprehensive text devoted specifically to modern field theory, bringing readers to the cutting edge of current research. The book emphasizes nonperturbative phenomena and supersymmetry. It includes a thorough discussion of various phases of gauge theories, extended objects and their quantization, and global supersymmetry from a modern perspective. Featuring extensive cross-referencing from traditional topics to recent breakthroughs in the field, it prepares students for independent research. The side boxes summarizing the main results and over 70 exercises make this an indispensable book for graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics.
Fundamental Interactions
| Author | : Daniel Grumiller |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 422 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9814273074 |
This memorial volume on the work of Wolfgang Kummer brings together articles devoted to the history of high energy physics with detailed coverage on the scientific concepts and scientific institutions, in particular CERN ? and the underlying physics involved. Covering recent advances and developments as well as giving a reminiscent overview in two rapidly evolving fields of high energy/particle physics, and gravitational physics, the commemorative volume contains more than 20 original invited paper contributions ? which will appear for the first time in print ? from eminent and renowned physicists who interacted and collaborated with Wolfgang Kummer, including Physics Nobel Laureate Jack Steinberger. Wolfgang Kummer was president of the CERN council from 1985 to 1987, among his numerous eminent academic and administrative positions which he held during his illustrious career. This volume also aims to demonstrate and highlight Wolfgang Kummer's significant contribution to the foundational work in gauge field theory, particle physics, and quantum gravity, and the tremendous impact leading to cutting-edge findings and advances at LHC.
Topics in Statistical and Theoretical Physics
| Author | : R. L. Dobrushin |
| Publisher | : American Mathematical Soc. |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Mathematical physics |
| ISBN | : 9780821804254 |
Operators, Geometry and Quanta
| Author | : Dmitri Fursaev |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 294 |
| Release | : 2011-06-25 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9400702051 |
This book gives a detailed and self-contained introduction into the theory of spectral functions, with an emphasis on their applications to quantum field theory. All methods are illustrated with applications to specific physical problems from the forefront of current research, such as finite-temperature field theory, D-branes, quantum solitons and noncommutativity. In the first part of the book, necessary background information on differential geometry and quantization, including less standard material, is collected. The second part of the book contains a detailed description of main spectral functions and methods of their calculation. In the third part, the theory is applied to several examples (D-branes, quantum solitons, anomalies, noncommutativity). This book addresses advanced graduate students and researchers in mathematical physics with basic knowledge of quantum field theory and differential geometry. The aim is to prepare readers to use spectral functions in their own research, in particular in relation to heat kernels and zeta functions.
Advanced Topics in Quantum Field Theory
| Author | : Mikhail Shifman |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 739 |
| Release | : 2022-04-28 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1108840426 |
The Second Edition of this systematic, comprehensive text is revised to include topics developed in the last decade. A new final part presents more than 90 problems with detailed solutions, making this an indispensable book for graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics.
Extensions of f(R) Gravity
| Author | : Tiberiu Harko |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 475 |
| Release | : 2018-11-29 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 110860028X |
Recent cosmological observations have posed a challenge for traditional theories of gravity: what is the force driving the accelerated expansion of the universe? What if dark energy or dark matter do not exist and what we observe is a modification of the gravitational interaction that dominates the universe at large scales? Various extensions to Einstein's General Theory of Relativity have been proposed, and this book presents a detailed theoretical and phenomenological analysis of several leading, modified theories of gravity. Theories with generalised curvature-matter couplings are first explored, followed by hybrid metric-Palatini gravity. This timely book first discusses key motivations behind the development of these modified gravitational theories, before presenting a detailed overview of their subsequent development, mathematical structure, and cosmological and astrophysical implications. Covering recent developments and with an emphasis on astrophysical and cosmological applications, this is the perfect text for graduate students and researchers.
