Introduction to Quantum Field Theory by Marina von Steinkirch

An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory by University of Manchester

This note explains Classical field theory, Quantum field theory, Interacting scalar fields and perturbation theory.

Author(s): University of Manchester

48 Pages

A Hands On Guide to Quantum Field Theory

This note covers preliminaries, Creation and annihilation operators, Perturbation theory and scattering, Simple interactions, Emergence of classical fields, Locality, Semiclassical methods, Symmetries, Electromagnetic fields, Collective effects, Special relativity in quantum mechanics, Relativistic spinless particle, Canonical methods, Scalar electrodynamics, Relativistic spin half particles, Quantum electrodynamics, Radiative corrections and renormalization, Beyond low order perturbation theory, Bound states, Path integrals and Path integrals for fields.

Author(s): C P Burgess

469 Pages

Introduction to Quantum Field Theory by Marina von Steinkirch

This book is divided into two parts. The first part is the old-school way of learning quantum field theory. The second part is dedicated to Topological Field Theories. Topics covered includes: Spin Zero, Fields with Spin, Non-Abelian Field Theories, Quantum Electrodynamics, Electroweak Theory, Quantum Chromodynamics, Renormalization, Sigma Model, Topological Field Theories.

Author(s): Marina von Steinkirch

121 Pages

A Very Short Introduction to Quantum Field Theory

This note covers the following topics: Second Quantization and Relativistic Fields, The Interaction Picture and the S-Matrix, The Trouble with Loops, Cross Sections and Decay Rates, The Dirac Equation, The Photon Field, Quantum Electrodynamics.

Author(s): A. W. Stetz

145 Pages