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Introduction to quantum field theory

Luís Alvarez-Gaumé and Luis Alvarez-Gaumé · CERN

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The purpose of this lecture is to review some elementary aspects of Quantum Field Theory. From the necessity to introduce quantum fields once quantum mechanics and special relativity are put together, to some of the basic practical computational tools in the subject, including the canonical quantization of simple field theories, the derivation of Feynman rules, computation of cross sections and decay rates, some introductory remarks on the treatment of unstable states and the possible realization of symmetries in a general field theory. The audience is required to have a working knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity and it would also be desirable to know the rudiments of relativistic quantum mechanics..

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  1. Introduction to quantum field theory 1994-10-11 · 1 h 7 min · CERN's player

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Institution
CERN
Department
CERN Academic Training Lecture,300
Taught by
Luís Alvarez-Gaumé, Luis Alvarez-Gaumé
Year
1994
Level
Graduate
Language
English
Subjects
Physics
Source
CERN
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