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Instantons and large N : an introduction to non-perturbative methods in quantum field theory / Marcos Marino.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2015.Description: xi, 367 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9781107068520
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 530.143 23 M339
Contents:
1. Instantons in quantum mechanics -- 2. Unstable vacua in quantum field theory -- 3. Large order behavior and Borel summability -- 4. Non-perturbative aspects of Yang-Mills theories -- 5. Instantons and Fermions -- 6. Sigma models at large N -- 7. The 1/N expansion in quantum chromodynamics -- 8. Matrix models and matrix quantum mechanics at large N -- 9. Large N quantum chromodynamics in two dimensions -- 10. Instantons at large N.
Summary: A highly pedagogical textbook for graduate students, exploring advanced topics of quantum field theory with detailed derivations and worked examples.
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Books ISI Library, Kolkata 530.143 M339 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 137465
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

1. Instantons in quantum mechanics --
2. Unstable vacua in quantum field theory --
3. Large order behavior and Borel summability --
4. Non-perturbative aspects of Yang-Mills theories --
5. Instantons and Fermions --
6. Sigma models at large N --
7. The 1/N expansion in quantum chromodynamics --
8. Matrix models and matrix quantum mechanics at large N --
9. Large N quantum chromodynamics in two dimensions --
10. Instantons at large N.

A highly pedagogical textbook for graduate students, exploring advanced topics of quantum field theory with detailed derivations and worked examples.

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