J Zinn-justin's Books

Methods In Field Theory: Les Houches Session Xxviii

By: R Balian,J Zinn-justin

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Methods In Field Theory: Les Houches Session Xxviii

By: R Balian,J Zinn-justin

This book is one of the most important reference books in Field Theory with permanent value. To enable wider access by students, researchers and libraries of developing countries, this valuable volume has been reprinted and is sold at a much lower price than before.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

408

Publisher

World Scientific

Published Date

ISBN 10

9814513490

ISBN 13

9789814513494

Field Theory, The Renormalization Group, And Critical Phenomena: Graphs To Computers (3rd Edition)

By: Daniel J Amit,Victor Martin-mayor

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Field Theory, The Renormalization Group, And Critical Phenomena: Graphs To Computers (3rd Edition)

By: Daniel J Amit,Victor Martin-mayor

This volume links field theory methods and concepts from particle physics with those in critical phenomena and statistical mechanics, the development starting from the latter point of view. Rigor and lengthy proofs are trimmed by using the phenomenological framework of graphs, power counting, etc., and field theoretic methods with emphasis on renormalization group techniques. Non-perturbative methods and numerical simulations are introduced in this new edition. Abundant references to research literature complement this matter-of-fact approach. The book introduces quantum field theory to those already grounded in the concepts of statistical mechanics and advanced quantum theory, with sufficient exercises in each chapter for use as a textbook in a one-semester graduate course.The following new chapters are included:I. Real Space MethodsII. Finite Size ScalingIII. Monte Carlo Methods. Numerical Field Theory

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

568

Publisher

World Scientific Publishing Company

Published Date

ISBN 10

9813102071

ISBN 13

9789813102071

Quantum Physics

A Functional Integral Point of View

By: J. Glimm,A. Jaffe

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Quantum Physics

A Functional Integral Point of View

By: J. Glimm,A. Jaffe

This book is addressed to one problem and to three audiences. The problem is the mathematical structure of modem physics: statistical physics, quantum mechanics, and quantum fields. The unity of mathemati cal structure for problems of diverse origin in physics should be no surprise. For classical physics it is provided, for example, by a common mathematical formalism based on the wave equation and Laplace's equation. The unity transcends mathematical structure and encompasses basic phenomena as well. Thus particle physicists, nuclear physicists, and con densed matter physicists have considered similar scientific problems from complementary points of view. The mathematical structure presented here can be described in various terms: partial differential equations in an infinite number of independent variables, linear operators on infinite dimensional spaces, or probability theory and analysis over function spaces. This mathematical structure of quantization is a generalization of the theory of partial differential equa tions, very much as the latter generalizes the theory of ordinary differential equations. Our central theme is the quantization of a nonlinear partial differential equation and the physics of systems with an infinite number of degrees of freedom. Mathematicians, theoretical physicists, and specialists in mathematical physics are the three audiences to which the book is addressed. Each of the three parts is written with a different scientific perspective.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

429

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

1468401211

ISBN 13

9781468401219

Equivariant Cohomology and Localization of Path Integrals

By: Richard J. Szabo

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Equivariant Cohomology and Localization of Path Integrals

By: Richard J. Szabo

This book, addressing both researchers and graduate students, reviews equivariant localization techniques for the evaluation of Feynman path integrals. The author gives the relevant mathematical background in some detail, showing at the same time how localization ideas are related to classical integrability. The text explores the symmetries inherent in localizable models for assessing the applicability of localization formulae. Various applications from physics and mathematics are presented.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

320

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

3540465502

ISBN 13

9783540465508

The Theory of Quark and Gluon Interactions

By: Francisco J. Yndurain

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Theory of Quark and Gluon Interactions

By: Francisco J. Yndurain

First published in 1983, this book has become a classic among advanced textbooks. The new fourth edition maintains the high standard of its predecessors. The book offers basic knowledge of field theory and particle phenomenology. The author presents the basic facts of quark and gluon physics in pedagogical form. Explanations of theory are supported throughout with experimental findings. The text provides readers with sufficient understanding to follow modern research articles. This fourth edition presents a new section on heavy quark effective theories, more material on lattice QCD and on chiral perturbation theory.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

484

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

3540332103

ISBN 13

9783540332107

Renormalization Group and Fixed Points

in Quantum Field Theory

By: Timothy J Hollowood

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Renormalization Group and Fixed Points

in Quantum Field Theory

By: Timothy J Hollowood

This Brief presents an introduction to the theory of the renormalization group in the context of quantum field theories of relevance to particle physics. Emphasis is placed on gaining a physical understanding of the running of the couplings. The Wilsonian version of the renormalization group is related to conventional perturbative calculations with dimensional regularization and minimal subtraction. An introduction is given to some of the remarkable renormalization group properties of supersymmetric theories.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

3642363121

ISBN 13

9783642363122

An Introduction to Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

By: Michael J. Thompson

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

An Introduction to Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

By: Michael J. Thompson

This book provides an introduction for graduate students and advanced undergraduate students to the field of astrophysical fluid dynamics. Although sometimes ignored, fluid dynamical processes play a central role in virtually all areas of astrophysics.No previous knowledge of fluid dynamics is assumed. After establishing the basic equations of fluid dynamics and the physics relevant to an astrophysical application, a variety of topics in the field are addressed. There is also a chapter introducing the reader to numerical methods. Appendices list useful physical constants and astronomical quantities, and provide handy reference material on Cartesian tensors, vector calculus in polar coordinates, self-adjoint eigenvalue problems and JWKB theory.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

242

Publisher

Imperial College Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1860946151

ISBN 13

9781860946158

Quark-Gluon Plasma: Theoretical Foundations

An Annotated Reprint Collection

By: J. Kapusta,B. Müller,J. Rafelski

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Quark-Gluon Plasma: Theoretical Foundations

An Annotated Reprint Collection

By: J. Kapusta,B. Müller,J. Rafelski

The purpose of this volume is to trace the development of the theoretical understanding of quark-gluon plasma, both in terms of the equation of state and thermal correlation functions and in terms of its manifestation in high energy nuclear collisions. Who among us has not wondered how tall a mountain is on a neutron star, what happens when matter is heated and compressed to higher and higher densities, what happens when an object falls into a black hole, or what happened eons ago in the early universe? The study of quark-gluon plasma is related in one way or another to these and other thought provoking questions. Oftentimes the most eloquent exposition is given in the original papers. To this end a selection is made of what are the most important pioneering papers in this field. The early 1950s was an era when high energy multiparticle production in cosmic ray interactions attracted the attention of some of the brightest minds in physics, and so it should be no surprise that the first reprinted papers deal with the introduction of statistical models of particle production. The quark model arose in the 1960s, while QCD as such was recognized as the theory of the strong interactions in the 1970's. The behavior of matter at high temperatures and supranuclear densities became of wide interest in the nuclear and particle physics communities starting in the 1970s, which is when the concept of quark-gluon plasma became established. The history of the field has been traced up to the early 1990s. There are three reasons for stopping at that point in time. First, most of the key theoretical concepts and formalisms arose before 1993, although many of them continue to be developed today and hopefully well into the future. Second, papers written after 1992 are much more readily available than those writen before due to the advent of the World Wide Web and its electronic preprint databases and journals. Finally, in making this collection of reprints available as hardcopy one is limited in the number of pages, and some papers in the present selection should have been deleted in order to make room for post-1993 papers. For the same reason the subject focus must of necessity be limited, which means that in this reprint collection two wide subject areas are not addressed: the behavior of nuclear matter under extreme conditions is not reported, nor is quark matter in neutron stars. The broad categories into which the material has been placed, reflect the diverse studies of quark-gluon plasma and its manifestation. They are: phase-space models of particle production, perturbative QCD plasma, lattice gauge theory, fluid dynamics and flow, strangeness, heavy flavor (charm), electromagnetic signals, parton cascade and minijets, parton energy loss and jet quenching, Hanbury Brown--Twiss (HBT) interferometry, disoriented chiral condensates, phase transition dynamics and cosmology, and color superconductivity. Each chapter is prefaced by an introduction, which contains a list of significant papers which is more complete than the reprinted papers, though by no means exhaustive. It also contains citations to most relevant papers published up to the date of completion of this volume (fall 2002). It is hoped that the short reviews will help bring the reader up to date on the latest developments. The selection of papers cited in each chapter, and in particular the ones selected for reprinting, is solely the responsibility of the Editors. It is based on their best judgement and experience in this field dating back to the mid-1970s. In order to be reprinted a paper must have been pioneering in the sense of originality and impact on the field. Generally they have been cited over a hundred times by other papers published in refereed journals. The final selection was reviewed and discussed among the Editors repeatedly. Just because a paper is not included does not mean they do not know of it or do not have a high regard for it. All of the papers cited or reprinted are original research contributions. There are three other types of publications listed. The first is a compilation of books. The second is a list of reviews, many of which contain a significant amount of original material. The third is a list of the proceedings of the series of Quark Matter meetings, the primary series of international conferences in this field that is attended by both theorists and experimentalists.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

850

Publisher

Gulf Professional Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

0444511105

ISBN 13

9780444511102

Phase Space Methods for Degenerate Quantum Gases

By: Bryan J. Dalton,John Jeffers,Stephen M. Barnett

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Phase Space Methods for Degenerate Quantum Gases

By: Bryan J. Dalton,John Jeffers,Stephen M. Barnett

Recent experimental progress has enabled cold atomic gases to be studied at nano-kelvin temperatures, creating new states of matter where quantum degeneracy occurs - Bose-Einstein condensates and degenerate Fermi gases. Such quantum states are of macroscopic dimensions. This book presents the phase space theory approach for treating the physics of degenerate quantum gases, an approach already widely used in quantum optics. However, degenerate quantum gases involve massive bosonic and fermionic atoms, not massless photons. The book begins with a review of Fock states for systems of identical atoms, where large numbers of atoms occupy the various single particle states or modes. First, separate modes are considered, and here the quantum density operator is represented by a phase space distribution function of phase space variables which replace mode annihilation, creation operators, the dynamical equation for the density operator determines a Fokker-Planck equation for the distribution function, and measurable quantities such as quantum correlation functions are given as phase space integrals. Finally, the phase space variables are replaced by time dependent stochastic variables satisfying Langevin stochastic equations obtained from the Fokker-Planck equation, with stochastic averages giving the measurable quantities. Second, a quantum field approach is treated, the density operator being represented by a distribution functional of field functions which replace field annihilation, creation operators, the distribution functional satisfying a functional FPE, etc. A novel feature of this book is that the phase space variables for fermions are Grassmann variables, not c-numbers. However, we show that Grassmann distribution functions and functionals still provide equations for obtaining both analytic and numerical solutions. The book includes the necessary mathematics for Grassmann calculus and functional calculus, and detailed derivations of key results are provided.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

433

Publisher

OUP Oxford

Published Date

ISBN 10

0191028630

ISBN 13

9780191028632

Mathematical Concepts of Quantum Mechanics

By: Stephen J. Gustafson,Israel Michael Sigal

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Mathematical Concepts of Quantum Mechanics

By: Stephen J. Gustafson,Israel Michael Sigal

The book gives a streamlined introduction to quantum mechanics while describing the basic mathematical structures underpinning this discipline. Starting with an overview of key physical experiments illustrating the origin of the physical foundations, the book proceeds with a description of the basic notions of quantum mechanics and their mathematical content. It then makes its way to topics of current interest, specifically those in which mathematics plays an important role. The more advanced topics presented include many-body systems, modern perturbation theory, path integrals, the theory of resonances, quantum statistics, mean-field theory, second quantization, the theory of radiation (non-relativistic quantum electrodynamics), and the renormalization group. With different selections of chapters, the book can serve as a text for an introductory, intermediate, or advanced course in quantum mechanics. The last four chapters could also serve as an introductory course in quantum field theory.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

380

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

3642218660

ISBN 13

9783642218668

Fundamentals of Interface and Colloid Science

Particulate Colloids

By: J. Lyklema

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Fundamentals of Interface and Colloid Science

Particulate Colloids

By: J. Lyklema

Volume IV (2005) covers preparation, characterization of colloids, stability and interaction between pairs of particles, and in concentrated systems, their rheology and dynamics. This volume contains two chapters written, or co-authored by J. Lyklema and edited contributions by A.P.Philipse, H.P. van Leeuwen, M. Minor, A. Vrij, R.Tuinier and T. van Vliet. The volume is logically followed by Vol V, but is equally valuable as a stand alone reference.* Combined with part V, this volume completes the prestigious series Fundamentals of Interface and Colloid Science* Together with volume V this book provides a general physical chemical background to colloid science* Covers all aspects of particle colloids

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

692

Publisher

Elsevier

Published Date

ISBN 10

0080454399

ISBN 13

9780080454399

Quantum Field Theory for the Gifted Amateur

By: Tom Lancaster,Stephen J. Blundell

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Quantum Field Theory for the Gifted Amateur

By: Tom Lancaster,Stephen J. Blundell

Quantum field theory is arguably the most far-reaching and beautiful physical theory ever constructed, with aspects more stringently tested and verified to greater precision than any other theory in physics. Unfortunately, the subject has gained a notorious reputation for difficulty, with forbidding looking mathematics and a peculiar diagrammatic language described in an array of unforgiving, weighty textbooks aimed firmly at aspiring professionals. However, quantum field theory is too important, too beautiful, and too engaging to be restricted to the professionals. This book on quantum field theory is designed to be different. It is written by experimental physicists and aims to provide the interested amateur with a bridge from undergraduate physics to quantum field theory. The imagined reader is a gifted amateur, possessing a curious and adaptable mind, looking to be told an entertaining and intellectually stimulating story, but who will not feel patronised if a few mathematical niceties are spelled out in detail. Using numerous worked examples, diagrams, and careful physically motivated explanations, this book will smooth the path towards understanding the radically different and revolutionary view of the physical world that quantum field theory provides, and which all physicists should have the opportunity to experience.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

505

Publisher

OUP Oxford

Published Date

ISBN 10

0191510939

ISBN 13

9780191510939

Optical Angular Momentum

By: L. Allen,Stephen M. Barnett,Miles J. Padgett

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Optical Angular Momentum

By: L. Allen,Stephen M. Barnett,Miles J. Padgett

Spin angular momentum of photons and the associated polarization of light has been known for many years. However, it is only over the last decade or so that physically realizable laboratory light beams have been used to study the orbital angular momentum of light. In many respects, orbital and spin angular momentum behave in a similar manner, but they differ significantly in others. In particular, orbital angular momentum offers exciting new possibilities with respect to the optical manipulation of matter and to the study of the entanglement of photons. Bringing together 44 landmark papers, Optical Angular Momentum offers the first comprehensive overview of the subject as it has developed. It chronicles the first decade of this important subject and gives a definitive statement of the current status of all aspects of optical angular momentum. In each chapter the editors include a concise introduction, putting the selected papers into context and outlining the key articles associated with this aspect of the subject.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

1310

Publisher

CRC Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0750309016

ISBN 13

9780750309011

Classical And Quantum Dynamics Of Constrained Hamiltonian Systems

By: Heinz J Rothe,Klaus D Rothe

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Classical And Quantum Dynamics Of Constrained Hamiltonian Systems

By: Heinz J Rothe,Klaus D Rothe

This book is an introduction to the field of constrained Hamiltonian systems and their quantization, a topic which is of central interest to theoretical physicists who wish to obtain a deeper understanding of the quantization of gauge theories, such as describing the fundamental interactions in nature. Beginning with the early work of Dirac, the book covers the main developments in the field up to more recent topics, such as the field-antifield formalism of Batalin and Vilkovisky, including a short discussion of how gauge anomalies may be incorporated into this formalism. All topics are well illustrated with examples emphasizing points of central interest. The book should enable graduate students to follow the literature on this subject without much problems, and to perform research in this field.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

317

Publisher

World Scientific

Published Date

ISBN 10

9814465313

ISBN 13

9789814465311

The Science of Polymer Molecules

By: Richard H. Boyd,Paul J. Phillips

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Science of Polymer Molecules

By: Richard H. Boyd,Paul J. Phillips

An introduction concerning the synthesis, structure and properties of the individual molecules constituting polymeric materials.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

436

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0521565081

ISBN 13

9780521565080

Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on High Energy Physics ICHEP 2002

By: S. Bentvelsen,P. de Jong,J. Koch,E. Laenen

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on High Energy Physics ICHEP 2002

By: S. Bentvelsen,P. de Jong,J. Koch,E. Laenen

The first precision measurements on CP violation in the B system are reported. Both the BELLE and the BABAR collaboration presented, among others, results for sin 2ß with much improved accuracy. Results from the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, SNO, also deserve to be mentioned. The convincing evidence of solar neutrino oscillations had been presented by SNO prior to the conference; a full presentation was given at the conference. An incredibly precise measurement of the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon is reported, a fresh result from the Brookhaven National Laboratory. Apart from these distinct physics highlights, there are also the first results from the new Tevatron run and from the relativistic heavy ion collider RHIC. Theorists write of our ever better understanding of the Standard Model and of what might lie beyond. Risky as it is to highlight only a couple of exciting subjects, it is merely meantto whet the appetite for further reading.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

1004

Publisher

Elsevier

Published Date

ISBN 10

0444599169

ISBN 13

9780444599162

Book's by J Zinn-justin

Methods In Field Theory: Les Houches Session Xxviii

Methods In Field Theory: Les Houches Session Xxviii

Field Theory, The Renormalization Group, And Critical Phenomena: Graphs To Computers (3rd Edition)

Field Theory, The Renormalization Group, And Critical Phenomena: Graphs To Computers (3rd Edition)

Quantum Physics

Quantum Physics

Equivariant Cohomology and Localization of Path Integrals

Equivariant Cohomology and Localization of Path Integrals

The Theory of Quark and Gluon Interactions

The Theory of Quark and Gluon Interactions

Renormalization Group and Fixed Points

Renormalization Group and Fixed Points

An Introduction to Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

An Introduction to Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

Quark-Gluon Plasma: Theoretical Foundations

Quark-Gluon Plasma: Theoretical Foundations

Phase Space Methods for Degenerate Quantum Gases

Phase Space Methods for Degenerate Quantum Gases

Mathematical Concepts of Quantum Mechanics

Mathematical Concepts of Quantum Mechanics

Fundamentals of Interface and Colloid Science

Fundamentals of Interface and Colloid Science

Quantum Field Theory for the Gifted Amateur

Quantum Field Theory for the Gifted Amateur

Optical Angular Momentum

Optical Angular Momentum

Classical And Quantum Dynamics Of Constrained Hamiltonian Systems

Classical And Quantum Dynamics Of Constrained Hamiltonian Systems

The Science of Polymer Molecules

The Science of Polymer Molecules

Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on High Energy Physics ICHEP 2002

Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on High Energy Physics ICHEP 2002

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email