Gauge fields: introduction to quantum theory

Book · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6595487

Faddeev, L D; Slavnov, A A

A detailed exposition of quantum dynamics of gauge fields is presented. The classical dynamics of gauge fields and their geometric meaning are described first. Then a detailed exposition of path integral method in quantum theory is given. It is shown that this method allows consideration of all the specifics of gauge field theory. Quantization of the Yang-Mills field is discussed. Perturbation theory expansion is described in full detail, including invariant regularization and renormalization schemes. In conclusion, several applications are discussed: unified models of weak electromagnetic interactions, asymptotic freedom; gauge theories of strong interactions. 98 references, 19 figures. (RWR)

• OSTI ID: 6595487
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS
ASYMPTOTIC SOLUTIONS
DYNAMICS
FEYNMAN PATH INTEGRAL
FIELD THEORIES
INTEGRALS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MECHANICS
PARTICLE MODELS
PERTURBATION THEORY
QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
RENORMALIZATION
SERIES EXPANSION
UNIFIED GAUGE MODELS
YANG-MILLS THEORY