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Supersymmetry, Supergravity, and Unification
Av Pran Nath
Inbunden, 2016
1281 kr
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This unique book gives a modern account of particle physics and gravity based on supersymmetry and supergravity, two of the most significant developments in theoretical physics since general relativity. The book begins with a brief overview of the history of unification and then goes into a …
Loops, Knots, Gauge Theories and Quantum Gravity
Av Rodolfo Gambini, Jorge Pullin
Häftad, 2023
553 kr
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This volume provides a self-contained introduction to applications of loop representations, and the related topic of knot theory, in particle physics and quantum gravity. These topics are of considerable interest because they provide a unified arena for the study of the gauge invariant quantization …
The Schwinger Action Principle and Effective Action
Häftad, 2012
1188 kr
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This book is an introduction to the Schwinger action principle in quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, with applications to a variety of different models including Bose-Einstein condensation, the Casimir effect and trapped Fermi gases. The book begins with a brief review of the action …
String Theory: Volume 2, Superstring Theory and Beyond
Av Joseph Polchinski, Joseph Polchinski
Häftad, 2005
1000 kr
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String Theory, first published in 1998, comprises two volumes which provide a comprehensive and pedagogic account of the subject. Volume 2 begins with an introduction to supersymmetric string theories and presents the important advances of recent years. The first three chapters introduce the type …
Modern Canonical Quantum General Relativity
Häftad, 2008
1107 kr
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Modern physics rests on two fundamental building blocks: general relativity and quantum theory. General relativity is a geometric interpretation of gravity while quantum theory governs the microscopic behaviour of matter. Since matter is described by quantum theory which in turn couples to …
Superstring Theory
25th Anniversary Edition
Av Michael B. Green, John H. Schwarz m. fl.
Inbunden, 2012
863 kr
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Twenty-five years ago, Michael Green, John Schwarz, and Edward Witten wrote two volumes on string theory. Published during a period of rapid progress in this subject, these volumes were highly influential for a generation of students and researchers. Despite the immense progress that has been made …
Tensor-Valued Random Fields for Continuum Physics
Av Anatoliy Malyarenko, Martin Ostoja-Starzewski
Inbunden, 2018
2247 kr
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Many areas of continuum physics pose a challenge to physicists. What are the most general, admissible statistically homogeneous and isotropic tensor-valued random fields (TRFs)? Previously, only the TRFs of rank 0 were completely described. This book assembles a complete description of such fields …
D-Branes
Inbunden, 2023
1856 kr
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D-branes represent a key theoretical tool in the understanding of strongly coupled superstring theory and M-theory. They have led to many striking discoveries, including the precise microphysics underlying the thermodynamic behaviour of certain black holes, and remarkable holographic dualities …
Quantum Geometry
A Statistical Field Theory Approach
Av Jan Ambjørn, Bergfinnur Durhuus m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
1107 kr
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This graduate/research level text describes in a unified fashion the statistical mechanics of random walks, random surfaces and random higher dimensional manifolds with an emphasis on the geometrical aspects of the theory and applications to the quantisation of strings, gravity and topological …
Gravitational Solitons
Av V. Belinski, E. Verdaguer m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
944 kr
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This 2001 book gives a self-contained exposition of the theory of gravitational solitons and provides a comprehensive review of exact soliton solutions to Einstein's equations. The text begins with a detailed discussion of the extension of the Inverse Scattering Method to the theory of gravitation, …
Relativistic Fluids and Magneto-fluids
With Applications in Astrophysics and Plasma Physics
Av A. M. Anile, P. V. Landshoff m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
1041 kr
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This highly acclaimed series of monographs provides introductory accounts of specialized topics in mathematical physics for graduate students and research workers. The monographs in this series are of outstanding scholarship and written by those at the very frontiers of research. Subject areas …
Liquid Metals
Concepts and Theory
Av Norman Henry March, P. V. Landshoff
Häftad, 2005
1384 kr
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Liquid metals remain of both fundamental and technological interest and the concepts needed to understand their properties are set out in this book, starting from a survey of the basic experimental facts to be explained. The quantitative theory of liquid pair correlation functions, effective …
Oscillations in Finite Quantum Systems
Av G. F. Bertsch, R. A. Broglia
Häftad, 2005
895 kr
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This book surveys the physics of small clusters of particles undergoing vibrations, with applications in nuclear physics and the physics and chemistry of atomic clusters. The book begins with a survey of the experimental information on collective vibrations in atoms, metal clusters and nuclei. …
Quantum Groups in Two-Dimensional Physics
Av Cisar Gómez, Martm Ruiz-Altaba m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
1302 kr
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This 1996 book is an introduction to integrability and conformal field theory in two dimensions using quantum groups. The book begins with a brief introduction to S-matrices, spin chains and vertex models as a prelude to the study of Yang-Baxter algebras and the Bethe ansatz. The basic ideas of …
Harmonic Superspace
Av A. S. Galperin, E. A. Ivanov m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
911 kr
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This is a pedagogical introduction to the harmonic superspace method in extended supersymmetry. Inspired by exciting developments in superstring theory, it provides a systematic treatment of the quantum field theories with N=2 and N=3 supersymmetry in harmonic superspace. The authors present the …
The Interacting Boson-Fermion Model
Av F. Iachello, P. van Isacker m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
878 kr
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The interacting boson-fermion model has become in recent years the standard model for the description of atomic nuclei with an odd number of protons and/or neutrons. This book describes the mathematical framework on which the interacting boson-fermion model is built and presents applications to a …
The Interacting Boson Model
Av F. Iachello, A. Arima m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
764 kr
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The interacting boson model was introduced in 1974 as an attempt to describe collective properties of nuclei in a unified way. Since 1974, the model has been the subject of many investigations and it has been extended to cover most aspects of nuclear structure. This book gives an account of the …
Introduction to Classical Integrable Systems
Av Olivier Babelon, Denis Bernard m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
1742 kr
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This book provides a thorough introduction to the theory of classical integrable systems, discussing the various approaches to the subject and explaining their interrelations. The book begins by introducing the central ideas of the theory of integrable systems, based on Lax representations, loop …
The Theory of Complex Angular Momenta
Gribov Lectures on Theoretical Physics
Av V. N. Gribov
Häftad, 2007
1090 kr
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This 2003 book provides a rigorous introduction to the theory of complex angular momenta, based on the methods of field theory. It comprises an English translation of the series of lectures given by V. N. Gribov in 1969, when the physics of high-energy hadron interactions was being created. Besides …
The Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation
Av Yasunori Fujii, Kei-ichi Maeda
Häftad, 2007
993 kr
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The scalar-tensor theory of gravitation is one of the most popular alternatives to Einstein's theory of gravitation. This book provides a clear and concise introduction to the theoretical ideas and developments, exploring scalar fields and placing them in context with a discussion of Brans-Dicke …
Relativistic Numerical Hydrodynamics
Av James R. Wilson, Grant J. Mathews
Häftad, 2007
976 kr
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This book presents an overview of the computational framework in which calculations of relativistic hydrodynamics have been developed. It summarizes the jargon and methods used in the field, and provides illustrative applications to real physical systems. The authors explain how to break down the …
Topological Solitons
Av Nicholas Manton, Paul Sutcliffe
Häftad, 2007
1449 kr
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Topological solitons occur in many nonlinear classical field theories. They are stable, particle-like objects, with finite mass and a smooth structure. Examples are monopoles and Skyrmions, Ginzburg-Landau vortices and sigma-model lumps, and Yang-Mills instantons. This book is a comprehensive …
The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time
Av S. W. Hawking, G. F. R. Ellis m. fl.
Häftad, 1975
710 kr
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Einstein's General Theory of Relativity leads to two remarkable predictions: first, that the ultimate destiny of many massive stars is to undergo gravitational collapse and to disappear from view, leaving behind a 'black hole' in space; and secondly, that there will exist singularities in …
Scattering from Black Holes
Av J. A. H. Futterman, F. A. Handler m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
781 kr
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This book investigates the propagation of waves in the presence of black holes. Astrophysical black holes may eventually be probed by these techniques. The authors emphasise intuitive physical thinking in their treatment of the techniques of analysis of scattering, but alternate this with chapters …
Semi-Classical Methods for Nucleus-Nucleus Scattering
Av D. M. Brink
Häftad, 2009
716 kr
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During past years many countries constructed large accelerators for investigating heavy ion collisions, and new theoretical techniques for analysing results and making predictions were developed. Semi-classical methods were studied in the early days of quantum mechanics. Their application to heavy …
Classical Solutions in Quantum Field Theory
Solitons and Instantons in High Energy Physics
Inbunden, 2012
1612 kr
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Classical solutions play an important role in quantum field theory, high energy physics, and cosmology. Real-time soliton solutions give rise to particles, such as magnetic monopoles, and extended structures, such as domain walls and cosmic strings, which have implications for early universe …
Path Integrals and Anomalies in Curved Space
Av Fiorenzo Bastianelli, Peter van Nieuwenhuizen
Häftad, 2009
993 kr
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Path integrals provide a powerful method for describing quantum phenomena. This book introduces the quantum mechanics of particles that move in curved space by employing path integrals and then using them to compute anomalies in quantum field theories. The authors start by deriving path integrals …
Gravitational N-Body Simulations
Tools and Algorithms
Häftad, 2009
1107 kr
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This book discusses in detail all the relevant numerical methods for the classical N-body problem. It demonstrates how to develop clear and elegant algorithms for models of gravitational systems, and explains the fundamental mathematical tools needed to describe the dynamics of a large number of …
Models of High Energy Processes
Häftad, 2010
618 kr
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This book was originally published in 1980. Theoretical physics makes extensive use of models to test and develop intuition. This monograph seeks to provide an introduction to high-energy model making. Its aim is to explain the basic ideas in a form accessible to graduate students and other readers …
The Wave Equation on a Curved Space-Time
Häftad, 2010
796 kr
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This book was originally published in 1975. In Einstein's General Theory of Relativity the effects of gravitation are represented by the curvature of space-time. Physical processes occurring in the presence of gravitation must then be treated mathematically in terms of their behaviour in a curved …
