Classical Solutions in Quantum Field Theory: Solitons and Instantons in High Energy Physics

by Erick J. Weinberg

Book Overview

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, that have implications for early universe cosmology. Imaginary-time Euclidean instantons are responsible for important nonperturbative effects, while Euclidean bounce solutions govern transitions between...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107438055
• ISBN13: 9781107438057
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"