Thermodynamics of Quantum Yang-Mills Theory, The: Theory and Applications (Second Edition)

by Ralf Hofmann

This latest edition enhances the material of the first edition with a derivation of the value of the action for each of the Harrington-Shepard calorons/anticalorons that are relevant for the emergence of the thermal ground state. Also included are discussions of the caloron center versus its periphery, the role of the thermal ground state in U(1) wave propagation, photonic particle-wave duality, and calculational intricacies and book-keeping related...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9813100478
• ISBN13: 9789813100473
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.0"