Introduction to quantum field theory with applications to quantum gravity
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Introduction to quantum field theory with applications to quantum gravity
（Oxford graduate texts）
Oxford University Press, 2021
1st ed
Available at 9 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [504]-521) and index
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Description
Applications of quantum field theoretical methods to gravitational physics, both in the semiclassical and the full quantum frameworks, require a careful formulation of the fundamental basis of quantum theory, with special attention to such important issues as renormalization, quantum theory of gauge theories, and especially effective action formalism. The first part of this graduate textbook provides both a conceptual and technical introduction to the theory of
quantum fields. The presentation is consistent, starting from elements of group theory, classical fields, and moving on to the effective action formalism in general gauge theories. Compared to other existing books, the general formalism of renormalization in described in more detail, and special attention
paid to gauge theories. This part can serve as a textbook for a one-semester introductory course in quantum field theory.
In the second part, we discuss basic aspects of quantum field theory in curved space, and perturbative quantum gravity. More than half of Part II is written with a full exposition of details, and includes elaborated examples of simplest calculations. All chapters include exercises ranging from very simple ones to those requiring small original investigations. The selection of material of the second part is done using the "must-know" principle. This means we included detailed
expositions of relatively simple techniques and calculations, expecting that the interested reader will be able to learn more advanced issues independently after working through the basic material, and completing the exercises.
Table of Contents
PART I INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
1: Introduction
2: Relativistic Symmetry
3: Lagrange formalism in field theory
4: Field Models
5: Canonical Quantization of Free Fields
6: Scattering Matrix and Green Functions
7: Functional Integrals
8: Perturbation Theory
9: Renormalization
10: Quantum Gauge Theories
PART II SEMICLASSICAL AND QUANTUM GRAVITY MODELS
11: Brief Review of General Relativity.
12: Classical fields in curved spacetime
13: Quantum fields in curved spacetime: renormalization
14: One-loop divergences
15: Renormalization group in curved space
16: Non-local form factors in flat and curved spacetime
17: Conformal anomaly and anomaly-induced action
18: General Notions of Perturbative Quantum Gravity
19: Massive ghosts in higher derivative models
20: One-loop renormalization in quantum gravity
21: Renormalization group in perturbative quantum gravity
22: Induced gravity approach
23: Final remarks on Part II
References
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