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A. Zee is professor of physics at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His many books include Top Ten Ideas of Physics, Fly by Night Physics, On Gravity, Group Theory in a Nutshell for Physicists, Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell, and Fearful Symmetry (all Princeton)."A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year"
"<i>Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible</i> is delivered with humour and erudition by Anthony Zee. What better way to get the little grey cells going than by unifying quantum mechanics and special relativity?"
New Scientist
"Certain to appeal to, instruct, and entertain at many levels."<b>---J. F. Burkhart, <i>Choice Reviews</i></b>
An exceptionally accessible introduction to quantum field theory
Quantum field theory is by far the most spectacularly successful theory in physics, but also one of the most mystifying. This venerable subject provides the crucial bridge between the long established quantum mechanics and the still hypothetical string theory. Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible provides an essential primer on the subject, giving readers the conceptual foundations they need to wrap their heads around one of the most important yet baffling subjects in physics.
Quantum field theory grew out of quantum mechanics in the late 1930s and was developed by a generation of brilliant young theorists, including Julian Schwinger and Richard Feynman. Their predictions were experimentally verified to an astounding accuracy unmatched by the rest of physics. Quantum field theory unifies quantum mechanics and special relativity, thus providing the framework for understanding the quantum mysteries of the subatomic world. With his trademark blend of wit and physical insight, A. Zee guides readers from the classical notion of the field to the modern frontiers of quantum field theory, covering a host of topics along the way, including antimatter, Feynman diagrams, virtual particles, the path integral, quantum chromodynamics, electroweak unification, grand unification, and quantum gravity.
A unique and valuable introduction for students and general readers alike, Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible explains how quantum field theory informs our understanding of the universe, and how it can shed light on some of the deepest mysteries of physics.
“This is the opposite of a textbook. Rather than deriving the main results of quantum field theory, Zee discusses them conceptually, giving his own pointed opinions on the content and methods of this subject. If you are learning quantum field theory from the bottom up, equation by painful equation, Zee will encourage you to think critically and with a broader perspective.”—Michael E. Peskin, SLAC, Stanford University
“Quantum field theory is largely unknown to nonexperts, though it underlies vast swathes of modern physics. This book is a corrective to this extraordinary state of affairs.”—David Tong, University of Cambridge
“This is an adventurous book that offers unique insights and inspiration for science readers.”—John Donoghue, coauthor of A Prelude to Quantum Field Theory
“Using inimitable, lucid, and colloquial writing, Zee takes us across the whole landscape of high-energy physics. This excellent book will enlighten beginning physics undergraduates and informed lay readers alike.”—Keshav Dasgupta, McGill University