Classical solutions in quantum field theory : solitons and instantons in high energy physics / Erick J. Weinberg
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TextSeries: Cambridge monographs on mathematical physicsPublication details: London, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2012Description: iv, 326 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN: - 9780521114639 (hardback)
- 0521114632 (hardback)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [312]-323) and index
Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction; 2. One-dimensional solitons; 3. Solitons in more dimensions - vortices and strings; 4. Some topology; 5. Magnetic monopoles with U(1) charges; 6. Magnetic monopoles in larger gauge groups; 7. Cosmological implications and experimental bounds; 8. BPS solitons, supersymmetry, and duality; 9. Euclidean solutions; 10. Yang-Mills instantons; 11. Instantons, fermions, and physical consequences; 12. Vacuum decay; Appendixes; References; Index
"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 the cosmology of the early universe. Imaginarytime Euclidean instantons are responsible for important nonperturbative effects, while Euclidean bounce solutions govern transitions between metastable states. Written for advanced graduate students and researchers in elementary particle physics, cosmology, and related fields, this book brings the reader up to the level of current research in the field"-- Provided by publisher