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In this third volume of The Quantum Theory of Fields, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg continues his masterly exposition of quantum field theory. This volume presents a self-contained, up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to supersymmetry, a highly active area of theoretical physics that is likely to be at the center of future progress in the physics of elementary particles and gravitation. The text introduces and explains a broad range of topics, including supersymmetric algebras, supersymmetric field theories, extended supersymmetry, supergraphs, non-perturbative results, theories of supersymmetry in higher dimensions, and supergravity. A thorough review is given of the phenomenological implications of supersymmetry, including theories of both gauge and gravitationally-mediated supersymmetry breaking. Also provided is an introduction to mathematical techniques, based on holomorphy and duality, that have proved so fruitful in recent developments. This book contains much material not found in other books on supersymmetry, including previously unpublished results. Problems are included. What has been said about The Quantum Theory of Fields From reviews of the previous two volumes: 'It is a majestic exposition ... I find it hard to imagine a better treatment of quantum field theory than Weinberg's.' John C. Taylor, Nature 'Experienced researchers and beginning graduate students will delight in the gems of wisdom to be found in these pages ... I have no doubt that these two volumes will rapidly constitute the classic treatment of this important subject.' M. B. Green, CERN Courier 'For over twenty years there has been no good modern textbook on the subject. For all that time, Steven Weinberg has been promising to write one. That he has finally done it ... is cause for celebration among those who try to teach and try to learn the subject. Weinberg's book is for serious students of field theory ... it is the first textbook to treat quantum field theory the way it is used by physicists today.' Howard Georgi, Science ' ... beautifully produced and meticulously edited ... and it is a real bargain in price. If you want to learn quantum field theory, or have already learned it and want to have a definitive reference at hand, purchase this book.' O. W. Greenberg, Physics Today 'To sum up, this book strengthens the impression that Weinberg has produced a masterpiece that will be a standard reference on the field for a long time to come.' B. E. Svensson, Elementa.

   CONTENIDO: Preface to volume III; Notation; 24. Historical introduction; 25. Supersymmetry algebras; 26. Supersymmetric field theories; 27. Supersymmetric gauge theories; 28. Supersymmetric versions of the standard model; 29. Beyond perturbation theory; 30. Supergraphs; 31. Supergravity; 32. Supersymmetry in higher dimensions; Author index; Subject index. NOVIEMBRE 1999.

Detalles del artículo

• Páginas : 500
• Editorial : Cambridge University Press
• Idioma : Inglés
• Fecha de Publicación : 01/02/2000
• ISBN: 9780521660006
• Encuadernación : Cartoné
• Nº Volúmenes : 1
• País de Publicación : Reino Unido (INGLATERRA)
• Lugar de Publicación : Cambridge