{"product_id":"relativistic-quantum-mechanics-paperback-softback","title":"Relativistic Quantum Mechanics - Paperback \/ softback","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by two of the most prominent leaders in particle physics, \u003cstrong\u003eRelativistic Quantum Mechanics: An Introduction to Relativistic Quantum Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a classroom-tested introduction to the formal and conceptual foundations of quantum field theory. Designed for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level physics students, the text only requires previous courses in classical mechanics, relativity, and quantum mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe introductory chapters of the book summarize the theory of special relativity and its application to the classical description of the motion of a free particle and a field. The authors then explain the quantum formulation of field theory through the simple example of a scalar field described by the Klein–Gordon equation as well as its extension to the case of spin ½ particles described by the Dirac equation. They also present the elements necessary for constructing the foundational theories of the standard model of electroweak interactions, namely quantum electrodynamics and the Fermi theory of neutron beta decay. Many applications to quantum electrodynamics and weak interaction processes are thoroughly analyzed. The book also explores the timely topic of neutrino oscillations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLogically progressing from the fundamentals to recent discoveries, this textbook provides students with the essential foundation to study more advanced theoretical physics and elementary particle physics. It will help them understand the theory of electroweak interactions and gauge theories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eView the second book in this collection: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crcpress.com\/Electroweak-Interactions\/Maiani\/9781498722254\"\u003eElectroweak Interactions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45576298365166,"sku":"9781498722308","price":137.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781498722308.jpg?v=1720969379","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/relativistic-quantum-mechanics-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}