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020			_a9781107705968
082			_a530.143 _bM339I
100			_aMarino, M. _eAuthor _lEnglish _92071
245		0	_aInstantons and Large N _b: An Introduction to Non-Perturbative Methods in Quantum Field Theory _c/ by M. Marino. _h[Electronic Resource]
260			_aCambridge _b: Cambridge University Press, _c2015
300			_axii, 367p.
520			_aThis highly pedagogical textbook for graduate students in particle, theoretical and mathematical physics, explores advanced topics of quantum field theory. Clearly divided into two parts; the first focuses on instantons with a detailed exposition of instantons in quantum mechanics, supersymmetric quantum mechanics, the large order behavior of perturbation theory, and Yang-Mills theories, before moving on to examine the large N expansion in quantum field theory. The organised presentation style, in addition to detailed mathematical derivations, worked examples and applications throughout, enables students to gain practical experience with the tools necessary to start research. The author includes recent developments on the large order behavior of perturbation theory and on large N instantons, and updates existing treatments of classic topics, to ensure that this is a practical and contemporary guide for students developing their understanding of the intricacies of quantum field theory.
650			_aMathematical Physics _9878
650			_aQuantum Field Theory _915806
856			_uhttps://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107705968 _qPDF _yClick to Access the Online Book
942			_cEBK _nYes
999			_c12315 _d12315