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Quantum Chromodynamics on the Lattice: An Introductory Presentation 2010th Edition
Author(s): Christof Gattringer (Author), Christian B. Lang (Author)
- Publisher: Springer
- Publication Date: March 14, 2012
- Edition: 2010th
- Language: English
- Print length: 358 pages
- ISBN-10: 3642260950
- ISBN-13: 9783642260957
Book Description
This introduction to quantum chromodynamics presents the basic concepts and calculations in a clear and didactic style accessible to those new to the field. Readers will find useful methods for obtaining numerical results, including pure gauge theory and quenched spectroscopy.
Editorial Reviews
Review
From the reviews:
“This is a very nice and readable book on lattice gauge theories. It is conceived for non-specialists in the field and is quite self-contained. … It is a modern, updated introduction to lattice gauge theory, very easy to consult and conceived in a modern way. This is an excellent textbook for students or anyone wishing to be introduced to the subject.” (Giuseppe Nardelli, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2010 k)
From the Back Cover
The lattice formulation is at present the most successful approach to Quantum Chromodynamics – the theory of quarks and gluons. This book is intended for newcomers to the field and presents a clear and easy-to-follow path from the first principles all the way to actual calculations. It focusses on QCD and discusses mainly SU(3) lattice gauge theory, both with and without fermions. Numerical calculations in lattice field theory have now become the most effective approach for obtaining quantitative results, and thus three chapters include sections describing numerical techniques, as used in pure gauge theory, in quenched spectroscopy and in treating dynamical fermions.
