Quantum Non-linear Sigma-Models : From Quantum Field Theory to Supersymmetry, Conformal Field Theory, Black Holes and Strings /
The book is considered a systematic presentation of the modern quantum field theory of non-linear sigma-models. The content is based on original papers. Geometric properties and renormalization of a generic non-linear sigma-model are considered in detail, and illustrated by explicit multi-loop calcu...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg :
Springer Berlin Heidelberg,
2000.
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| Series: | Texts and monographs in physics.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The book is considered a systematic presentation of the modern quantum field theory of non-linear sigma-models. The content is based on original papers. Geometric properties and renormalization of a generic non-linear sigma-model are considered in detail, and illustrated by explicit multi-loop calculations in perturbation theory. Some non-perturbative results are derived for the conformally invariant non-linear sigma-models. Supersymmetric extensions are given for most constructions, with emphasis on their relation to complex geometry. Applications of non-linear sigma-models in conformal theory, gauge theory, string theory, and general relativity are given. The book addresses graduate students and researchers in physics and mathematics. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 420 pages 51 illustrations) |
| ISBN: | 9783662041925 (electronic bk.) 3662041928 (electronic bk.) |
| ISSN: | 1864-5879 |