Quantum non-linear sigma-models : from quantum field theory to supersymmetry, conformal field theory, black holes, and strings / Sergei V. Ketov.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ketov, S. V. (Sergeĭ Vladimirovich)

Series:

Texts and monographs in physics 0172-5998

Texts and monographs in physics, 0172-5998

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sigma particles.

Supersymmetry.

Physical Description:

xii, 420 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2000]

Summary:

The book is considered a systematic presentation of the modern quantum field theory of non-linear sigma-models. The contents is based on original papers. Geometrical 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-model. Supersymmetric extensions are given for most contructions, 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 sutdents and researchers in physics and mathematics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [399]-414) and index.

ISBN:

3540674616

OCLC:

44681782