Classical Field Theory & Quantization: Books for Physics Masters Course

[mkbh_10]

Please recommend me some good books which will help me to study these topics in physics masters course .

Classical field theory: L & H formulations, eqns of motion,symmetries & invariance, noether's theorem

Field quantization:fock space decomposition, canonical quantization of real scalar field,complex scalar field, interpretation of quantized field

Radiation field : maxwell field, gauge invariance,canonical quantization using radiation gauge, ambiguities in quantization,their removal & lorentz gauge quantization

Dirac spinor field & its quantization , spontaneous symmetry breaking,goldstone model, higgs model

Applications : interaction of radiation with matter, plankcs law, Kramer Heisenberg formula , coherent & raman scattrng, theory of line width, elementary theory of photoelectric effect, non relativistic theory of lamb shift.

 

[Daverz]

I would recommend

Greiner & Reinhardt, Field Quantization. It has a gentler learning curve than many other QFT books and includes many solved exercises.

 

[charng]

Some recommended books for studying classical field theory and quantization at the graduate level include:

1. "Classical Field Theory" by Francis E. Low
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to classical field theory, covering topics such as Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, symmetries and Noether's theorem, and applications to electromagnetism and gravitation.

2. "Quantum Field Theory" by Mark Srednicki
This book covers the basics of quantum field theory, including Fock space decomposition and canonical quantization, as well as more advanced topics such as renormalization and the path integral formulation.

3. "Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell" by A. Zee
This book provides a more conceptual and intuitive approach to quantum field theory, covering topics such as Feynman diagrams, renormalization, and the Higgs mechanism.

4. "Quantum Field Theory for the Gifted Amateur" by Tom Lancaster and Stephen J. Blundell
This book is a great resource for self-study, providing a clear and accessible introduction to quantum field theory with many helpful examples and exercises.

5. "Field Quantization" by Walter Greiner
This book covers the quantization of both classical and quantum fields, with a focus on the mathematical foundations and applications to high energy physics.

6. "Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model" by Matthew D. Schwartz
This book provides a modern and comprehensive introduction to quantum field theory, with a focus on its application to the Standard Model of particle physics.

Overall, the best way to choose a book for your specific physics masters course would be to consult with your professor or colleagues and see what texts they recommend. It's also helpful to read reviews and browse through the table of contents to find a book that covers the topics you are interested in.