What about the level of the textbook? Does it compare to Peskin's?Demystifier said:I like this book because if offers a rather fresh view of QFT, different from most other existing QFT books. For instance, even though the book is written for high-energy physicists, it contains a lot of condensed-matter style of thinking, especially with respect to interpretation of UV divergences.
At the level of technical difficulty, it is comparable, but Peskin is somewhat more difficult. At the level of conceptual depth, I think Padmanabhan is much deeper.Joker93 said:What about the level of the textbook? Does it compare to Peskin's?
You can say that this book is the Mini-version of Zee book,I really surprised in the way Padmanabhan explain things , you can't compare it to Peskin, since Peskin is about how to compute things, and this book is about how to think the right way in QFT, but if you mix these two together you'll be very Suprised that you learn QFT better.Joker93 said:What about the level of the textbook? Does it compare to Peskin's?
A little off topic but, what do you think of Manoukian's two-volume textbook on Quantum Field theory?Demystifier said:At the level of technical difficulty, it is comparable, but Peskin is somewhat more difficult. At the level of conceptual depth, I think Padmanabhan is much deeper.
A little off topic but, what do you think of Manoukian's two-volume textbook on Quantum Field theory?Moayd Shagaf said:You can say that this book is the Mini-version of Zee book,I really surprised in the way Padmanabhan explain things , you can't compare it to Peskin, since Peskin is about how to compute things, and this book is about how to think the right way in QFT, but if you mix these two together you'll be very Suprised that you learn QFT better.
I haven't seriously study it, mainly because my first impression was not very high. But I like the idea of the second volume to put the both major competitive approaches to quantum gravity in one book.Joker93 said:A little off topic but, what do you think of Manoukian's two-volume textbook on Quantum Field theory?
Yes it is, Trust me, Its a wonderful book to get idea what QFT is, its like zee without GUT and Application Chapters,Whitehole said:Is Padmanabhan's book suitable as a supplement for a first course (Blundell, Schwarz, etc)?
A question. I have been through nearly all of Blundell's textbook (QFT for the gifted amateur) and a big chunk of Zee's QFT nutshell.Moayd Shagaf said:Yes it is, Trust me, Its a wonderful book to get idea what QFT is, its like zee without GUT and Application Chapters,
I heard that Weinberg's volumes are even more advanced than Peskin's textbook though.vanhees71 said:Well, then I'd recommend to try Weinberg's three-volume set (starting with Vol. I of course).
Thanks.vanhees71 said:Yes, but if you really worked through Blundell, I think you should be able to understand Weinberg already. If you think you need something in between, I'd rather recommend than M. Schwartz's book than Peskin&Schroeder. The only textbook, I'd not recommend is Zee's Nutshell. I find it pretty confusing since the nutshell chosen was too small to adequately cover the comprehensive amount of topics Zee aims to present.
Padmanabhan is at the level of zee and Blundell, If you study Padmanabhan and Zee, You must go for advanced book like Peskin, Weinberg is Complete but I think you must take it after Peskin, But another thing I need to say, I never study from Schwartz Book, but this doesn't mean you don't take it, people hear like it I think.Joker93 said:A question. I have been through nearly all of Blundell's textbook (QFT for the gifted amateur) and a big chunk of Zee's QFT nutshell.
Do you think that Padmanabhan's has anything new to offer me? Or, do you think it is time to go to higher level textbooks or is Padmanabhan's textbook at an even slightly higher level than Blundell's and Zee's?
Truth is that I have been through Peskin' first two and a half chapters but did not like it a lot. I supplemented it with Tong's QFT lecture notes and it made things much better.Moayd Shagaf said:Padmanabhan is at the level of zee and Blundell, If you study Padmanabhan and Zee, You must go for advanced book like Peskin, Weinberg is Complete but I think you must take it after Peskin, But another thing I need to say, I never study from Schwartz Book, but this doesn't mean you don't take it, people hear like it I think.
Quantum Field Theory (QFT) is a theoretical framework that combines the principles of quantum mechanics and special relativity to describe the behavior of subatomic particles. It is considered to be the most fundamental and successful theory in physics, and is used to explain various phenomena such as the behavior of particles and their interactions.
Quantum Field Theory is important because it provides a mathematical framework for understanding the behavior of particles and their interactions. It has been successfully used to make predictions that have been experimentally verified, and is considered to be the foundation of modern physics.
The main concepts of Quantum Field Theory include fields, particles, and interactions. Fields are mathematical quantities that describe the behavior of particles, and particles are excitations of these fields. Interactions are described as the exchange of particles between fields, which results in the forces between particles.
Quantum Field Theory is considered to be the most fundamental theory in physics, as it combines the principles of quantum mechanics and special relativity, which are the two pillars of modern physics. It also provides a framework for understanding and unifying other theories such as electromagnetism, weak nuclear force, and strong nuclear force.
One of the main challenges in understanding Quantum Field Theory is its complex mathematical formalism, which requires a strong background in advanced mathematics. Additionally, the theory has some conceptual challenges, such as the interpretation of virtual particles and the problem of renormalization. However, with continued research and advancements, these challenges can be overcome to gain a deeper understanding of the theory.