Theory of interactions, theory of collisions?

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Quantum Field Theory (QFT) is not limited to particle collisions; it is applicable across various domains, including nuclear physics and condensed matter theory. The discussion highlights that QFT provides a comprehensive framework for understanding phenomena in modern electronics, such as semiconductors. This versatility underscores the significance of QFT beyond its traditional applications in particle physics.

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Can QFT be used to anything else but particle collisions? Particle collisions seem to be the major application of the theory, but it hasn't become clear to me if it works for anything else.
 
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QFT is used in everything from nuclear physics to condensed matter theory. That semiconductor in your modern electronics has a complete description using QFT.

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