Which QFT Lecture Series Includes Unitary IR of Poincare Group?

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The discussion centers on recommendations for Quantum Field Theory (QFT) lecture series that cover the unitary irreducible representations (IR) of the Poincare group. David Tong's lectures are highlighted as a primary resource, although some participants note that they may not address the specific topic of unitary infinite-dimensional IR. Additionally, several authoritative texts are suggested for deeper understanding, including "Relativity, Groups, Particles" by Sexl and Urbantke, "A Modern Introduction to Field Theory" by Maggiore, "The Quantum Theory of Fields Volume I" by Weinberg, and "The Conceptual Framework of Quantum Field Theory" by Duncan.

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Hello.
I self-studied and have a good grasp on QM, statistical mechanics and Group theory.
Next step is QFT.
There are several sets of video lectures on Youtube about this subject and I am asking for a recommendation (I would like a set of videos which involves the unitary IR of the Poincare group).
Thanks!
 
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It must be David Tong's lecture ,obviously.He is a professor in Combridge,and a nice guy.He put many of his lecture notes online in his website,very helpful.
 
Dyatlov said:
(I would like a set of videos which involves the unitary IR of the Poincare group).

Matt Smith said:
It must be David Tong's lecture ,obviously.He is a professor in Combridge,and a nice guy.He put many of his lecture notes online in his website,very helpful.

Tong's lectures are nice, but I don't think that Tong treats the unitary infinite-dimensional irreducible representations of the Poincare group.

I am a book person, so the references that cover this of which I know are books, e.g.,:

"Relativity, Groups, Particles" by Sexl and Urbantke;
"A Modern Introduction to Field Theory" by Maggiore;
"The Quantum Theory of Fields Volume I" by Weinberg;
"The Conceptual Framework of Quantum Field Theory" by Duncan.
 
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