Studying Which QFT Lecture Series Includes Unitary IR of Poincare Group?

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The discussion centers on recommendations for video lectures on Quantum Field Theory (QFT), specifically those that cover the unitary irreducible representations (IR) of the Poincaré group. David Tong's lectures are highlighted as a primary resource, noted for their accessibility and the availability of supplementary lecture notes on his website. However, some participants express concerns that Tong's lectures may not adequately address the specific topic of unitary infinite-dimensional irreducible representations. Additionally, several books are suggested as valuable resources for this subject, 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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