TY - BOOK AU - Dimock,Jonathan ED - ebrary, Inc. TI - Quantum mechanics and quantum field theory: a mathematical primer AV - QC174.17.M35 D56 2011eb U1 - 530.12 22 PY - 2011/// CY - New York PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Quantum theory KW - Mathematics KW - Electronic books KW - local N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Machine generated contents note: Introduction; Part I. Non-relativistic: 1. Mathematical prelude; 2. Classical mechanics; 3. Quantum mechanics; 4. Single particle; 5. Many particles; 6. Statistical mechanics; Part II. Relativistic: 7. Relativity; 8. Scalar particles and fields; 9. Electrons and photons; 10. Field theory on a manifold; Part III. Probabilistic Methods: 11. Path integrals; 12. Fields as random variables; 13. A nonlinear field theory; Appendices; References; Index; Electronic reproduction; Palo Alto, Calif.; ebrary; 2011; Available via World Wide Web; Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries N2 - "Explaining the concepts of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory in a precise mathematical language, this textbook is an ideal introduction for graduate students in mathematics, helping to prepare them for further studies in quantum physics. The textbook covers topics that are central to quantum physics: non-relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum statistical mechanics, relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. There is also background material on analysis, classical mechanics, relativity and probability. Each topic is explored through a statement of basic principles followed by simple examples. Around 100 problems throughout the textbook help readers develop their understanding"-- UR - http://site.ebrary.com/lib/daystar/Doc?id=10452911 ER -