TY  - GEN
AU  - Marimo, Marcos 
TI  - Instantons and large N: an introduction to non-perturbative methods in quantum field theory
SN  - 9781107068520
U1  - 530.143 MAR 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Instantons
KW  - Quantum Field Theory
KW  - Nuclear Physics
KW  - Physics
KW  - Physical Sciences &​ Mathematics
N2  - This highly pedagogical textbook for graduate students in particle, theoretical and mathematical physics, explores advanced topics of quantum field theory. Clearly divided into two parts; the first focuses on instantons with a detailed exposition of instantons in quantum mechanics, supersymmetric quantum mechanics, the large order behavior of perturbation theory, and Yang–Mills theories, before moving on to examine the large N expansion in quantum field theory. The organised presentation style, in addition to detailed mathematical derivations, worked examples and applications throughout, enables students to gain practical experience with the tools necessary to start research. The author includes recent developments on the large order behavior of perturbation theory and on large N instantons, and updates existing treatments of classic topics, to ensure that this is a practical and contemporary guide for students developing their understanding of the intricacies of quantum field theory
ER  -