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Chicago Lectures in Physics Ser.: Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime and Black Hole Thermodynamics by Robert M. Wald (1994, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
ISBN-100226870278
ISBN-139780226870274
eBay Product ID (ePID)68780
Product Key Features
Number of Pages220 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameQuantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime and Black Hole Thermodynamics
SubjectWaves & Wave Mechanics, Physics / Quantum Theory, Time, Astronomy, Gravity, Mechanics / Thermodynamics
Publication Year1994
TypeTextbook
AuthorRobert M. Wald
Subject AreaScience
SeriesChicago Lectures in Physics Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight11.3 Oz
Item Length0.9 in
Item Width0.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN94-011065
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal530.1/43
Table Of ContentPreface Notation, Conventions, and Terminology 1: Introduction and Overview 2: Quantum Mechanical Preliminaries 3: Quantum Fields in Flat Spacetime 4: Quantum Fields in Curved Spacetime 5: The Unruh Effect 6: Classical Black Hole Thermodynamics 7: The Hawking Effect Appendix: Some Basic Definitions and Constructions Pertaining to Hilbert Spaces References Notation Index General Index
SynopsisIn this book, Robert Wald provides a coherent, pedagogical introduction to the formulation of quantum field theory in curved spacetime. He begins with a treatment of the ordinary one-dimensional quantum harmonic oscillator, progresses through the construction of quantum field theory in flat spacetime to possible constructions of quantum field theory in curved spacetime, and, ultimately, to an algebraic formulation of the theory. In his presentation, Wald disentangles essential features of the theory from inessential ones (such as a particle interpretation) and clarifies relationships between various approaches to the formulation of the theory. He also provides a comprehensive, up-to-date account of the Unruh effect, the Hawking effect, and some of its ramifications. In particular, the subject of black hole thermodynamics, which remains an active area of research, is treated in depth. This book will be accessible to students and researchers who have had introductory courses in general relativity and quantum field theory, and will be of interest to scientists in general relativity and related fields.
LC Classification NumberQC174.45.W35 1994
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