Quantum chromodynamics

The book is a self-contained introduction to perturbative and nonperturbative Quantum chromodynamics (QCD) with worked-out exercises for students of theoretical physics. It will be useful as a reference for research scientists as well. Starting with the hadron spectrum, the reader becomes familiar with the representations of SU(N). Relativistic quantum field theory is recapitulated, and scattering theory is discussed in the framework of scalar quantum electrodynamics. Then the gauge theory of quarks and gluons is introduced. In the more advanced chapters, perturbative and nonperturbative techniques in state-of-the-art QCD are discussed in great detail. The new third edition has been extensively revised and enlarged to cover all new aspects in Quantum chromodynamics. This Introduction To Perturbative And Nonperturbative Quantum Chromodynamics (qcd) Has Worked Exercises For Students Of Theoretical Physics. In The More Advanced Chapters, Perturbative And Nonperturbative Techniques In State-of-the-art Qcd Are Discussed In Great Detail. Foreword To Earlier Series Editions -- Preface To The Third Edition -- The Introduction Of Quarks -- Review Of Relativistic Field Theory -- Scattering Reactions And The Internal Structure Of Baryons -- Gauge Theories And Quantum-chromodynamics -- Perturbative Qcd I: Deep Inelastic Scattering -- Perturbative Qcd Ii: The Drell-yan Process And Small-x Physics -- Nonperturbative Qcd -- Phenomenological Models For Nonperturbative Qcd Problems -- Appendix. Walter Greiner, Stefan Schramm, Eckart Stein. Originally Published In German By Verlag H. Deutsch In 1989 As Bd. 10, Quantenchromodynamik Of The Multipart Item, Theoretische Physik. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The third edition of this outstanding volume has been extensively revised and enlarged to cover all new aspects in Quantum chromodynamics. It first reviews relativistic quantum field theory and details scattering theory in the framework of scalar quantum electrodynamics. The book then introduces the gauge theory of quarks and gluons. In addition, more advanced chapters present a through discussion of perturbative and nonperturbative techniques in state-of-the-art QCD. Throughout, worked-out examples provide hands-on experience for students in theoretical physics. Research scientists will also find the book an ideal reference. cover-image-large 1 front-matter 2 fulltext_001 16 fulltext_002 32 fulltext_003 91 fulltext_004 168 fulltext_005 252 fulltext_006 399 fulltext_007 452 fulltext_008 525 back-matter 550