Aspects of Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime

Stephen A. Fulling, J. Bruce

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English

Cambridge University Pres
23 October 1989

Mathematics & Sciences; Applied mathematics

Series: London Mathematical Society Student Texts

This introduction to the theory of quantum fields in curved spacetime, intended for mathematicians, arose from a course taught to graduate students and is designed for self-study or advanced courses in relativity and quantum field theory. The style is informal and some knowledge of general relativity and differential geometry is assumed, yet the author does supply background material on function analysis and quantum field theory as required.

Physicists should also gain a sound grasp of various aspects of the theory, some of which have not been particularly emphasized in the existing review literature.

By: Stephen A. Fulling
Series edited by: J. Bruce
Imprint: Cambridge University Pres
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 17
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 498g
ISBN: 9780521377683
ISBN 10: 0521377684
Series: London Mathematical Society Student Texts
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 23 October 1989
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; 1. A quick course in quantum mechanics; 2. Self-adjoint, elliptic differential operators and eigen-function expansions; 3. Quantisation of a static, scalar field theory; 4. Two-point functions; 5. The stress tensor and the Casimir effect; 6. Quantum field theory in general space-times; 7. Quantum field theory in an expanding universe; 8. Some geometrical apparatus; 9. Renormalisation of the stress tensor; Conclusion; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.

Reviews for Aspects of Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime

"""...an excellent introduction to the research of the past two decades bearing on this test problem."" American Scientist ""It provides for the mathematician an introduction to this field of physics in a language and from a point of view which we quickly find familiar. The physicist will gain the conviction that this quantum field theory has a very sound mathematical basis."" Sorin Marculescu, Mathematical Reviews"