Instantons in Gauge Theories (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789810218263)

This volume is a compilation of works which, taken together, give a complete and consistent presentation of instanton calculus in non-Abelian gauge theories, as it exists now. Some of the papers reproduced are instanton classics. Among other things, they show from a historical perspective how the instanton solution has been found, the motivation behind it and how the physical meaning of instantons has been revealed. Other papers are devoted to different aspects of instanton formalism including instantons in supersymmetric gauge theories. A few unsolved problems associated with instantons are described in great detail. The papers are organized into several sections that are linked both logically and historically, accompanied by extensive comments.

Author: Misha Shifman
ISBN-10: 9810218265
ISBN-13: 9789810218263
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 07/01/1994
Pages: 500
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.50w x 1.00d