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Volume II is devoted to quantum field theory and statistical physics. It deals with systems with an infinite number of degrees of freedom. The full mathematical foundation is not yet completely established in this case. However, the path integral approach has proved extremely useful for the understanding of the most complex problems in quantum field theory, cosmology, condensed matter physics, etc.
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Path Integrals in Physics Volume II Quantum Field Theory, Statistical Physics and other Modern Applications
Path Integrals in Physics Volume II Quantum Field Theory, Statistical Physics and other Modern Applications
M Chaichian Department of Physics, University of Helsinki and Helsinki Institute of Physics, Finland and
A Demichev Institute of Nuclear Physics, Moscow State University, Russia
Institute of Physics Publishing Bristol and Philadelphia
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