Introduction to the Classical Theory of Particles and Fields

Boris Kosyakov3540409335, 9783540409335, 9783540409342

This volume is intended as a systematic introduction to gauge field theory for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in high energy physics. The discussion is restricted to the classical (non-quantum) theory in Minkowski spacetime. Particular attention has been given to conceptual aspects of field theory, accurate definitions of basic physical notions, and thorough analysis of exact solutions to the equations of motion for interacting systems. Two theories covered by the book in great detail are the Maxwell-Lorentz electrodynamics and Yang-Mills-Wong theory.

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Table of contents :
front-matter……Page 1
001……Page 12
051……Page 62
123……Page 133
141……Page 151
195……Page 204
249……Page 258
285……Page 294
307……Page 316
353……Page 361
367……Page 375
411……Page 418
back-matter……Page 455