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Thursday, August 3, 2017

Literature Recommendation: Quantum Field Theory

Quantum Field Theory (QFT) is one of the marvellous accomplishments of the last century, but even today it is shrouded in mystery and hysterical infamy to newbies. For a beginner, it can be absolutely daunting, given the sheer abundance of books, formalisms and conventions to choose from. The paradox of choice, I believe!

Let me guide you through my idea of how one should approach QFT. To begin with, you will need absolute fluency in Special Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. After all, we intend to conjoin these theories in a holy union. Here are some topics you should be familiar with: