Covariant techniques in quantum field theory

DOI10.1007/978-3-031-13726-6zbMATH Open1503.81004arXiv2203.11292OpenAlexW4295135798MaRDI QIDQ2170871FDOQ2170871

Authors: Enrique E. Álvarez, Jesus Anero 

Publication date: 7 September 2022

Published in: SpringerBriefs in Physics (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: In this paper some techniques useful to perform quantum field theory computations in a covariant manner are reviewed. In particular the background field gauge, the zeta function regularization and the heat kernel approach are highlighted. Some detailed calculations of the Schwinger-de Witt coefficients of the small proper time expansion of the heat kernel are also repeated in detail. This work reports lectures given by Enrique 'Alvarez at the IFT-UAM-CSIC in Madrid.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2203.11292

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Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to quantum theory (81-02) Quantum field theory; related classical field theories (81Txx)

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