LordCromJul 5, 2024

What is a good starting point for learning about quantum fields

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What is a good starting point for learning about quantum fields - Lemmy.World

I went to college a long time ago. Since then the LHC verified the higgs boson. The higgs field and the higgs bubbles that separated quarks from antiquarks is something I’ve been looking at. However I never took quantum mechanics and have little understanding of quantum fields. I would like to rectify that problem. Can someone with knowledge give me a push in the right direction… What books to start with, are there online lectures? Thank you

Show threadKevin
I’d really recommend going through the basics about learning QM. Specifically: classical mechanics, a very good stats & probability math course, calc prereqs, intro to QM, maybe an atomic course, intro chem course. I’m not sure of the exact steps, but as a physics undergrad major, it’ll “click” after a certain amount of prereqs and if you need any help, feel free to PM me and I’ll gladly be of assistance (as far as I can remember, at least).
Jul 6, 2024 at 12:40amWeb
Show threadKevinJul 6, 2024
It’s also really important to remember that QM is really a formalized algebra of probability/stats, so it’s really really important to get a good grasp of that.
Show threadLordCromJul 6, 2024
Thanks. I have a good understanding of calculus and physics. I did take statistics like 30 years ago so probably very fuzzy now. Any specialities to focus on before I get started in QM?
Show threadKevinJul 6, 2024
Nah, just the basics is fine. I would recommend Griffith’s and then moving on to Shankar.
Show threadZigguratJul 6, 2024

If you remember linear algebra and know what’s a hilbert spaci, you`re good to go.

It’s a solid math foundation but any second year student in math/physics/mechanics get it