Mathematical Theory of Quantum Fields (International Series of Monographs on Physics)

This introduction to the mathematical foundations of quantum field theory is based on operator algebraic methods and emphasizes the link between the mathematical formulations and related physical concepts. The book begins with a general probabilistic description of physics, encompassing both classical and quantum physics, and presents the key physical notions before introducing operator algebraic methods. Operator algebra is then used to develop the theory of special relativity, scattering theory, and sector theory. Professor Huzihiro Araki, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Science University of Tokyo, 2641 Yamazaki, Nuda-city, Chiba-kem 278, JAPAN. Tel: +81 471 24 1501; fax: +81 471 23 9762; email: araki@ma.noda.sut.ac.jp