Published March 1999 | Version v1
Journal article

Quantum field theory

Creators

  • 1. Institute for Advanced Study, School of Natural Science, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 (United States)

Description

The author discusses the general principles underlying quantum field theory and attempts to identify its most profound consequences. The deepest of these consequences result from the infinite number of degrees of freedom invoked to implement locality. A few of quantum field theory close-quote s most striking successes, both achieved and prospective are mentioned, and possible limitations of the theory are viewed in the light of its history. copyright 1999 The American Physical Society

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Reviews of Modern Physics
Journal Volume
71
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. S85-S95
ISSN
0034-6861
CODEN
RMPHAT

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
30021663
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; REVIEWS
Descriptors DEC
DOCUMENT TYPES; FIELD THEORIES