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| Author | Anthony Zee |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Quantum field theory |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Publication date | 2003 |
| Publication place | Princeton, New Jersey,United States |
| ISBN | 9780691010199 |
Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell is atextbook onquantum field theory byAnthony Zee, originally published in 2003 byPrinceton University Press.[1] The book has been adopted by manyuniversities, includingHarvard University,Princeton University, theUniversity of California, Berkeley, theCalifornia Institute of Technology,Columbia University,Stanford University, andBrown University, among others.[2]
Stephen Barr said about the book, "Like the famousFeynman Lectures on Physics, this book has the flavor of a good blackboard lecture".[3]Michael Peskin's review inClassical and Quantum Gravity said, "This is quantum field theory taught at the knee of an eccentric uncle; one who loves the grandeur of his subject, has a keen eye for a slick argument, and is eager to share his repertoire of anecdotes about Feynman, Fermi, and all of his heroes [...] This [book] can help [students] love the subject and race to its frontier".[4]David Tong called it a "charming book, where emphasis is placed on physical understanding and the author isn’t afraid to hide the ugly truth when necessary. It contains many gems".[5]Zvi Bern wrote, "Zee has an infectious enthusiasm and a remarkable talent for slicing through technical mumbo jumbo to arrive at the heart of a problem".[6]
