--- product_id: 606306281 title: "Field Theory For The Non-Physicist (The Modern Physics Series)" price: "€ 68.95" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/606306281-field-theory-for-the-non-physicist-the-modern-physics-series store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Field Theory For The Non-Physicist (The Modern Physics Series) **Price:** € 68.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Field Theory For The Non-Physicist (The Modern Physics Series) - **How much does it cost?** € 68.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/606306281-field-theory-for-the-non-physicist-the-modern-physics-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Field theory – Why should you learn it? What even are fields? Nearly all of foundational physics is a field theory in some form or another - electromagnetism, general relativity, quantum field theory and many more. Therefore, if you want to understand any of these areas of physics, you will inevitably have to learn field theory at some point. Field theory is certainly not an easy subject, so there are naturally a lot of prerequisites you have to learn first – but not with this book. This book provides you a way to jump right into learning the advanced ideas and applications of field theory , without requiring you to learn a whole bunch of other topics first. That's the goal here – an accessible resource that gives you a deep dive into the world of foundational modern physics, all in one place. With minimal prerequisites needed from your part, this book will take you step-by-step through the fundamentals, theory, mathematical concepts and advanced applications of field theory. Some interesting topics you'll learn from this book include: General frameworks for describing relativistic field theories and constructing them Noether's theorem and how conservation laws arise in field theories Various examples and applications of field theories, such as the Klein-Gordon theory, the Maxwell theory and the Proca theory An introduction to gauge theories and how they affect features of field theories like polarization Interaction theory - how to construct and describe interactions between various fields and particles Various example applications of interaction theory, such as self-interactions, Yukawa interactions and gauge interactions, as well as how to solve the resulting equations with Green's functions Spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Higgs mechanism, the phenomenon by which most elementary particles obtain their mass Review: The clearest explanation of field theories available - This book continues Ville's discussion of the Conceptual Foundation of Advance Physics, and as with the previous volume on Lagrangian Mechanics for the Non physicist, it is a volume a long time coming. The book is shorter than the previous volume but covers a great deal of territory. If you have gotten this far, you will understand these volumes are substantial and written for those who either want to understand advanced physics better or are planning on a career in this discipline. Their significant contribution is they can you a fair fighting chance of doing so. Simply put, Field Theories represent a stunning achievement by Physicists and as such, no easy introduction is realistically possible. Ville's volume is the clearest explanation I have found which means he does not seek to minimize the challenges, but presents it in a systematic manner which gives you a fighting chance to grasp the materials. You will learn a lot on your first reading, even if you are only absorbing 50% of the details. I, for one, am looking forward to my next pass. The organization of the material has been well mapped out, and the concepts are consistently presented within that organization. If understanding field theories is of interest to you, you need to have these books in your library. They are reasonably priced and exceptionally priced, given their content. Review: For non-physicist, but best for physicists - The title may draw more purchases by non-physicists, but let's be clear --- this book is best suited for physicists. It is not a physics textbook, however. This book goes through derivations step-by-step in a manner that a physics textbook wouldn't. It can be very useful for a student getting prepared to take a first course in Field theory. You should come away with a solid foundation that prepares you for more advanced material. The one danger is this ---- don't get comfortable with and dependent upon the spoon-fed approach of this book. You'll soon be expected to complete derivations yourself, as well as to work difficult end-of-chapter problems, of which this book has none. But, hey, if you successfully got through this author's Lagrangian Mechanics book, you are ready for this great Field Theory book! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #279,846 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #111 in Relativity Physics (Books) #288 in Quantum Theory (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 69 Reviews | ## Images ![Field Theory For The Non-Physicist (The Modern Physics Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RlqtlTfzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The clearest explanation of field theories available *by R***Y on February 22, 2024* This book continues Ville's discussion of the Conceptual Foundation of Advance Physics, and as with the previous volume on Lagrangian Mechanics for the Non physicist, it is a volume a long time coming. The book is shorter than the previous volume but covers a great deal of territory. If you have gotten this far, you will understand these volumes are substantial and written for those who either want to understand advanced physics better or are planning on a career in this discipline. Their significant contribution is they can you a fair fighting chance of doing so. Simply put, Field Theories represent a stunning achievement by Physicists and as such, no easy introduction is realistically possible. Ville's volume is the clearest explanation I have found which means he does not seek to minimize the challenges, but presents it in a systematic manner which gives you a fighting chance to grasp the materials. You will learn a lot on your first reading, even if you are only absorbing 50% of the details. I, for one, am looking forward to my next pass. The organization of the material has been well mapped out, and the concepts are consistently presented within that organization. If understanding field theories is of interest to you, you need to have these books in your library. They are reasonably priced and exceptionally priced, given their content. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For non-physicist, but best for physicists *by J***N on July 20, 2024* The title may draw more purchases by non-physicists, but let's be clear --- this book is best suited for physicists. It is not a physics textbook, however. This book goes through derivations step-by-step in a manner that a physics textbook wouldn't. It can be very useful for a student getting prepared to take a first course in Field theory. You should come away with a solid foundation that prepares you for more advanced material. The one danger is this ---- don't get comfortable with and dependent upon the spoon-fed approach of this book. You'll soon be expected to complete derivations yourself, as well as to work difficult end-of-chapter problems, of which this book has none. But, hey, if you successfully got through this author's Lagrangian Mechanics book, you are ready for this great Field Theory book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very thorough and easy to follow. *by L***N on December 26, 2023* At age 80, I have had to play catch up with much of physics. In the 50’s and 60’s field theory simply was not being taught in public schools. Fortunately, I learned calculus in college. This book supplied the missing pieces. It has changed my view of the Universe. ## Frequently Bought Together - Field Theory For The Non-Physicist (The Modern Physics Series) - Lagrangian Mechanics For The Non-Physicist (The Modern Physics Series) - Feynman’s Path Integral explained with basic Calculus --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/606306281-field-theory-for-the-non-physicist-the-modern-physics-series](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/606306281-field-theory-for-the-non-physicist-the-modern-physics-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*