This book provides a through introduction to elementary particles and quantum field theory. The discussion emphasises the geoemtrical aspects of the theory, making the generally difficult concepts easy to visualize and to understand.

Provides a clear treatment accessible to graduate students. Develops geometrical language that is the used to describe recent developments in particle physics. Gives a clear presentation on the use of geometric methods. A good introduction to quantum field theory, including physical motivation and exercises. Numerous worked out examples makes the book ideal for independent study.

Inhalt
I. Basic Properties of Particles and Fields.- 1. Electromagnetism.- 2. Interaction of Fields and Particles.- 3. Dynamics of Classical Fields.- 4. Solitons.- 5. Path Integrals and Instantons.- II. Basic Principles and Applications of Differential Geometry.- 6. Differentiable Manifolds?Tensor Analysis.- 7. Differential Forms and the Exterior Calculus.- 8. Integral Calculus on Manifolds.- 9. Dirac Monopoles.- 10. Smooth Maps?Winding Numbers.- 11. Symmetries and Conservation Laws.