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OverviewIn this thesis a consistent non-perturbative application of light cone quantization for the thermodynamics of strongly coupled quantum field theories is presented. Non-perturbative methods are mandatory for a description of physical systems under extreme conditions such as the fire ball occurring during heavy ion collisions or the plasma of the early universe. Using the general light cone frame, it is shown that thermodynamic properties can be meaningfully determined in the framework of light cone quantized Hamiltonian field theory. This work focuses on Quantum Electrodynamics (QED1+1/massive Schwinger model) and Quantum Chromodynamics in 1 + 1 dimensions to compute thermodynamic observables in an ab initio approach. The central quantity is the partition function Z used to derive all other observables, e.g. the equation of state, by standard relations. Due to the increased numerical effort and new solution algorithms the accuracy on low lying bound state masses of the massive Schwinger model could be improved by almost two orders of magnitude compared to previous light cone calculations. Finally, a possible application of the density matrix renormalization group to the massive Schwinger model has been explored. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stefan StrauPublisher: Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH Imprint: Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH Weight: 0.916kg ISBN: 9783832523978ISBN 10: 3832523979 Pages: 126 Publication Date: 28 February 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |