Quantum Resources for learning Quantum Field Theory

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Studying quantum field theory (QFT) without prior knowledge of regular quantum mechanics is challenging but not impossible. A solid understanding of physics and mathematics is essential for grasping QFT concepts. David Tong's lecture notes on QFT are recommended as a starting point, particularly the "Preliminaries" section, which outlines necessary prerequisites. Although the quantum mechanics section may seem daunting, it primarily involves operator equations, which can be manageable for those with a background in classical mechanics. Engaging with these resources can provide a pathway to understanding QFT.
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hello :)

i would very much like study some quantum field theorie, but have not previously study any regular quantum mechanic (i am not so interest in regular quantum mechanic, but more the relativistic theories).

so i ask, this is possible or not? to what extent knowledge of regular quantum mechanic is prerequisite for the quantum field theorie? any book is good?
 
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aclaret said:
hello :)

i would very much like study some quantum field theorie, but have not previously study any regular quantum mechanic (i am not so interest in regular quantum mechanic, but more the relativistic theories).

so i ask, this is possible or not? to what extent knowledge of regular quantum mechanic is prerequisite for the quantum field theorie? any book is good?
I would say you have no chance to learn QFT unless you know a lot of physics and maths. You could, however, take a look at David Tong's notes here. The first pdf is "Preliminaries" and what you need to know.

https://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/tong/qft.html

See whether you can make any sense of that.
 
yes, everything look familiar apart from quantum mechanic section. i complete rigorous class semester before on the classic mechanic from the book of Spivak 'mechanic for mathematician'.

although what he write about the quantum mechanic not seem so difficult, it just look like operator equation to me :)

ok then, these notes i will begin to read. thank!
 
aclaret said:
yes, everything look familiar apart from quantum mechanic section. i complete rigorous class semester before on the classic mechanic from the book of Spivak 'mechanic for mathematician'.

although what he write about the quantum mechanic not seem so difficult, it just look like operator equation to me :)

ok then, these notes i will begin to read. thank!
Good luck!
 
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The book is fascinating. If your education includes a typical math degree curriculum, with Lebesgue integration, functional analysis, etc, it teaches QFT with only a passing acquaintance of ordinary QM you would get at HS. However, I would read Lenny Susskind's book on QM first. Purchased a copy straight away, but it will not arrive until the end of December; however, Scribd has a PDF I am now studying. The first part introduces distribution theory (and other related concepts), which...

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