Gauge Field Theories

This book acquaints readers with the main concepts and literature of elementary particle physics and quantum field theory. Divided into three parts, it opens with an introduction to the general principles of relativistic quantum field theory, followed by the essential ingredients of gauge fields for weak and electromagnetic interactions, quantum chromodynamics and strong interactions. The third part deals with the interface between modern elementary particle physics and „applied disciplines“ such as nuclear physics, astrophysics, and cosmology.