Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Particle Number Operators in Quantum Mechanics and in Quantum Field Theory -- 3. Geometry of Quantum Field Theories -- 4. Basics of Wilson Lines in QCD -- 5. Gauge-Invariant Parton Densities -- 6. Simplifying Wilson Line Calculations -- A. Brief Literature Guide -- B. Conventions and Reference Formulae -- C. Integrations -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary
The purpose of this book is to give a systematic pedagogical exposition of the quantitative analysis of Wilson lines and loops in quantum chromodynamics. Using techniques from the previous volume (Wilson Lines in Quantum Field Theory, 2014), ab initio techniques are developed and practical tools for their implementation presented. An emphasis is put on their renormalization and on implications on processes observable at experimental facilities
