Classical Field Theory - Relativistic Field Theory

Relativistic Field Theory

Modern formulations of classical field theories generally require Lorentz covariance as this is now recognised as a fundamental aspect of nature. A field theory tends to be expressed mathematically by using Lagrangians. This is a function that, when subjected to an action principle, gives rise to the field equations and a conservation law for the theory.

We use units where c=1 throughout.

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