
I discuss the general principles underlying quantum field theory, and attempt to identify its most profound consequences. The deepest of these consequences result from the infinite number of degrees of freedom invoked to implement locality. I mention a few of its most striking successes, both achieved and prospective. Possible limitations of quantum field theory are viewed in the light of its history.
LaTeX, 12 pages, 3 figures. Will appear in Centenary issue of Rev. of Mod. Phys., March 1999. Incorporated minor corrections suggested by editor
High Energy Physics - Theory, High Energy Physics - Phenomenology, High Energy Physics - Experiment (hep-ex), High Energy Physics - Lattice, High Energy Physics - Phenomenology (hep-ph), High Energy Physics - Theory (hep-th), High Energy Physics - Lattice (hep-lat), FOS: Physical sciences, High Energy Physics - Experiment
High Energy Physics - Theory, High Energy Physics - Phenomenology, High Energy Physics - Experiment (hep-ex), High Energy Physics - Lattice, High Energy Physics - Phenomenology (hep-ph), High Energy Physics - Theory (hep-th), High Energy Physics - Lattice (hep-lat), FOS: Physical sciences, High Energy Physics - Experiment
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 48 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Top 10% | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Top 10% | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
