Distribution-theoretic methods in quantum field theory

Abstract

The evolution of the distribution-theoretic methods in perturbative quantum field theory is reviewed starting from Bogolyubov's pioneering 1952 work with emphasis on the theory and calculations of perturbation theory integrals.

Comments: PS 4 pages; talk at the Bogolyubov Conference on Problems of Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Moscow-Dubna-Kyiv, 27 Sept - 6 Oct 1999