Effective field theory

TL;DR

This paper provides a concise review of effective field theory, highlighting Feza Gürsey's contributions and focusing on literature the author is most familiar with.

Contribution

It offers a focused overview emphasizing Gürsey's role and the author's preferred literature in the development of effective field theory.

Findings

Summarizes key developments in effective field theory.

Highlights Gürsey's contributions to the field.

Provides insights into literature the author is familiar with.

Abstract

I give a brief review of effective field theory, disscussing the contribution of Feza G\"ursey in particular and focusing on the literature I am most familiar with.