Gauge Theories in Particle Physics 40th Anniversary Edition: A Practical Introduction, Two Volume Set

Book Title
Author: Ian J.R. Aitchison & Anthony J.G. Hey
Brand: CRC Press
Edition: 5
Binding: Paperback
Format: Import
Number of Pages: 856
Release Date: 19-06-2024

About the Book:
The fifth edition of this well-established, highly regarded two-volume set continues to provide a fundamental introduction to advanced particle physics while incorporating substantial new experimental results. Key areas of focus include the Higgs and top quark sectors, CP violation, and neutrino oscillations. This edition offers an accessible and practical introduction to the three gauge theories of the Standard Model of particle physics: quantum electrodynamics (QED), quantum chromodynamics (QCD), and the Glashow-Salam-Weinberg (GSW) electroweak theory.

• The first volume covers quantum electrodynamics (QED), including an introduction to quantum field theory, covariant perturbation theory, and Feynman graphs.
• The second volume discusses quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and the GSW electroweak theory, with an extended treatment of key theoretical tools such as spontaneous symmetry breaking and the renormalization group.
• New topics in this edition include tests of the Standard Model in the Higgs and top quark sectors, the naturalness problem, and responses beyond the Standard Model.

This set serves as a valuable handbook for students and researchers in advanced particle physics, offering both mathematical and physical insights into the conceptual framework of particle physics, along with practical calculations and comparisons to experimental results.

Details:
• EAN: 9781032726182
• Package Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.7 x 3.7 inches
• Language: English