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Record Nr.

UNINA9910917779403321

Autore

Khaneja Navin

Titolo

High Energy Physics : A Level and Transition Approach / / by Navin Khaneja

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

9783031756450

3031756452

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (123 pages)

Disciplina

539.72

Soggetti

Particles (Nuclear physics)

Quantum electrodynamics

Atoms

Molecules

Nuclear physics

Physics

Astronomy

Particle Physics

Quantum Electrodynamics, Relativistic and Many-body Calculations

Atomic, Molecular and Chemical Physics

Nuclear and Particle Physics

Physics and Astronomy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. History of Particle Physics -- 2. Relativity, electron and photons -- 3. Dirac Equation -- 4. Quantum electrodynamics (QED) -- 5. Weak Interactions.

Sommario/riassunto

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the phenomenology surrounding high-energy particle interactions. When particles possess kinetic energy surpassing their rest energy, remarkable phenomena occur. Colliding particles at such high energies can lead to the creation of entirely new particles, illuminating the intricate workings of the universe. Through vivid explanations, this book elucidates the intricate processes that unfold during particle collisions. From proton collisions



yielding pions and kaons to electron-positron collisions producing muons, each collision unveils a tapestry of particle interactions. Central to these interactions is the exchange of photons, which come in various forms. Among them are electromagnetic (EM) photons, akin to the light photons that bind electrons to protons within atoms. Then, there are the heavy bosons responsible for beta decay, crucial mediators of weak interactions that govern the decay of particles such as muons and pions. Additionally, there exist photons that bind quarks within protons and neutrons, facilitating the strong force that holds atomic nuclei together. In 'High Energy Physics: A Level and Transition Approach,' we embark on a journey through the diverse array of particles and photons that orchestrate these interactions, shedding light on the fundamental forces shaping the fabric of our universe.