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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452877203321

Autore

Quigg Chris

Titolo

Gauge theories of the strong, weak, and electromagnetic interactions [[electronic resource] /] / Chris Quigg

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Princeton, NJ, : Princeton University Press, c2013

ISBN

1-4008-4822-9

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (497 p.)

Disciplina

539.7/5401

Soggetti

Gauge fields (Physics)

Nuclear reactions

Strong interactions (Nuclear physics)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- One. Introduction -- Two. Lagrangian Formalism and Conservation Laws -- Three. The Idea of Gauge Invariance -- Four. Non-Abelian Gauge Theories -- Five. Hidden Symmetries -- Six. Electroweak Interactions of Leptons -- Seven. Electroweak Interactions of Quarks -- Eight. Strong Interactions among Quarks -- Nine. Unified Theories -- Epilogue -- Appendix A. Notations and Conventions -- Appendix B. Observables and Feynman Rules -- Appendix C. Physical Constants -- Author Index -- Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

This completely revised and updated graduate-level textbook is an ideal introduction to gauge theories and their applications to high-energy particle physics, and takes an in-depth look at two new laws of nature--quantum chromodynamics and the electroweak theory. From quantum electrodynamics through unified theories of the interactions among leptons and quarks, Chris Quigg examines the logic and structure behind gauge theories and the experimental underpinnings of today's theories. Quigg emphasizes how we know what we know, and in the era of the Large Hadron Collider, his insightful survey of the standard model and the next great questions for particle physics makes for compelling reading. The brand-new edition shows how the electroweak theory developed in conversation with experiment.



Featuring a wide-ranging treatment of electroweak symmetry breaking, the physics of the Higgs boson, and the importance of the 1-TeV scale, the book moves beyond established knowledge and investigates the path toward unified theories of strong, weak, and electromagnetic interactions. Explicit calculations and diverse exercises allow readers to derive the consequences of these theories. Extensive annotated bibliographies accompany each chapter, amplify points of conceptual or technical interest, introduce further applications, and lead readers to the research literature. Students and seasoned practitioners will profit from the text's current insights, and specialists wishing to understand gauge theories will find the book an ideal reference for self-study. Brand-new edition of a landmark text introducing gauge theories Consistent attention to how we know what we know Explicit calculations develop concepts and engage with experiment Interesting and diverse problems sharpen skills and ideas Extensive annotated bibliographies

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Record Nr.

UNISA996290150403316

Titolo

Studies in arts and humanities

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Dublin] : , : SAHkartell, , [2015]-

ISSN

2009-8278

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource : illustrations

Soggetti

Arts

Humanities

Social sciences

Periodicals.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Periodico

Note generali

Refereed/Peer-reviewed