Introduction to the Standard Model and Beyond Quantum Field Theory, Symmetries and Phenomenology
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The Standard Model of particle physics is an amazingly successful theory describing the fundamental particles and forces of nature. This text, written for a two-semester graduate course on the Standard Model, develops a practical understanding of the theoretical concepts it's built upon, to prepare students to enter research. The author takes a historical approach to demonstrate to students the process of discovery which is often overlooked in other textbooks, presenting quantum field theory and symmetries as the necessary tools for…
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Key features
- Discusses the experimental and theoretical discoveries which lead to the Standard Model following the historical development of the theory, allows students to see and appreciate the full picture
- Develops field theory and Feynman diagrams by defining single particle states and then uses this to develop field theory, which is a more accessible approach for students new to the subject
- Presents a solid coverage of symmetry principles, their formalism, experimental tests and their role as building blocks to the development of the full theory of the Standard Model
- Finishes with a discussion of the arbitrary parameters of the Standard Model, and why it is believed that the theory is not complete and why physicists are searching for a supersymmetric grand unified theory
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108644129
- Subjects Mathematical Physics,Particle Physics and Quantum Field Theory,Physics and Astronomy
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 16 September 2021
- ISBN: 9781108494199
- Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
- Weight: 1.55kg
- Page extent: 636 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 12 August 2021
- ISBN: 9781108644129
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