The Standard Model and Beyond, Second Edition (Series in by Paul Langacker

By Paul Langacker

This re-creation of The usual version and Beyond offers a sophisticated creation to the physics and formalism of the normal version and different non-abelian gauge theories. It offers an excellent historical past for realizing supersymmetry, string thought, additional dimensions, dynamical symmetry breaking, and cosmology. as well as updating the entire experimental and phenomenological effects from the 1st variation, it incorporates a new bankruptcy on collider physics; accelerated discussions of Higgs, neutrino, and darkish subject physics; and plenty of new problems.


The ebook first experiences calculational thoughts in box conception and the prestige of quantum electrodynamics. It then makes a speciality of international and native symmetries and the development of non-abelian gauge theories. The constitution and exams of quantum chromodynamics, collider physics, the electroweak interactions and conception, and the physics of neutrino mass and combining are completely explored. the ultimate bankruptcy discusses the motivations for extending the traditional version and examines supersymmetry, prolonged gauge teams, and grand unification.


Thoroughly masking gauge box theories, symmetries, and themes past the traditional version, this article equips readers with the instruments to appreciate the constitution and phenomenological effects of the traditional version, to build extensions, and to accomplish calculations at tree point. It establishes the mandatory history for readers to hold out extra complicated study in particle physics.


Supplementary fabrics are supplied at the author’s web site and a options guide is offered for qualifying instructors.

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