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Gauge Field Theories: An Introduction with Applications

By Mike Guidry

Book information

Year
1991
ISBN
0471631175, 9780471631170, 9783527617364
LCC
QC793.3.F5 G85 1991
Open Library ID
OL1859759M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
8 MB (8260313 bytes)
Edition
First Edition
Pages
624\310
Time added
2014-10-05 02:30:00

Description

Acquaints readers with the main concepts and literature of elementary particle physics and quantum field theory. In particular, the book is concerned with the elaboration of gauge field theories in nuclear physics; the possibility of creating fundamental new states of matter such as an extended quark-gluon plasma in ultra-relativistic heavy ion collisions; and the relation of gauge theories to the creation and evolution of the universe. Divided into three parts, it opens with an introduction to the general principles of relativistic quantum field theory followed by the essential ingredients of gauge fields for weak and electromagnetic interactions, quantum chromodynamics and strong interactions. The third part is concerned with the interface between modern elementary particle physics and "applied disciplines" such as nuclear physics, astrophysics and cosmology. Includes references and numerous exercises.

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