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Introduction to Elementary Particles

Book information

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year
1987
ISBN
0-471-60386-4, 9780471603863
Open Library ID
OL16834995M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
4 MB (3762844 bytes)
Pages
392\405
Library
Great Science Textbooks
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

This is the first quantitative treatment of elementary particle theory that is accessible to undergraduates. Using a lively, informal writing style, the author strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding. The first chapter provides a detailed historical introduction to the subject. Subsequent chapters offer a consistent and modern presentation, covering the quark model, Feynman diagrams, quantum electrodynamics, and gauge theories. A clear introduction to the Feynman rules, using a simple model, helps readers learn the calculational techniques without the complications of spin. And an accessible treatment of QED shows how to evaluate tree-level diagrams. Contains an abundance of worked examples and many end-of-chapter problems.

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