The Anomalous Magnetic Moment of the Muon

Description

This research monograph covers extensively the theory of the muon anomalous magnetic moment and provides estimates of the theoretical uncertainties. The muon anomalous magnetic moment is one of the most precisely measured quantities in elementary particle physics and provides one of the most stringent tests of relativistic quantum field theory as a fundamental theoretical framework. It allows for an extremely precise check of the standard model of elementary particles and of its limitations. This book reviews the present state of knowledge of the anomalous magnetic moment a=(g-2)/2 of the muon. Recent experiments at the Brookhaven National Laboratory now reach the unbelievable precision of 0.5 parts per million, improving the accuracy of previous g-2 experiments at CERN by a factor of 14. In addition, quantum electrodynamics and electroweak and hadronic effects are reviewed. Since non-perturbative hadronic effects play a key role for the precision test, their evaluation is described in detail. Perspectives for future improvements of the theoretical and experimental precision are considered. The new edition features improved theoretical predictions to match upcoming experiments, like the one at Fermilab. Additionally the new more precise basic parameters are presented. Front Matter ....Pages i-xviii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Introduction (Friedrich Jegerlehner)....Pages 3-22 Quantum Field Theory and Quantum Electrodynamics (Friedrich Jegerlehner)....Pages 23-161 Lepton Magnetic Moments: Basics (Friedrich Jegerlehner)....Pages 163-246 Front Matter ....Pages 247-247 Electromagnetic and Weak Radiative Corrections (Friedrich Jegerlehner)....Pages 249-342 Hadronic Effects (Friedrich Jegerlehner)....Pages 343-569 The \(g-2\) Experiments (Friedrich Jegerlehner)....Pages 571-607 Comparison Between Theory and Experiment and Future Perspectives (Friedrich Jegerlehner)....Pages 609-681 Back Matter ....Pages 683-693