Elementary Particles And Symmetries

Author : D. B. Lichtenberg
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483266268

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Unitary Symmetry and Elementary Particles by D. B. Lichtenberg Pdf

Unitary Symmetry and Elementary Particles discusses the role of symmetry in elementary particle physics. The book reviews the theory of abstract groups and group representations including Eigenstates, cosets, conjugate classes, unitary vector spaces, unitary representations, multiplets, and conservation laws. The text also explains the concept of Young Diagrams or Young Tableaux to prove the basis functions of the unitary irreducible representations of the unitary group SU(n). The book defines Lie groups, Lie algebras, and gives some examples of these groups. The basis vectors of irreducible unitary representations of Lie groups constitute a multiplet, which according to Racah (1965) and Behrends et al. (1962) can have properties of weights. The text also explains the properties of Clebsch-Gordan coefficients and the Wigner-Eckart theorem. SU(3) multiplets have members classified as hadrons (strongly interacting particles), of which one characteristic show that the mass differences of these members have some regular properties. The Gell-Mann and Ne-eman postulate also explains another characteristic peculiar to known multiplets. The book describes the quark model, as well as, the uses of the variants of the quark model. This collection is suitable for researchers and scientists in the field of applied mathematics, nuclear physics, and quantum mechanics.

Author : W. M. Gibson,B. R. Pollard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1976-03-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521207878

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Symmetry Principles Particle Physics by W. M. Gibson,B. R. Pollard Pdf

An understanding of the properties and interactions of the elementary particles is an essential prerequisite of research work in high energy physics. Much progress in the subject has been achieved with the aid of symmetry principles. In this 1980 book the concept of symmetry or invariance is employed as a unifying theme. Using a careful explanation of the mathematical formalism and with many applications to particular cases, the authors introduce the reader to the symmetry schemes which dominate the world of the particle physicist. The presentation will also appeal to mathematicians and physicists in other fields who are interested in the applications of the general principles of symmetry. After a brief survey of the particles and a review of the relevant quantum mechanics, the principal symmetries are studied in turn. Some technical points are relegated to appendices and the book contains extensive references.

Author : Francis Eugene Low
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Particles (Nuclear physics).
ISBN : UCAL:B3754119

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Symmetries and Elementary Particles by Francis Eugene Low Pdf

Author : John Iliopoulos
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192527530

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The Origin of Mass by John Iliopoulos Pdf

The discovery of a new elementary particle at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in 2012 made headlines in world media. Since we already know of a large number of elementary particles, why did this latest discovery generate so much excitement? This small book reveals that this particle provides the key to understanding one of the most extraordinary phenomena which occurred in the early Universe. It introduces the mechanism that made possible, within tiny fractions of a second after the Big Bang, the generation of massive particles. The Origin of Mass is a guided tour of cosmic evolution, from the Big Bang to the elementary particles we study in our accelerators today. The guiding principle of this book is a concept of symmetry which, in a profound and fascinating way, seems to determine the structure of the Universe.

Author : T. D. Lee
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Science
ISBN : 0295965193

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Symmetries, Asymmetries, and the World of Particles by T. D. Lee Pdf

Discusses mirror symmetry, a symmetries, time reversal, vacuum as a physical medium, spontaneous symmetry breaking, particles, and quarks.

Author : Lewis Howarth Ryder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:251492224

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Elementary Particles and Symmetries by Lewis Howarth Ryder Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee on Elementary-Particle Physics
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1998-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309174169

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Elementary-Particle Physics by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee on Elementary-Particle Physics Pdf

Part of the Physics in a New Era series of assessments of the various branches of the field, Elementary-Particle Physics reviews progress in the field over the past 10 years and recommends actions needed to address the key questions that remain unanswered. It explains in simple terms the present picture of how matter is constructed. As physicists have probed ever deeper into the structure of matter, they have begun to explore one of the most fundamental questions that one can ask about the universe: What gives matter its mass? A new international accelerator to be built at the European laboratory CERN will begin to explore some of the mechanisms proposed to give matter its heft. The committee recommends full U.S. participation in this project as well as various other experiments and studies to be carried out now and in the longer term.

Author : Lewis H. Ryder
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015017259675

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Elementary Particles and Symmetries by Lewis H. Ryder Pdf

Author : Giovanni Costa,Gianluigi Fogli
Publisher : Springer
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642154829

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Symmetries and Group Theory in Particle Physics by Giovanni Costa,Gianluigi Fogli Pdf

Symmetries, coupled with the mathematical concept of group theory, are an essential conceptual backbone in the formulation of quantum field theories capable of describing the world of elementary particles. This primer is an introduction to and survey of the underlying concepts and structures needed in order to understand and handle these powerful tools. Specifically, in Part I of the book the symmetries and related group theoretical structures of the Minkowskian space-time manifold are analyzed, while Part II examines the internal symmetries and their related unitary groups, where the interactions between fundamental particles are encoded as we know them from the present standard model of particle physics. This book, based on several courses given by the authors, addresses advanced graduate students and non-specialist researchers wishing to enter active research in the field, and having a working knowledge of classical field theory and relativistic quantum mechanics. Numerous end-of-chapter problems and their solutions will facilitate the use of this book as self-study guide or as course book for topical lectures.

Author : Antonino Zichichi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Science
ISBN : UCAL:B4539673

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Symmetries in Elementary Particle Physics by Antonino Zichichi Pdf

Author : Matthew Robinson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441982674

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Symmetry and the Standard Model by Matthew Robinson Pdf

While theoretical particle physics is an extraordinarily fascinating field, the incredibly fast pace at which it moves along, combined with the huge amount of background information necessary to perform cutting edge research, poses a formidable challenge for graduate students. This book represents the first in a series designed to assist students in the process of transitioning from coursework to research in particle physics. Rather than reading literally dozens of physics and mathematics texts, trying to assimilate the countless ideas, translate notations and perspectives, and see how it all fits together to get a holistic understanding, this series provides a detailed overview of the major mathematical and physical ideas in theoretical particle physics. Ultimately the ideas will be presented in a unified, consistent, holistic picture, where each topic is built firmly on what has come before, and all topics are related in a clear and intuitive way. This introductory text on quantum field theory and particle physics provides both a self-contained and complete introduction to not only the necessary physical ideas, but also a complete introduction to the necessary mathematical tools. Assuming minimal knowledge of undergraduate physics and mathematics, this book lays both the mathematical and physical groundwork with clear, intuitive explanations and plenty of examples. The book then continues with an exposition of the Standard Model of Particle Physics, the theory that currently seems to explain the universe apart from gravity. Furthermore, this book was written as a primer for the more advanced mathematical and physical ideas to come later in this series.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:476417472

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Elementary Particles and Symmetries by Anonim Pdf

Author : Giovanni Costa,Gianluigi Fogli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642154812

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Symmetries and Group Theory in Particle Physics by Giovanni Costa,Gianluigi Fogli Pdf

Symmetries, coupled with the mathematical concept of group theory, are an essential conceptual backbone in the formulation of quantum field theories capable of describing the world of elementary particles. This primer is an introduction to and survey of the underlying concepts and structures needed in order to understand and handle these powerful tools. Specifically, in Part I of the book the symmetries and related group theoretical structures of the Minkowskian space-time manifold are analyzed, while Part II examines the internal symmetries and their related unitary groups, where the interactions between fundamental particles are encoded as we know them from the present standard model of particle physics. This book, based on several courses given by the authors, addresses advanced graduate students and non-specialist researchers wishing to enter active research in the field, and having a working knowledge of classical field theory and relativistic quantum mechanics. Numerous end-of-chapter problems and their solutions will facilitate the use of this book as self-study guide or as course book for topical lectures.

Author : Stephen P. Martin,James D. Wells
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031143687

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Elementary Particles and Their Interactions by Stephen P. Martin,James D. Wells Pdf

The Standard Model of elementary particle physics was tentatively outlined in the early 1970s. The concepts of quarks, leptons, neutrinos, gauge symmetries, chiral interactions, Higgs boson, strong force, weak force, and electromagnetism were all put together to form a unifying theory of elementary particles. Furthermore, the model was developed within the context of relativistic quantum field theory, making it compatible with all of the laws of Einstein's Special Relativity. The successes of the Standard Model over the years have been tremendous and enduring, leading up to the recent discovery and continuing study of the Higgs boson. This book is a comprehensive and technical introduction to Standard Model physics. Martin and Wells provide readers who have no prior knowledge of quantum field theory or particle physics a firm foundation into the fundamentals of both. The emphasis is on obtaining practical knowledge of how to calculate cross-sections and decay rates. There is no better way to understand the necessary abstract knowledge and solidify its meaning than to learn how to apply it to the computation of observables that can be measured in a laboratory. Beginning graduate students, both experimental and theoretical, and advanced undergraduate students interested in particle physics, will find this to be an ideal one-semester textbook to begin their technical learning of elementary particle physics.

Author : John Iliopoulos,Theodore N. Tomaras
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192658166

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Elementary Particle Physics by John Iliopoulos,Theodore N. Tomaras Pdf

Since the development of natural philosophy in Ancient Greece, scientists have been concerned with determining the nature of matter's smallest constituents and the interactions among them. This textbook examines the question of the microscopic composition of matter through an accessible introduction to what is now called 'The Physics of Elementary Particles'. In the last few decades, elementary particle physics has undergone a period of transition, culminating in the formulation of a new theoretical scheme, known as 'The Standard Model', which has profoundly changed our understanding of nature's fundamental forces. Rooted in the experimental tradition, this new vision is based on geometry and sees the composition of matter in terms of its accordance with certain geometrical principles. This textbook presents and explains this modern viewpoint to a readership of well-motivated undergraduate students, by guiding the reader from the basics to the more advanced concepts of Gauge Symmetry, Quantum Field Theory and the phenomenon of spontaneous symmetry breaking through concrete physical examples. This engaging introduction to the theoretical advances and experimental discoveries of the last decades makes this fascinating subject accessible to undergraduate students and aims at motivating them to study it further.