Essays On Supersymmetry

Author : C. Fronsdal,M. Flato,T. Hirai
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 280 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400946248

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Essays on Supersymmetry by C. Fronsdal,M. Flato,T. Hirai Pdf

to our own also needs to be understood. Such unification may also require that the supersymmetry group possess irreducible representations with infinite reductiori on the Poincare subgroup, to accommodate an infinite set of particles. Such possibilities were 5 envisaged long ago and have recently reappeared in Kaluza-Klein . 6 d' . th 7 S . l' th supergraVlty an m superstnng eory. upersymmetry Imp Ies at forces that are mediated by bose exchange must be complemented by forces that are due to the exchange of fermions. The masslessness of neutrinos is suggestive-we continue to favor the idea that neutrinos are fundamental to weak interactions, that they will finally play a more central role than the bit part assigned to them in Weinberg-Salam theory. There seems to be little room for doubting that supersymmetry is badly broken-so where should one be looking for the first tangible manifestations of it? It is remarkable that the successes that can be legitimately claimed for supersymmetry are all in the domain of massless particles and fields. Supergravity is not renormalizable, but it is an improvement (in this respect) over ordinary quantum gravity. Finite super Yang-Mills theories are not yet established, but there is now a strong concensus that they soon will be. In both cases massless fields are involved in an essential way.

Author : Luciano Maiani,Luigi Rolandi
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814733526

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Standard Theory Of Particle Physics, The: Essays To Celebrate Cern's 60th Anniversary by Luciano Maiani,Luigi Rolandi Pdf

'The editors make a good point in claiming the time has come to upgrade the Standard Model into the ‘Standard Theory’ of particle physics, and I think this book deserves a place in the bookshelves of a broad community, from the scientists and engineers who contributed to the progress of high-energy physics to younger physicists, eager to learn and enjoy the corresponding inside stories.'Carlos LourençoCERN CourierThe book gives a quite complete and up-to-date picture of the Standard Theory with an historical perspective, with a collection of articles written by some of the protagonists of present particle physics. The theoretical developments are described together with the most up-to-date experimental tests, including the discovery of the Higgs Boson and the measurement of its mass as well as the most precise measurements of the top mass, giving the reader a complete description of our present understanding of particle physics.

Author : V.S. Varadarajan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 242 pages
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Release : 2011-05-20
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781441906670

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Reflections on Quanta, Symmetries, and Supersymmetries by V.S. Varadarajan Pdf

This is a collection of essays based on lectures that author has given on various occasions on foundation of quantum theory, symmetries and representation theory, and the quantum theory of the superworld created by physicists. The lectures are linked by a unifying theme: how the quantum world and superworld appear under the lens of symmetry and supersymmetry. In the world of ultra-small times and distances such as the Planck length and Planck time, physicists believe no measurements are possible and so the structure of spacetime itself is an unknown that has to be first understood. There have been suggestions (Volovich hypothesis) that world geometry at such energy regimes is non-archimedian and some of the lectures explore the consequences of such a hypothesis. Ultimately, symmetries and supersymmetries are described by the representation of groups and supergroups. The author's interest in representation is a lifelong one and evolved slowly, and owes a great deal to conversations and discussions he had with George Mackey and Harish-Chandra. The book concludes with a retrospective look at these conversations.

Author : Peter G. O. Freund,Peter George Oliver Freund
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Science
ISBN : 052135675X

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Introduction to Supersymmetry by Peter G. O. Freund,Peter George Oliver Freund Pdf

A brief introductory description of the new physical and mathematical ideas involved in formulating supersymmetric theories. The basic ideas are worked out in low space dimensionalities and techniques where the formulae do not obscure the concepts.

Author : Murray Gell-Mann
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 226 pages
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Release : 1991-10-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521412537

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Elementary Particles and the Universe by Murray Gell-Mann Pdf

This book is a collection of research articles especially written by eminent scientists to celebrate the 60th birthday, in September 1989, of the Nobel Laureate and inventor of 'quarks', Professor Murray Gell-Mann. The main body of contributions are concerned with theoretical particle physics and its applications to cosmology.

Author : E C George Sudarshan
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1995-02-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814501194

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Gift Of Prophecy, A: Essays In Celebration Of The Life Of Robert Eugene Marshak by E C George Sudarshan Pdf

Robert Eugene Marshak (1916-92) devoted much of his life to helping other people carry out scientific research and gather to discuss their work. In addition to his scientific statesmanship, he was an extraordinarily gifted research scientist, and many of his scientific contributions have been prophetic. This book pays homage to his creativity and continuing work, with contributions from many of the people whose lives have been influenced by him.

Author : Carleton Detar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9789811219207

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Passion For Physics, A: Essays In Honor Of Geoffrey Chew, Including An Interview With Chew by Carleton Detar Pdf

Author : Robert T. Jantzen,Remo Ruffini,Vahe G. Gurzadyan
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 2746 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2002-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789812380104

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The Ninth Marcel Grossman Meeting (MGIXMM) by Robert T. Jantzen,Remo Ruffini,Vahe G. Gurzadyan Pdf

In 1975 the Marcel Grossmann Meetings were established by Remo Ruffini and Abdus Salam to provide a forum for discussion of recent advances in gravitation, general relativity, and relativistic field theories. In these meetings, which are held once every three years, every aspect of research is emphasized - mathematical foundations, physical predictions, and numerical and experimental investigations. The major objective of these meetings is to facilitate exchange among scientists, so as to deepen our understanding of the structure of space-time and to review the status of both the ground-based and the space-based experiments aimed at testing the theory of gravitation.The Marcel Grossmann Meetings have grown under the guidance of an International Organizing Committee and a large International Coordinating Committee. The first two meetings, MG1 and MG2, were held in Trieste (1975, 1979). A most memorable MG3 (1982) was held in Shanghai and represented the first truly international scientific meeting in China after the so-called Cultural Revolution. Three years later MG4 was held in Rome (1985). It was at MG4 that ';astroparticle physics'; was born.MGIXMM was organized by the International Organizing Committee composed of D Blair, Y Choquet-Bruhat, D Christodoulou, T Damour, J Ehlers, F Everitt, Fang Li Zhi, S Hawking, Y Ne'eman, R Ruffini (chair), H Sato, R Sunyaev, and S Weinberg. Essential to the organization was an International Coordinating Committee of 135 members from scientific institutions of 54 countries. MGIXMM was attended by 997 scientists of 69 nationalities. It took place on 2-8 July 2000 at the University of Rome, Italy. The scientific programs included 60 plenary and review talks, as well as talks in 88 parallel sessions. The three volumes of the proceedings of MGIXMM present a rather authoritative view of relativistic astrophysics, which is becoming one of the priorities in scientific endeavour. The papers appearing in these volumes cover all aspects of gravitation, from mathematical issues to recent observations and experiments. Their intention is to give a complete picture of our current understanding of gravitational theory at the turn of the millennium.The Marcel Grossmann Individual Awards for this meeting were presented to Cecille and Bryce DeWitt, Riccardo Giacconi and Roger Penrose, while the Institutional Award went to the Solvay Institute, accepted on behalf of the Institute by Jacques Solvay and Ilya Prigogine. The acceptance speeches are also included in the proceedings.

Author : Gurzadyan Vahe G,Jantzen Robert T,Ruffini Remo
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 2748 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002-12-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814488495

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Ninth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, The: On Recent Developments In Theoretical And Experimental General Relativity, Gravitation & Relativistic Field Theories (In 3 Volumes) - Procs Of The Mgix Mm Meeting by Gurzadyan Vahe G,Jantzen Robert T,Ruffini Remo Pdf

In 1975 the Marcel Grossmann Meetings were established by Remo Ruffini and Abdus Salam to provide a forum for discussion of recent advances in gravitation, general relativity, and relativistic field theories. In these meetings, which are held once every three years, every aspect of research is emphasized - mathematical foundations, physical predictions, and numerical and experimental investigations. The major objective of these meetings is to facilitate exchange among scientists, so as to deepen our understanding of the structure of space-time and to review the status of both the ground-based and the space-based experiments aimed at testing the theory of gravitation.The Marcel Grossmann Meetings have grown under the guidance of an International Organizing Committee and a large International Coordinating Committee. The first two meetings, MG1 and MG2, were held in Trieste (1975, 1979). A most memorable MG3 (1982) was held in Shanghai and represented the first truly international scientific meeting in China after the so-called Cultural Revolution. Three years later MG4 was held in Rome (1985). It was at MG4 that ';astroparticle physics'; was born.MGIXMM was organized by the International Organizing Committee composed of D Blair, Y Choquet-Bruhat, D Christodoulou, T Damour, J Ehlers, F Everitt, Fang Li Zhi, S Hawking, Y Ne'eman, R Ruffini (chair), H Sato, R Sunyaev, and S Weinberg. Essential to the organization was an International Coordinating Committee of 135 members from scientific institutions of 54 countries. MGIXMM was attended by 997 scientists of 69 nationalities. It took place on 2-8 July 2000 at the University of Rome, Italy. The scientific programs included 60 plenary and review talks, as well as talks in 88 parallel sessions. The three volumes of the proceedings of MGIXMM present a rather authoritative view of relativistic astrophysics, which is becoming one of the priorities in scientific endeavour. The papers appearing in these volumes cover all aspects of gravitation, from mathematical issues to recent observations and experiments. Their intention is to give a complete picture of our current understanding of gravitational theory at the turn of the millennium.The Marcel Grossmann Individual Awards for this meeting were presented to Cecille and Bryce DeWitt, Riccardo Giacconi and Roger Penrose, while the Institutional Award went to the Solvay Institute, accepted on behalf of the Institute by Jacques Solvay and Ilya Prigogine. The acceptance speeches are also included in the proceedings.

Author : Nirmala Prakash
Publisher : Imperial College Press
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : 1860943659

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Mathematical Perspectives on Theoretical Physics by Nirmala Prakash Pdf

Readership: Upper level undergraduates, graduate students, lecturers and researchers in theoretical, mathematical and quantum physics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814476225

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Lectures on Fuzzy and Fuzzy SUSY Physics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Vladimir K. Dobrev
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-24
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783110526691

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Supersymmetry by Vladimir K. Dobrev Pdf

With applications in quantum field theory, general relativity and elementary particle physics, this four-volume work studies the invariance of differential operators under Lie algebras, quantum groups and superalgebras. This third volume covers supersymmetry, including detailed coverage of conformal supersymmetry in four and some higher dimensions, furthermore quantum superalgebras are also considered. Contents Lie superalgebras Conformal supersymmetry in 4D Examples of conformal supersymmetry for D > 4 Quantum superalgebras

Author : M. A. Olshanetsky,Arkady Vainshtein
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 916 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789812380722

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Multiple Facets of Quantization and Supersymmetry by M. A. Olshanetsky,Arkady Vainshtein Pdf

This book is dedicated to the memory of Michael Marinov, the theorist who together with Felix Berezin introduced the classical description of spin by anticommuting Grassmann variables. The Volume contains original papers and reviews of physicists and mathematicians written specifically for this book. These articles reflect the current status and recent developments in the areas of Marinov's research interests: quantum tunneling, quantization of constrained systems, supersymmetry and others. Included personal recollections portray a human face of Michael Marinov, a person of great knowledge and integrity.

Author : Sergio M. Kuzenko
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0750305061

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Introduction to Supersymmetric Field Theory by Sergio M. Kuzenko Pdf

Ideas and Methods of Supersymmetry and Supergravity: Or a Walk Through Superspace provides a comprehensive, detailed, and self-contained account of four dimensional simple supersymmetry and supergravity. Throughout the book, the authors cultivate their material in detail with calculations and full discussions of the fundamental ideas and motivations. They develop the subject in its superfield formulations but where appropriate for illustration, analogy, and comparison with conventional field theory, they use the component formulation. The book discusses many subjects that, until now, can only be found in the research literature. In addition, it presents a plethora of new results. Combining classical and quantum field theory with group theory, differential geometry, and algebra, the book begins with a solid mathematical background that is used in the rest of the book. The next chapter covers algebraic aspects of supersymmetry and the concepts of superspace and superfield. In the following chapters, the book presents classical and quantum superfield theory and the superfield formulation of supergravity. A synthesis of results and methods developed in the book, the final chapter concludes with the theory of effective action in curved superspaces. After studying this book, readers should be well prepared to pursue independent research in any area of supersymmetry and supergravity. It will be an indispensable source of reference for advanced graduate students, postdoctoral faculty, and researchers involved in quantum field theory, high energy physics, gravity theory, mathematical physics, and applied mathematics.

Author : G. L. Kane
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789810245399

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The Supersymmetric World by G. L. Kane Pdf

The story of the discovery of supersymmetry is a fascinating one, unlike that of any other major development in the history of science. This engaging book presents a view of the process, mainly in the words of people who participated. It combines anecdotal descriptions and personal reminiscences with more technical accounts of the trailblazers, covering the birth of the theory and its first years ? the origin of the idea, four-dimensional field theory realization, and supergravity. The eyewitnesses convey to us the drama of one of the deepest discoveries in theoretical physics in the 20th century. This book will be equally interesting and useful to young researchers in high energy physics and to mature scholars ? physicists and historians of science.