Fundamental Symmetries

Author : P. Bloch,P. Pavlopoulos,R. Klapisch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468453898

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Fundamental Symmetries by P. Bloch,P. Pavlopoulos,R. Klapisch Pdf

The first course of the International School on Physics with Low Energy Antiprotons was held in Erice, Sicily at the Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture, from September 26 to October 3, 1986. The purpose of this School is to review the physics accessible to experiments using low energy antiprotons, in view of the new era of the CERN LEAR ring opened by the upgrade of the antiproton source at CERN (ACOL). In 1986 the first course covered topics related to fundamental symmetries. These Proceedings contain both the tutorial lectures and the various contributions presented during the School by the participants. The con tributions have been organized in six sections. The first section is devoted to gravitation, a particularly "hot" topic in view of recent speculations about deviations from Newton's and Einstein's theories. Section II covers various problems related to the matter-antimatter symmetries such as comparison of the proton and antiproton, inertial masses or spectroscopy of antihydrogen or other antiprotonic atoms. CP and CPT violations in weak interaction are presented in Section III. The test of symmetries in atomic physics experiments and the strong CP problem are covered in Section IV. Section V groups contributions related to high prec~s~on measurements of simple systems like protonium, muonium or the anomalous moment of the muon. The last section is devoted to the experimental challenge of polar izing antiproton beams.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814468121

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Rare Isotopes and Fundamental Symmetries by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kurt Sundermeyer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319065816

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Symmetries in Fundamental Physics by Kurt Sundermeyer Pdf

Over the course of the last century it has become clear that both elementary particle physics and relativity theories are based on the notion of symmetries. These symmetries become manifest in that the "laws of nature" are invariant under spacetime transformations and/or gauge transformations. The consequences of these symmetries were analyzed as early as in 1918 by Emmy Noether on the level of action functionals. Her work did not receive due recognition for nearly half a century, but can today be understood as a recurring theme in classical mechanics, electrodynamics and special relativity, Yang-Mills type quantum field theories, and in general relativity. As a matter of fact, as shown in this monograph, many aspects of physics can be derived solely from symmetry considerations. This substantiates the statement of E.P. Wigner "... if we knew all the laws of nature, or the ultimate Law of nature, the invariance properties of these laws would not furnish us new information." Thanks to Wigner we now also understand the implications of quantum physics and symmetry considerations: Poincare invariance dictates both the characteristic properties of particles (mass, spin, ...) and the wave equations of spin 0, 1/2, 1, ... objects. Further, the work of C.N. Yang and R. Mills reveals the consequences of internal symmetries as exemplified in the symmetry group of elementary particle physics. Given this pivotal role of symmetries it is thus not surprising that current research in fundamental physics is to a great degree motivated and inspired by considerations of symmetry. The treatment of symmetries in this monograph ranges from classical physics to now well-established theories of fundamental interactions, to the latest research on unified theories and quantum gravity.

Author : Herb Henrikson,Petr Vogel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : CP violation (Nuclear physics)
ISBN : UCAL:B4348179

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Fundamental Symmetries in Nuclei and Particles by Herb Henrikson,Petr Vogel Pdf

Author : Konrad Kleinknecht,Eberhard Klempt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Antiprotons
ISBN : UOM:39015015513321

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Proton-antiproton Interactions and Fundamental Symmetries by Konrad Kleinknecht,Eberhard Klempt Pdf

Author : Wick C Haxton,Ernest M Henley
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1995-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814501279

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Symmetries and Fundamental Interactions in Nuclei by Wick C Haxton,Ernest M Henley Pdf

This book shows the usefulness of the nucleus as a laboratory for learning about basic symmetries and fundamental interactions. It is aimed at advanced graduate students and beginning researchers, but should be useful to advanced researchers as well. Nuclear and particle physicists will find it particularly useful. Contents:RHIC Physics as a Probe to Study Symmetry Properties Using Nuclei (T D Lee)Symmetries:Parity Violations and the Nucleon–Nucleon System (W Haeberli & B R Holstein)Time Reversal Tests in Nuclei (F Boehm)Time Reversal Violation in Nuclear Processes (P Herczeg)Charge Independence and Charge Symmetry (G A Miller & W H T van Oers)Chiral Symmetry and Changes of Properties in Nuclei (G E Brown)Basic Theory (Particle Properties and the Standard Model):Currents and Their Couplings in the Weak Sector of the Standard Mode (I S Towner & J C Hardy)Neutrino Mass (S P Rosen)Solar Neutrinos (L Wolfenstein & K Lande)Spin- and Flavor-Structure of Nucleons and Nuclei (R McKeown & M J Musolf)Muons and Nuclei (V W Hughes & J D Walecka) Readership: Beginning and advanced researchers in nuclear and particle physics. keywords:Symmetry;Isospin;Lepton Number;CP Violation;Atoms;Nnuclei;Double-Beta-Decay;Parity;Time Reversal;Charge Symmetry;Chiral Symmetry;Neutrinos;Standard Model

Author : C. D. Froggatt,H. B. Nielsen
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Science
ISBN : 9971966301

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Origin of Symmetries by C. D. Froggatt,H. B. Nielsen Pdf

The development in our understanding of symmetry principles is reviewed. Many symmetries, such as charge conjugation, parity and strangeness, are no longer considered as fundamental but as natural consequences of a gauge field theory of strong and electromagnetic interactions. Other symmetries arise naturally from physical models in some limiting situation, such as for low energy or low mass. Random dynamics and attempts to explain all symmetries ? even Lorentz invariance and gauge invariance ? without appealing to any fundamental invariance of the laws of nature are discussed. A selection of original papers is reprinted.

Author : John H. Conway,Heidi Burgiel,Chaim Goodman-Strauss
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781439864890

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The Symmetries of Things by John H. Conway,Heidi Burgiel,Chaim Goodman-Strauss Pdf

Start with a single shape. Repeat it in some way—translation, reflection over a line, rotation around a point—and you have created symmetry. Symmetry is a fundamental phenomenon in art, science, and nature that has been captured, described, and analyzed using mathematical concepts for a long time. Inspired by the geometric intuition of Bill Thurston and empowered by his own analytical skills, John Conway, with his coauthors, has developed a comprehensive mathematical theory of symmetry that allows the description and classification of symmetries in numerous geometric environments. This richly and compellingly illustrated book addresses the phenomenological, analytical, and mathematical aspects of symmetry on three levels that build on one another and will speak to interested lay people, artists, working mathematicians, and researchers.

Author : Erkki J. Brändas,Eugene S. Kryachko
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401704489

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Fundamental World of Quantum Chemistry by Erkki J. Brändas,Eugene S. Kryachko Pdf

Per-Olov Löwdin's stature has been a symbol of the world of quantum theory during the past five decades, through his basic contributions to the development of the conceptual framework of Quantum Chemistry and introduction of the fundamental concepts; through a staggering number of regular summer schools, winter institutes, innumerable lectures at Uppsala, Gainesville and elsewhere, and Sanibel Symposia; by founding the International Journal of Quantum Chemistry and Advances in Quantum Chemistry; and through his vision of the possible and his optimism for the future, which has inspired generations of physicists, chemists, mathematicians, and biologists to devote their lives to molecular electronic theory and dynamics, solid state, and quantum biology. Fundamental World of Quantum Chemistry: Volumes I, II and III form a collection of papers dedicated to the memory of Per-Olov Löwdin. These volumes are of interest to a broad audience of quantum, theoretical, physical, biological, and computational chemists; atomic, molecular, and condensed matter physicists; biophysicists; mathematicians working in many-body theory; and historians and philosophers of natural science. The volumes will be accessible to all levels, from students, PhD students, and postdocs to their supervisors.

Author : Orrin Fackler,Gérard Fontaine,J. Thanh Van Tran
Publisher : Atlantica Séguier Frontières
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : 286332098X

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Massive Neutrinos by Orrin Fackler,Gérard Fontaine,J. Thanh Van Tran Pdf

Author : Katherine Brading,Elena Castellani
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139442022

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Symmetries in Physics by Katherine Brading,Elena Castellani Pdf

This book brings together philosophical discussions of symmetry in physics, highlighting the main issues and controversies. It covers all the fundamental symmetries of modern physics, as well as discussing symmetry-breaking and general interpretational issues. For each topic, classic texts are followed by review articles and short commentaries.

Author : Bruno Gruber,Romuald Lenczewski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475714722

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Symmetries in Science II by Bruno Gruber,Romuald Lenczewski Pdf

The Symposium "Symmetries in Science II" was held at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, during the period March 24-26, 1986, following the Einstein Centennial Symposium "Symmetries in Science" after a lapse of seven years. As it was the case for the original Symposium, the 1986 Symposium was truly interdisciplinary and truly international. I wish to thank all participants who made the. effort to come to Carbondale, Illinois, from allover the world. At this point I also wish to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Albert Somit, President of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and Dr. John C. Guyon, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Their generous support and encouragement was instrumental in getting the Symposium organized. In addition I wish to thank Associate Vice President Charles B. Klasek, Dr. Russell R. Dutcher, Dean of the College of Science, John H. Yopp, Associate Dean, College of Science, Dr. Subir K. Bose, Chairman of the Physics Department, Dr. James Tyrrell, Chairman of the Chemistry Department, Dr. Jared H. Dorn, Director of International Programs and Services, Dr. Rhonda Jo Vinson, Director of International and Economic Development, Dr. Tommy T. Dunagan, Vice President of Sigma Xi at Southern Illinois University, Dr. George Garoian, Professor of Zoology, Dr. Ann Phillippi, Assistant Professor of Zoology and Dr. Linda R. Gannon, Coordinator of Women's Studies, for their support and assistance.

Author : John Iliopoulos
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,9 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 : K. Abrahams,K. Allaart,A. E. L. Dieperink
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461593409

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Symmetries in Nuclear Structure by K. Abrahams,K. Allaart,A. E. L. Dieperink Pdf

The 1982 summer school on nuclear physics, organized by the Nuclear Physics Division of the Netherlands' Physical Society, was the fifth in a series that started in 1963. The number of students attending has always been about one hundred, coming from about thirty countries. The theme of this year's school was symmetry in nuclear physics. This book covers the material presented by the enthusi astic speakers, who were invited to lecture on this subject. We think they have succeeded in presenting us with clear and thorough introductory talks at graduate or higher level. The time schedule of the school and the location allowed the participants to make many informal contacts during many social activities, ranging from billiards to surf board sailing. We hope and expect that the combination of a relaxed atmosphere during part of the time and hard work during most of the time, has furthered the interest in, and understanding of, nuclear physics. The organization of the summer school was made possible by substantial support from the Scientific Affairs Division of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Netherlands' Ministry of Education and Science, the Foundation Physica and the Nether lands' Physical Society.

Author : Heinrich Saller
Publisher : Springer
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319586649

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Operational Symmetries by Heinrich Saller Pdf

This book describes the endeavour to relate the particle spectrum with representations of operational electroweak spacetime, in analogy to the atomic spectrum as characterizing representations of hyperbolic space. The spectrum of hyperbolic position space explains the properties of the nonrelativistic atoms; the spectrum of electroweak spacetime is hoped to explain those of the basic interactions and elementary particles. In this book, the theory of operational symmetries is developed from the numbers, from Plato’s and Kepler’s symmetries over the simple Lie groups to their applications in nonrelativistic, special relativistic and general relativistic quantum theories with the atomic spectrum for hyperbolic position and, in first attempts, the particle spectrum for electroweak spacetime. The standard model of elementary particles and interactions is characterized by a symmetry group. In general, as initiated by Weyl and stressed by Heisenberg, quantum theory can be built as a theory of operation groups and their unitary representations. In such a framework, time, position and spacetime is modeled by equivalence classes of symmetry groups. For a unification on this road, the quest is not for a final theory with a basic equation for basic particles, but for the basic operation group and its representations.