Introduction To Supersymmetry In Particle And Nuclear Physics

Author : O. Castanos
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 192 pages
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Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475709179

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Introduction to Supersymmetry in Particle and Nuclear Physics by O. Castanos Pdf

In the fall of 1981 the Centro de Estudios Nucleares of the Universidad Nacional Aut6noma de Mexico organized an International School of Supersymmetry which took place in Mexico City from Dec. 14 to Dec. 18. The purpose of this School was to provide both students and researchers with an introduction to Supersymmetry as weIl as an overview of current research topics. A general introduction to the subject was given by Dr. Freedman while Dr. Grisaru discussed the superspace formulation of Supersym metry and Supergravity. Applications of these ideas to Particle Physics were discussed by Dr. Ferrara and Dr. Witten. Finally, Dr. Bars presented the basic framework for the discussion of Supersym metries in Nuclear Physics. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our lecturers for their enthusiastic participation in the School. The collaboration of Dr. Marcos Rosenbaum, Director of the Centro de Estudios Nucleares, and of all our colleagues in the Physics Department is also gratefully acknowledged. We also thank Mrs. Ma. Esther Colmenares for her careful typing of the manuscript and also for her unlimited patience in making all the necessary corrections. The help of Mr. Jose Rangel with symbols and figures is also deeply appreciated.

Author : O. Castanos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1475709188

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Introduction to Supersymmetry in Particle and Nuclear Physics by O. Castanos Pdf

Author : Brian R. Martin,Graham Shaw
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119344612

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Nuclear and Particle Physics by Brian R. Martin,Graham Shaw Pdf

Updated and expanded edition of this well-known Physics textbook provides an excellent Undergraduate introduction to the field This new edition of Nuclear and Particle Physics continues the standards established by its predecessors, offering a comprehensive and highly readable overview of both the theoretical and experimental areas of these fields. The updated and expanded text covers a very wide range of topics in particle and nuclear physics, with an emphasis on the phenomenological approach to understanding experimental data. It is one of the few publications currently available that gives equal treatment to both fields, while remaining accessible to undergraduates. Early chapters cover basic concepts of nuclear and particle physics, before describing their respective phenomenologies and experimental methods. Later chapters interpret data through models and theories, such as the standard model of particle physics, and the liquid drop and shell models of nuclear physics, and also discuss many applications of both fields. The concluding two chapters deal with practical applications and outstanding issues, including extensions to the standard model, implications for particle astrophysics, improvements in medical imaging, and prospects for power production. There are a number of useful appendices. Other notable features include: New or expanded coverage of developments in relevant fields, such as the discovery of the Higgs boson, recent results in neutrino physics, research to test theories beyond the standard model (such as supersymmetry), and important technical advances, such as Penning traps used for high-precision measurements of nuclear masses. Practice problems at the end of chapters (excluding the last chapter) with solutions to selected problems provided in an appendix, as well as an extensive list of references for further reading. Companion website with solutions (odd-numbered problems for students, all problems for instructors), PowerPoint lecture slides, and other resources. As with previous editions, the balanced coverage and additional resources provided, makes Nuclear and Particle Physics an excellent foundation for advanced undergraduate courses, or a valuable general reference text for early graduate studies.

Author : Ian Aitchison
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139467056

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Supersymmetry in Particle Physics by Ian Aitchison Pdf

Supersymmetry represents the culmination of the search for fundamental symmetries that has dominated particle physics for 50 years. Traditionally, the constituents of matter (fermions) were regarded as different from the particles (bosons) transmitting the forces between them. In supersymmetry, fermions and bosons are unified. Intended for graduate students in particle physics, and researchers in experimental and phenomenological supersymmetry, this textbook, first published in 2007, provides a simple introduction to a previously formidably technical field. Its elementary, practical treatment brings readers to the frontier of contemporary research, in particular the experiments at the Large Hadron Collider. Theories are constructed through an intuitive 'trial and error' approach. Basic elements of spinor formalism and superfields are introduced, allowing readers to access more advanced treatments. Emphasis is placed on physical understanding, and on detailed derivations of important steps. Many short exercises are included, making for a valuable and accessible self-study tool.

Author : Ashok Das,Thomas Ferbel
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2003-12-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814483339

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Introduction To Nuclear And Particle Physics (2nd Edition) by Ashok Das,Thomas Ferbel Pdf

The original edition of Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics was used with great success for single-semester courses on nuclear and particle physics offered by American and Canadian universities at the undergraduate level. It was also translated into German, and used overseas. Being less formal but well-written, this book is a good vehicle for learning the more intuitive rather than formal aspects of the subject. It is therefore of value to scientists with a minimal background in quantum mechanics, but is sufficiently substantive to have been recommended for graduate students interested in the fields covered in the text.In the second edition, the material begins with an exceptionally clear development of Rutherford scattering and, in the four following chapters, discusses sundry phenomenological issues concerning nuclear properties and structure, and general applications of radioactivity and of the nuclear force. This is followed by two chapters dealing with interactions of particles in matter, and how these characteristics are used to detect and identify such particles. A chapter on accelerators rounds out the experimental aspects of the field. The final seven chapters deal with elementary-particle phenomena, both before and after the realization of the Standard Model. This is interspersed with discussion of symmetries in classical physics and in the quantum domain, bringing into full focus the issues concerning CP violation, isotopic spin, and other symmetries. The final three chapters are devoted to the Standard Model and to possibly new physics beyond it, emphasizing unification of forces, supersymmetry, and other exciting areas of current research.The book contains several appendices on related subjects, such as special relativity, the nature of symmetry groups, etc. There are also many examples and problems in the text that are of value in gauging the reader's understanding of the material.

Author : Alejandro Frank,Jan Jolie,Pieter van Isacker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387874944

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Symmetries in Atomic Nuclei by Alejandro Frank,Jan Jolie,Pieter van Isacker Pdf

Symmetries in Atomic Nuclei aims to present an overview of recent applications of symmetry to the description of atomic nuclei. Special care is given to a pedagogical introduction of symmetry concepts using simple examples. After a historical overview of the applications of symmetry in nuclear physics, progress in the field during the last decade is reviewed. Special emphasis is put on the introduction of neutron-proton and boson-fermion degrees of freedom. Their combination leads to a supersymmetric description of pairs and quartets of nuclei. Both theoretical aspects and experimental signatures of dynamical (super)symmetries are carefully discussed. Case studies show how these symmetries are displayed by real atomic nuclei which have been studied experimentally using state-of-the art spectroscopy. This book focuses on nuclear structure physics and has been written by active investigators in the field, but its scope is wider and is intended for final-year or post-graduate students and researchers interested in understanding the power and beauty of symmetry methods in physics.

Author : Muller-kirsten Harald J W,Wiedemann Armin
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813100961

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Introduction To Supersymmetry (2nd Edition) by Muller-kirsten Harald J W,Wiedemann Armin Pdf

Supersymmetry is a symmetry which combines bosons and fermions in the same multiplet of a larger group which unites the transformations of this symmetry with that of spacetime. Thus every bosonic particle must have a fermionic partner and vice versa. Since this is not what is observed, this symmetry with inherent theoretical advantages must be badly broken. It is hoped that the envisaged collider experiments at CERN will permit a first experimental test, which is expected to revive the interest in supersymmetry considerably.This revised edition of the highly successful text of 20 years ago provides an introduction to supersymmetry, and thus begins with a substantial chapter on spacetime symmetries and spinors. Following this, graded algebras are introduced, and thereafter the supersymmetric extension of the spacetime Poincaré algebra and its representations. The Wess-Zumino model, superfields, supersymmetric Lagrangians, and supersymmetric gauge theories are treated in detail in subsequent chapters. Finally the breaking of supersymmetry is addressed meticulously. All calculations are presented in detail so that the reader can follow every step.

Author : Howard Baer,Xerxes Tata
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139455077

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Weak Scale Supersymmetry by Howard Baer,Xerxes Tata Pdf

Supersymmetric models of particle physics predict new superpartner matter states for each particle in the Standard Model. These superpartners will have wide ranging implications, from cosmology to observations at high energy accelerators, such as CERN's LHC. In this 2006 text, the authors develop the basic concepts of supersymmetry and show how it can be incorporated into a theoretical framework for describing unified theories of elementary particles. They develop the technical tools of supersymmetry using four-component spinor notation familiar to high energy experimentalists and phenomenologists. The text takes the reader from an abstract formalism to a straightforward recipe for writing supersymmetric gauge theories of particle physics, and ultimately to the calculations necessary for practical applications at colliders and in cosmology. This is a comprehensive, practical and accessible introduction to supersymmetry for experimental and phenomenological particle physicists and graduate students. Exercises and worked examples that clarify the material are interspersed throughout.

Author : Ian Johnston Rhind Aitchison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : OCLC:1090043316

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Supersymmetry in Particle Physics by Ian Johnston Rhind Aitchison Pdf

Author : Simone Malacrida
Publisher : Simone Malacrida
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9791222038377

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Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics by Simone Malacrida Pdf

The following basic physics topics are presented in this book: nuclear models and interactions nuclear physics particle physics electroweak interaction and quantum chromodynamics attempts at unification of fundamental interactions

Author : Georg Junker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642611940

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Supersymmetric Methods in Quantum and Statistical Physics by Georg Junker Pdf

The idea of supersymmetry was originally introduced in relativistic quantum field theories as a generalization of Poincare symmetry. In 1976 Nicolai sug gested an analogous generalization for non-relativistic quantum mechanics. With the one-dimensional model introduced by Witten in 1981, supersym metry became a major tool in quantum mechanics and mathematical, sta tistical, and condensed-IIll;l. tter physics. Supersymmetry is also a successful concept in nuclear and atomic physics. An underlying supersymmetry of a given quantum-mechanical system can be utilized to analyze the properties of the system in an elegant and effective way. It is even possible to obtain exact results thanks to supersymmetry. The purpose of this book is to give an introduction to supersymmet ric quantum mechanics and review some of the recent developments of vari ous supersymmetric methods in quantum and statistical physics. Thereby we will touch upon some topics related to mathematical and condensed-matter physics. A discussion of supersymmetry in atomic and nuclear physics is omit ted. However, the reader will find some references in Chap. 9. Similarly, super symmetric field theories and supergravity are not considered in this book. In fact, there exist already many excellent textbooks and monographs on these topics. A list may be found in Chap. 9. Yet, it is hoped that this book may be useful in preparing a footing for a study of supersymmetric theories in atomic, nuclear, and particle physics. The plan of the book is as follows.

Author : Robert Purdy
Publisher : Mercury Learning and Information
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781683928751

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Particle Physics by Robert Purdy Pdf

This updated edition is designed as a brief introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the matter in our universe. Numerous examples, figures, and simple explanations enable general readers and physics students to understand complex concepts related to the universe. Selected topics include atoms, quarks, accelerators, detectors, colliders, string theory, and more. FEATURES Explores the fundamental particles that make up the matter in our universe Topics include atoms, quarks, accelerators, detectors, colliders, string theory, and more

Author : Brian R. Martin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119965114

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Nuclear and Particle Physics by Brian R. Martin Pdf

An accessible introduction to nuclear and particle physics with equal coverage of both topics, this text covers all the standard topics in particle and nuclear physics thoroughly and provides a few extras, including chapters on experimental methods; applications of nuclear physics including fission, fusion and biomedical applications; and unsolved problems for the future. It includes basic concepts and theory combined with current and future applications. An excellent resource for physics and astronomy undergraduates in higher-level courses, this text also serves well as a general reference for graduate studies.

Author : Michael Dine
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781009290920

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Supersymmetry and String Theory by Michael Dine Pdf

This text is an introduction to the fields of experimental and theoretical particle physics and cosmology. The book focuses on three principal areas: supersymmetry, string theory, and astrophysics and cosmology. The chapters on supersymmetry introduce the basics of supersymmetry and its phenomenology, and cover dynamics, dynamical supersymmetry breaking, and electric-magnetic duality. The book then introduces general relativity and the big bang theory, and the basic issues in inflationary cosmologies. The section on string theory discusses the spectra of known string theories, and the features of their interactions. Material added in the second edition includes the pivotal Higgs discovery and the results of the WMAP and Planck experiments. This book will be of great interest to graduates and researchers in the fields of particle theory, string theory, astrophysics, and cosmology. It has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.

Author : Peter G. O. Freund,Peter George Oliver Freund
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,7 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.