Gauge theories in particle physics : : a practical introduction.

Gauge theories in particle physics : : a practical introduction. / Volume 1 : : From relativistic quantum mechanics to QED / / by Ian J R Aitchison and Anthony J.G. Hey.

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Volume 1 of this revised and updated edition provides an accessible and practical introduction to the first gauge theory included in the Standard Model of particle physics: quantum electrodynamics (QED) The book includes self-contained presentations of electromagnetism as a gauge theory as well as r...

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VerfasserIn:
Aitchison, Ian Johnston Rhind, 1936-
Hey, Anthony J. G.,
TeilnehmendeR:
Hey, Anthony J. G.,
Place / Publishing House:Boca Raton, FL : : CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor and Francis,, 2012.
Year of Publication:2013
2012
Edition:Fourth edition.
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (444 pages)
Notes:Description based upon print version of record.
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; Dedication; Contents; Preface; I. Introductory Survey, Electromagnetism as a Gauge Theory, and Relativistic Quantum Mechanics; 1. The Particles and Forces of the Standard Model; 2. Electromagnetism as a Gauge Theory; 3. Relativistic Quantum Mechanics; 4. Lorentz Transformations and Discrete Symmetries; II. Introduction to Quantum Field Theory; 5. Quantum Field Theory I: The Free Scalar Field; 6. Quantum Field Theory II: Interacting Scalar Fields; 7. Quantum Field Theory III: Complex Scalar Fields, Dirac and Maxwell Fields; Introduction of Electromagnetic Interactions
  • III. Tree-Level Applications in QED8. Elementary Processes in Scalar and Spinor Electrodynamics; 9. Deep Inelastic Electron-Nucleon Scattering and the Parton Model; IV. Loops and Renormalization; 10. Loops and Renormalization I: The ABC Theory; 11. Loops and Renormalization II: QED; A. Non-relativistic Quantum Mechanics; B. Natural Units; C. Maxwell's Equations: Choice of Units; D. Special Relativity: Invariance and Covariance; E. Dirac δ-Function; F. Contour Integration; G. Green Functions; H. Elements of Non-relativistic Scattering Theory; I. The Schrödinger and Heisenberg Pictures
  • J. Dirac Algebra and Trace IdentitiesK. Example of a Cross Section Calculation; L. Feynman Rules for Tree Graphs in QED; References

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