Elementary Particle Physics: An Intuitive Introduction

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Andrew J. LarkoskiCambridge University Press, 5/23/2019EAN 9781108496988, ISBN10: 1108496989Hardcover, 506 pages, 25.4 x 19.3 x 2.8 cmLanguage: EnglishThis modern introduction to p article physics equips students with the skills needed to develop a deep and intuitive understanding of the physical theory underpinning contemporary experimental results. The fundamental tools of particle physics are introduced and accompanied by historical profiles charting the development of the field. Theory and experiment are closely linked, with descriptions of experimental techniques used at CERN accompanied by detail on the physics of the Large Hadron Collider and the strong and weak forces that dominate proton collisions. Recent experimental results are featured, including the discovery of the Higgs boson. Equations are supported by physical interpretations, and end-of-chapter problems are based on datasets from a range of particle physics experiments including dark matter, neutrino, and collider experiments. A solutions manual for instructors is available online. Additional features include worked examples throughout, a detailed glossary of key terms, appendices covering essential background material, and extensive references and further reading to aid self-study, making this an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduates in physics.1. Introduction2. Special relativity3. A little group theory4. Fermi's golden rule and Feynman diagrams5. Particle collider experiment6. Quantum electrodynamics in e+e- collisions7. Quarks and gluons8. Quantum chromodynamics9. Parton evolution and jets10. Parity violation11. The mass scales of the weak force12. Consequences of weak interactions13. The Higgs boson14. Particle physics at the frontierAppendix A. Useful identitiesAppendix B. Review of quantum mechanicsAppendix C. Particle physics jargon glossaryAppendix D. Bibliography. Show more