Description
This purchase contains 2 extensive volumes.
- Gauge Theories in Particle Physics: A Practical Introduction Volume 2: Non-Abelian Gauge Theories: QCD and The Electroweak Theory 4th Edition
- Gauge Theories in Particle Physics: A Practical Introduction Volume 1: From Relativistic Quantum Mechanics to QED 4th edition
Volume 1 of this meticulously revised and enhanced edition offers a comprehensive yet easily digestible introduction to quantum electrodynamics (QED), the fundamental gauge theory of the Standard Model of particle physics.
This volume provides an in-depth exploration of electromagnetism framed as a gauge theory, along with essential concepts from relativistic quantum mechanics. Readers will appreciate its unique approach to quantum field theory, presenting the foundational elements that underpin the examination of the three major gauge theories. The textbook includes detailed tree-level calculations relevant to physical processes in QED and introduces the concept of renormalization within the scope of one-loop radiative corrections, ensuring that even those new to the field can grasp these complex ideas.
Volume 2 of this revised and updated edition continues the journey into the Standard Model, offering a clear and effective introduction to the non-Abelian gauge field theories: quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and the Glashow-Salam-Weinberg (GSW) electroweak theory.
This volume reflects significant advancements in experimental physics made over the past decade. It features a new chapter dedicated to CP violation and oscillation phenomena, detailing CP violation in B-meson decays alongside key experiments that have shaped our understanding of mass-squared differences and mixing angles in neutrino physics. As we navigate this exciting era of particle physics, this edition also highlights the remarkable discovery of a boson exhibiting characteristics akin to the Higgs boson, along with substantial updates on topics such as jet algorithms, lattice QCD, effective Lagrangians, and the intricacies of three-generation quark mixing and the CKM matrix.
New features in the 4th Edition (In Volume I and II)
- Introduction of a new section on advanced jet algorithms
- Thorough update on asymptotic freedom concepts
- Comprehensive discussion of discrete symmetries in quantum field theory
- Insights from recent lattice QCD calculations incorporating dynamical fermions
- In-depth discussion of the groundbreaking discovery of a Higgs-like boson
- Updates related to nucleon structure functions and the status of QED
- New exploration of three-generation quark mixing and the CKM matrix
- Enhanced treatment of 2-jet cross-section in electron-positron annihilation scenarios
- New chapter on CP violation and oscillations in both mesonic and neutrino systems
- Introduction of Lorentz transformations and discrete symmetries in relativistic quantum mechanics, complete with real-world applications
- Pioneering introduction to Majorana fermions at an early stage, tailoring the material for introductory courses in relativistic quantum mechanics
- New section on effective Lagrangians addressing spontaneously broken chiral symmetry, incorporating three-flavor extensions, meson mass relations, and chiral perturbation theory
The authors delve into the pivotal conceptual elements of the theory and meticulously outline numerous practical calculations of physical quantities derived from first principles. By juxtaposing these quantitative predictions against experimental findings, readers will significantly expand both their conceptual understanding and calculation proficiency.
Reviews
“Aitchison and Hey served as the ‘bible’ during my formative years as a post-doc in the 1980s. The ebook has continuously evolved, aligning with progress in the field, and I’m thrilled to see a new edition that encapsulates the landmark discovery of a Higgs-like boson at the LHC in July 2012. … Its enduring strength lies in merging theoretical insights with experimental outcomes. The new edition sustains this tradition by incorporating discussions on critical discoveries from the past decade—particularly CP violation and oscillations in the B sector alongside the fascinating phenomenology of neutrino oscillations. This volume will undoubtedly establish itself as a new classic.” — Amanda Cooper-Sarkar, Oxford University, UK
“This textbook is essential for all particle physicists, encompassing both experimentalists and theorists, presenting an accessible exposition of the Standard Model. It covers the necessary mathematical tools and highlights some of the most pivotal experimental results that validate the model. … Volume 2 has been comprehensively updated with in-depth discussions on quark and neutrino mixing, alongside significant inclusions concerning CP violation and neutrino oscillations. … These textbooks are destined to remain a staple on any high-energy physicist’s reading list for the foreseeable future.” — Matthew Wing, University College London, UK
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