Gauge Theories in Particle Physics: A Practical Introduction, Volume 1
Author | : Ian J R Aitchison |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 2012-12-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781466513020 |
ISBN-13 | : 1466513020 |
Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Download or read book Gauge Theories in Particle Physics: A Practical Introduction, Volume 1 written by Ian J R Aitchison and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 relativistic quantum mechanics. It provides a uniqu