Elementary Particle Physics: The Standard Theory

The textbook explores the question of the microscopic composition of matter through an accessible introduction to the Physics of Elementary Particles. It discusses the transition in elementary particle physics, culminating in the Standard Model, which changes our understanding of nature's fundamental forces. It presents and explains this modern viewpoint to undergraduate students, guiding them from the basics to advanced concepts such as Gauge Symmetry, Quantum Field Theory, and spontaneous symmetry breaking.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Scientists have been deeply intrigued by the nature of matter's smallest constituents and the intricate interactions among them since the dawn of natural philosophy in Ancient Greece. This comprehensive textbook delves into the examination of the microscopic composition of matter, providing an accessible introduction to the field now known as The Physics of Elementary Particles. Over the past few decades, elementary particle physics has undergone a remarkable transformation, culminating in the formulation of a groundbreaking theoretical framework, known as The Standard Model. This innovative model has profoundly reshaped our understanding of nature's fundamental forces, rooted in the rich tradition of experimental exploration.

The Standard Model is a geometric-based framework that views the composition of matter in terms of its adherence to specific geometrical principles. This textbook presents and elucidates this modern perspective to a readership of well-motivated undergraduate students, guiding them from the foundational concepts to the more advanced realms of Gauge Symmetry, Quantum Field Theory, and the phenomenon of spontaneous symmetry breaking through concrete physical examples. By offering an engaging introduction to the theoretical advancements and experimental discoveries of the past decades, this textbook aims to make this captivating subject accessible to undergraduate students while also motivating them to delve deeper into its study.

Weight: 1004g
Dimension: 174 x 247 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192844217