From Spinors to Supersymmetry

Supersymmetry is an extension of the Standard Model that relates fermions and bosons through a symmetry, providing a predictive structure for quantum field theory. This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to supersymmetry and spinor techniques, with examples of practical calculations for collider physics signatures, anomalies, and radiative corrections. It is aimed at graduate students and researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1025 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Supersymmetry is a remarkable extension of the widely successful Standard Model of particle physics, built upon the fundamental principle that fermions and bosons share a profound symmetry relationship. This symmetry gives rise to a beautifully predictive framework for quantum field theory, offering a comprehensive and pedagogical introduction to supersymmetry and spinor techniques. By employing the two-component spinor formalism for fermions, the authors present numerous practical calculations that are directly relevant to collider physics signatures, anomalies, and radiative corrections. They delve into the component field and superspace formulations of supersymmetry, exploring related concepts such as the theory of extended Higgs sectors, models of grand unification, and the origin of neutrino masses. Each chapter concludes with a comprehensive set of exercises designed to reinforce the theoretical concepts covered. This textbook is specifically tailored for graduate students and researchers who are eager to explore the cutting-edge frontiers of high energy particle physics. By providing a clear and unified treatment of these theoretical concepts, it serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the fundamental laws of the universe.

Weight: 2064g
Dimension: 188 x 266 x 70 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780521800884