Strong Interactions of Hadrons at High Energies: Gribov Lectures on Theoretical Physics

Vladimir Gribov was a founding father of high-energy elementary particle physics. This volume is a graduate lecture course delivered in the 1970s and provides an opportunity to learn from one of the twentieth century's greatest physicists. It covers a combination of topics not treated elsewhere and is reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 488 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Vladimir Gribov, a renowned figure in high-energy elementary particle physics, stands among the founding fathers of this field. This book, originally presented as a graduate lecture course in the 1970s, offers a valuable learning opportunity for advanced students and researchers. It allows them to delve into the teachings of one of the greatest physicists of the twentieth century, gaining insights into the complexities of theoretical physics.

The content of this volume remains highly relevant to modern research, particularly in exploring the properties of the relativistic theory of hadron interactions in regions of peripheral collisions and vast distances that quantum chromodynamics has yet to fully comprehend. By guiding the reader through a step-by-step journey from the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and relativistic kinematics to the most challenging problems of high-energy hadron interactions, employing simplifying models and physical analogies, the book showcases general approaches to tackling complex problems in theoretical physics.

Covering a diverse range of topics that are not typically addressed elsewhere, this 2008 title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, providing a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles and advancements in high-energy physics.

ISBN-13: 9781009290241
Edition number: Revised ed