The Lund Model

The Lund model, inspired by quantum chromodynamics, has provided a promising approach to the dynamics of quark and gluon interactions. It discusses the dynamics of the massless relativistic string, confinement, causality, relativistic covariance, Lund fragmentation processes, QED and QCD Bremsstrahlung, multiplicities, and particle-parton distributions. It also explores the relationships between the Lund model and other models based on field theory and statistical mechanics.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The Lund model, inspired by quantum chromodynamics, has offered a promising framework for understanding the dynamics of quark and gluon interactions. This comprehensive book delves into various aspects of relativity, quantum mechanics, and particle physics, providing a comprehensive exploration of the subject matter.

Beginning with a brief review of fundamental concepts in relativity, quantum mechanics of fields, and particle physics, the book proceeds to discuss the dynamics of massless relativistic strings, confinement, causality, and relativistic covariance. It also explores Lund fragmentation processes, QED and QCD Bremsstrahlung, multiplicities, and particle-parton distributions. Throughout the book, theoretical developments are juxtaposed with current experimental data, and implications for future experiments are considered.

In addition to its theoretical content, the book also explores the relationships between the Lund model and other models based on field theory, such as the Schwinger model, S-matrix models, light-cone algebra physics, and variations of the parton model. It also examines the connections with models based on statistical mechanics, including the Feynman-Wilson gas, scaling, and iterative cascade models.

Originally published in 1998, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core, ensuring widespread accessibility and dissemination of knowledge in the field.

ISBN-13: 9781009401258