Introduction to Elementary Particles

Eine quantitative Behandlung der Theorie der Elementarteilchen, die auch Studenten unterer Semester verstehen! Lebendig, anschaulich und locker bewältigt der Text den Spagat zwischen theoretisch strenger Behandlung und intuitivem Verständnis. Nach einer historischen Einführung werden das Quark-Modell und Feynmann-Diagramme eingeführt, die Quantenelektrodynamik erläutert und Eichfelder vorgestellt. Mit sehr vielen durchgearbeiteten Beispielen und Übungsaufgaben an den Kapitelenden.

Autorentext

David Griffiths is Professor of Physics at the Reed College in Portland, Oregon. After obtaining his PhD in elementary particle theory at Harvard, he taught at several colleges and universities before joining the faculty at Reed in 1978. He specializes in classical electrodynamics and quantum mechanics as well as elementary particles, and has written textbooks on all three subjects.

Zusammenfassung
This is the first quantitative treatment of elementary particle theory that is accessible to undergraduates. Using a lively, informal writing style, the author strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding. The first chapter provides a detailed historical introduction to the subject. Subsequent chapters offer a consistent and modern presentation, covering the quark model, Feynman diagrams, quantum electrodynamics, and gauge theories. A clear introduction to the Feynman rules, using a simple model, helps readers learn the calculational techniques without the complications of spin. And an accessible treatment of QED shows how to evaluate tree-level diagrams. Contains an abundance of worked examples and many end-of-chapter problems.

Inhalt
Historical Introduction to Elementary Particles.

Elementary Particle Dynamics.

Relativistic Kinematics.

Symmetries.

Bound States.

The Feynman Calculus.

Quantum Electrodynamics.

Electrodynamics of Quarks and Hadrons.

Quantum Chromodynamics.

Weak Interactions.

Gauge Theories.

Appendices.

Index.