Gauge theories in particle physics : a practical introduction. Volume 1, From relativistic quantum mechanics to QED /
Aitchison, Ian Johnston Rhind, 1936-
Gauge theories in particle physics : a practical introduction. Volume 1, From relativistic quantum mechanics to QED / From relativistic quantum mechanics to QED Ian J.R. Aitchison, Anthony J. G. Hey. - Fourth edition. - 1 online resource (444 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
INTRODUCTORY SURVEY, ELECTROMAGNETISM AS A GAUGE THEORY, AND RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM MECHANICS; The Particles and Forces of in the Standard Model; Electromagnetism as a Gauge Theory; Relativistic Quantum Mechanics; Lorentz Transformations and Discrete Symmetries INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; Quantum Field Theory I: The Free Scalar Field; Quantum Field Theory II: Interacting Scalar Fields; Quantum Field Theory III: Complex Scalar Fields, Dirac and Maxwell Fields; Introduction of Electromagnetic Interactions TREE-LEVEL APPLICATIONS IN QED; Elementary Processes in Scalar and Spinor Electrodynamics; Deep Inelastic Electron-Nucleon Scattering and the Parton Model LOOPS AND RENORMALIZATION; Loops and Renormalization I: The ABC Theory; Loops and Renormalization II: QED APPENDIX A: Non-Relativistic Quantum Mechanics; APPENDIX B: Natural Units; APPENDIX C: Maxwell's Equations: Choice of Units; APPENDIX D: Special Relativity: Invariance and Covariance; APPENDIX E: Dirac Delta-Function; APPENDIX F: Contour Integration; APPENDIX G: Green Functions; APPENDIX H: Elements of Non-Relativistic Scattering Theory; APPENDIX I: The Schrödinger and Heisenberg Pictures; APPENDIX J: Dirac Algebra and Trace Identities; APPENDIX K: Example of a Cross Section Calculation; APPENDIX L: Feynman Rules for Tree Graphs in QED References Index Problems appear at the end of each chapter.
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9781466513020 1466513020
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Gauge fields (Physics)
Particles (Nuclear physics)
SCIENCE / Energy.
SCIENCE / Mechanics / General.
SCIENCE / Physics / General.
Electronic books.
QC793.3.F5
530.1435
Gauge theories in particle physics : a practical introduction. Volume 1, From relativistic quantum mechanics to QED / From relativistic quantum mechanics to QED Ian J.R. Aitchison, Anthony J. G. Hey. - Fourth edition. - 1 online resource (444 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
INTRODUCTORY SURVEY, ELECTROMAGNETISM AS A GAUGE THEORY, AND RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM MECHANICS; The Particles and Forces of in the Standard Model; Electromagnetism as a Gauge Theory; Relativistic Quantum Mechanics; Lorentz Transformations and Discrete Symmetries INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; Quantum Field Theory I: The Free Scalar Field; Quantum Field Theory II: Interacting Scalar Fields; Quantum Field Theory III: Complex Scalar Fields, Dirac and Maxwell Fields; Introduction of Electromagnetic Interactions TREE-LEVEL APPLICATIONS IN QED; Elementary Processes in Scalar and Spinor Electrodynamics; Deep Inelastic Electron-Nucleon Scattering and the Parton Model LOOPS AND RENORMALIZATION; Loops and Renormalization I: The ABC Theory; Loops and Renormalization II: QED APPENDIX A: Non-Relativistic Quantum Mechanics; APPENDIX B: Natural Units; APPENDIX C: Maxwell's Equations: Choice of Units; APPENDIX D: Special Relativity: Invariance and Covariance; APPENDIX E: Dirac Delta-Function; APPENDIX F: Contour Integration; APPENDIX G: Green Functions; APPENDIX H: Elements of Non-Relativistic Scattering Theory; APPENDIX I: The Schrödinger and Heisenberg Pictures; APPENDIX J: Dirac Algebra and Trace Identities; APPENDIX K: Example of a Cross Section Calculation; APPENDIX L: Feynman Rules for Tree Graphs in QED References Index Problems appear at the end of each chapter.
Owing to Legal Deposit regulations this resource may only be accessed from within National Library of Scotland on library computers. For more information contact enquiries@nls.uk.
9781466513020 1466513020
1566004 Proquest Ebook Central
Gauge fields (Physics)
Particles (Nuclear physics)
SCIENCE / Energy.
SCIENCE / Mechanics / General.
SCIENCE / Physics / General.
Electronic books.
QC793.3.F5
530.1435