Particle Physics and Cosmology
1st Edition
Published on 6. June 1989
Book
Hardback
512 pages
978-0-471-60088-6 (ISBN)
Description
This readable introduction to particle physics and cosmology discusses the interaction of these two fundamental branches of physics and considers recent advances beyond the standard models. Eight chapters comprise a brief introduction to the gauge theories of the strong and the electroweak interactions, the so-called grand unified theories, and general relativity. Ten more chapters address recent concepts such as composite fermions and bosons, supersymmetry, quantum gravity, supergravity, and strings theories, and relate them to modern cosmology and experimental astronomy.
More details
Edition
1., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 24.2 cm
Width: 16.1 cm
Weight
765 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-60088-6 (9780471600886)
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction to the Standard Model. Gauge Theories. Strong Interaction Symmetries. Electroweak Interactions: The SU(2) x U(1) Model. Anomalies, and the Axial U(1) and THETA Problems. Tests of the Standard Model. Grand Unified Theories. Technicolor. Composite Models. Supersymmetry. General Relativity. Supergravity. Higher-Dimensional Theories. Strings Theories. Cosmology. Inflationary Cosmology. Topological Defects and Cosmology. Astronomical Sources of High-Energy Particles. References. Index.