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Frontmatter

Contents

Introduction

1. A History of Particle Physics

2. Special Relativity

3. Quantum Mechanics

4. Symmetries and Groups

5. Experimental Particle Physics

6. Particle Classification

7. Relativistic Quantum Mechanics

8. The Dirac Equation

9. Quantum Electrodynamics

10. Non-Abelian Gauge Theory and Color

11. Symmetry Breaking and The Higgs Mechanism

12. The Standard Model of Particle Physics

13. Beyond the Standard Model

Appendix A: Elementary Particle Properties and Other Useful Quantities

Appendix B: Feynman Rules

Appendix C: Gamma Matrix Identities

Bibliography

Index

This updated edition is designed as a brief introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the matter in our universe. Numerous examples, figures, and simple explanations enable general readers and physics students to understand complex concepts related to the universe. Selected topics include atoms, quarks, accelerators, detectors, colliders, string theory, and more.  Features:   Explores the fundamental particles that make up the matter in our universe Topics include atoms, quarks, accelerators, detectors, colliders, string theory, and more

This updated edition is designed as a brief introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the matter in our universe. Numerous examples, figures,...

Format

Particle Physics

An Introduction

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