An Introduction to Particle Physics through Symmetry
The Standard Model and Beyond
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Beschreibung
This textbook explains how modern particle physics is built from the concept of symmetry. Instead of beginning with a catalogue of particles, the book introduces the mathematical and physical foundations, i.e. groups, representations, Lorentz invariance, and gauge symmetry, that shape quantum field theory and naturally lead to the Standard Model.
Scalar, fermion, and gauge fields are presented step by step, with clear derivations, worked examples, and a wide range of exercises. The book then offers a systematic treatment of spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Higgs mechanism, before assembling the full Standard Model and examining both its experimental successes and its known limitations. The closing chapters explore the evidence and theoretical motivations for physics beyond the Standard Model.
The book is intended for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in physics, especially those studying theoretical particle physics or quantum field theory. It assumes prior knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity.
This textbook explains how modern particle physics is built from the concept of symmetry. Instead of beginning with a catalogue of particles, the book introduces the mathematical and physical foundations, i.e. groups, representations, Lorentz invariance, and gauge symmetry, that shape quantum field theory and naturally lead to the Standard Model.
Scalar, fermion, and gauge fields are presented step by step, with clear derivations, worked examples, and a wide range of exercises. The book then offers a systematic treatment of spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Higgs mechanism, before assembling the full Standard Model and examining both its experimental successes and its known limitations. The closing chapters explore the evidence and theoretical motivations for physics beyond the Standard Model.
The book is intended for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in physics, especially those studying theoretical particle physics or quantum field theory. It assumes prior knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity.
Builds the Standard Model from symmetry principles and shows how group theory and QFT fit into one clear framework Explains key structures through clear derivations, linking gauge symmetry, symmetry breaking, and the Higgs mechanism Distinguishes evidence from theory and offers challenging exercises to strengthen both conceptual and technical skills
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Veronica Sanz
Themen in »An Introduction to Particle Physics through Symmetry«
Symmetry Methods in Particle Physics Particle Physics via Symmetry Principles Symmetry‑Based Introduction to QFT Group Theory for Particle Physics Lie Groups in the Standard Model Gauge Symmetry Explained for Students Step‑by‑Step Higgs Mechanism Guide Introductory Yang–Mills Theory Text Chiral Symmetry and Anomalies Guide Standard Model from Symmetry Principles SU(3)×SU(2)×U(1) Gauge Theory Intro Electroweak Symmetry Breaking Explained Particle Physics Text with Exercises Advanced Undergraduate Particle Physics First‑Principles Standard Model Approach