Scharf, Günter
Finite quantum electrodynamics: the causal approach
3540601422
The next breakthrough in physics, supersymmetry will unite the fundamental forces of nature and revolutionize our understanding of space and time. . For most of human history, man has been trying to discover just how the universe works. The Standard Model of particle physics, which describes the fundamental constituents and forces of nature, has proved a useful explanation, and recent theories attempting to unify these fundamental forces-such as string theory-have been wonderfully encouraging. Experimental proof, however, has always lagged behind theory. Now, thanks to powerful new tools and the dedication of a handful of pioneers at the frontiers of research, we are approaching the next great leap in understanding: supersymmetry. In this groundbreaking work, renowned physicist Gordon Kane takes us inside both the conceptual framework of supersymmetry and the giant particle accelerators-the atom smashers-where this fascinating discovery should occur. After giving us the basics of the Standard Model, Kane explains the theory of supersymmetry, which implies that each of the fundamental particles has a "superpartner" that can be detected at energies and intensities only now being achieved in the giant accelerators. If Kane and his colleagues are correct, these superpartners will also help solve many of the puzzles of modern physics-such as the existence of the Higgs boson-as well as one of the biggest mysteries in cosmology: the notorious "dark matter" of the universe. No one interested in the future of science will want to miss this absorbing narrative of science in the making.
eng
Higgs boson;
standard model;
antimatter;
string theory;
Supermanifolds (Mathematics);
Supersymmetry -- Problems, exercises, etc;
Perseus
Cambridge, MA
2000
Imported from Invenio.
West, Peter C
Introduction to supersymmetry and supergravity
9789810200985
http://cds.cern.ch/record/268042/files/0195076524_TOC.pdf;
Imported from Invenio.
Ryder, Lewis H
Quantum field theory
9780521472425
A modern pedagogic introduction to the ideas and techniques of quantum field theory.
eng
Lagrangian formulation;
relativistic wave equations;
renormalisation;
Cambridge Univ. Press
Cambridge
1996
2nd ed.
Imported from Invenio.
Bjorken, James D
Drell, Sidney David
Relativistic quantum fields
9780486485881
Conformal field theory is an elegant and powerful theory in the field of high energy physics and statistics. In fact, it can be said to be one of the greatest achievements in the development of this field. Presented in two dimensions, this book is designed for students who already have a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, field theory and general relativity. The main idea used throughout the book is that conformal symmetry causes both classical and quantum integrability. Instead of concentrating on the numerous applications of the theory, the author puts forward a discussion of the general
eng
World Scientific
Singapore
1995
Imported from Invenio.
Cheng Ta Pei
Li Ling Fong
Gauge Theory of Elementary Particle Physics
0198519613
This book discusses all three formalisms used in the study of finite temperature field theory, namely the imaginary time formalism, the closed time formalism and thermofield dynamics. Applications of the formalisms are worked out in detail. Gauge field theories and symmetry restoration at finite temperature are among the practical examples discussed in depth. The question of gauge dependence of the effective potential and the Nielsen identities are explained. The nonrestoration of some symmetries at high temperature (such as supersymmetry) and theories on nonsimply connected space-times are al
eng
Gauge fields;
mathematical physics;
quantum field theory;
World Scientific
Singapore
1997
Imported from Invenio.
Ellis, Richard Keith
Stirling, William James
Webber, Bryan R
QCD and collider physics
0521545897
One of the triumphs of modern particle physics has been the extent to which QCD has successfully accounted for the strong interaction processes observed at high energy particle colliders, i.e. the production of heavy quarks and jets of part icles, and the short distance parton structure of the proton. This book gives a detailed overview of collider physics with special emphasis on the study of QDC. After a general descriptin of the QDC Lagrangian, and the properties of asy mptotic freedom and colour confinement which follow from it, the most important applications at high energy colliders are described in detail. These include the production of jets, heavy quarks, electroweak gauge bosons and Higgs bosons. The various methods of measuring the strong coupling constant are summerised. Many important theoretical results are calculated from first principles, and the book will be both a textbook and a valuable source of reference material for al l particle physicists.
eng
quantum chromodynamics;
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge
2003
http://www.hep.phy.cam.ac.uk/theory/webber/QCDbook.html;
Imported from Invenio.
Dokshitzer, Yu L
Khoze, Valentin A
Müller, A H
Troyan, S I
Basics of perturbative QCD
2863321013
http://preprints.cern.ch/cgi-bin/setlink?base=preprint&categ=scan&id=SCAN-9507243;
http://cds.cern.ch/record/285255/files/SCAN-9507243.tif;
http://cds.cern.ch/record/285255/files/SCAN-9507243.pdf;
Imported from Invenio.
Di Francesco, Philippe
Mathieu, Pierre
Sénéchal, David
Conformal field theory
038794785X
Quantum field theory remains among the most important tools in defining and explaining the microscopic world. Recent years have witnessed a blossoming of developments and applications that extend far beyond the theory's original scope. This comprehensive text offers a balanced treatment, providing students with both a formal presentation and numerous practical examples of calculations.This two-part approach begins with the standard quantization of electrodynamics, culminating in the perturbative renormalization. The second part comprises functional methods, relativistic bound states, broken sy
eng
Dirac equation;
quantization;
radiation;
S matrix;
perturbation;
radiative;
corrections;
renormalization;
QED;
path integrals;
symmetries;
gauge fields;
nonabelian;
McGraw-Hill
New York, NY
1980
https://cds.cern.ch/auth.py?r=EBLIB_P_1894796;
Imported from Invenio.
Wess, Julius
Bagger, Jonathan A
Supersymmetry and supergravity
0691025304
https://cds.cern.ch/search?ln=en&sc=1&p=962%3A320631&f=&action_search=Search&c=Articles+%26+Preprints&c=Books+%26+Proceedings;
Imported from Invenio.