{"title":"Particle and high-energy physics Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"why-the-universe-exists-how-particle-physics-unlocks-the-secrets-of-everything-9781529381931","title":"Why the Universe Exists: How particle physics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs you read this, billions of neutrinos from the sun are passing through your body, antimatter is sprouting from your dinner and the core of your being is a chaotic mess of particles known only as quarks and gluons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the recent discovery of the Higgs boson piqued your interest, then \u003ci\u003eWhy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Universe Exists\u003c\/i\u003e will take you deeper into the world of particle physics, with leading physicists and \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e exploring how the universe functions at the smallest scales.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind out about hunt for dark matter and why there is something rather than nothing. 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Peter Higgs posited the existence an almost infinitely tiny particle - today known as the Higgs boson - which is the key to understanding why particles have mass, and but for which atoms and molecules could not exist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor nearly 50 years afterwards, some of the largest projects in experimental physics sought to demonstrate the physical existence of the boson which Higgs had proposed. Sensationally, confirmation came in July 2012 at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva. The following year Higgs was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics. One of the least-known giants of science, he is the only person in history to have had a single par\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ethorough and fascinating ... Close spoke at length to Higgs and the result is a highly detailed and rich narrative ... a piece of scientific history. \u003c\/b\u003e -- Jay Elwes * Spectator *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illuminating guide to the man and the science behind the Higgs boson\u003c\/b\u003e ...  the tale of the conception and discovery of the Higgs boson, a tiny tremor in an energy field that pervades the whole universe, is one of the most important in modern physics. Without the Higgs there would be no atoms or people or planets or stars or anything except restless particles zipping through space in splendid isolation. \u003cb\u003eClose, a particle physicist who has served as head of communications and public education at \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCern, is an excellent guide to the knotty science of that story, as well as what we do know about the mysterious man himself.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Ananyo Bhattacharya * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ea clear, vivid and occasionally even beautiful portrait of a scientific breakthrough: the tale of how a relatively obscure Scotland-based physicist developed a stunning theory, one that would help illuminate the invisible, particulate web that holds our universe together\u003c\/b\u003e -- Deborah Blum * New York Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ea five star book - it reaches parts other books on the Higgs have failed to reach and Frank Close does a brilliant job\u003c\/b\u003e -- Brian Clegg * Popular Science *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating biography of an elusive particle and the equally elusive man who predicted its existence half a century before it was found. If the Higgs boson is the God particle then I feel I have glimpsed the mind of its creator.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Jim Al-Khalili\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClose tells the intertwined stories of Higgs's life and the discovery of the Higgs boson with the aid of a deep understanding of the physics involved and the benefit of many meetings with Higgs himself. There have been other books on the same theme, but this is far and away the best. \u003c\/b\u003eWhere Close excels is in explaining the fundamental principles of particle physics in language anyone likely to pick up this book will understand. ... \u003ci\u003eElusive\u003c\/i\u003e works as a biography of Peter Higgs, as an account of one of the greatest intellectual advances in human history and, best of all, as an answer to anyone who asks why we should bother to carry out experiments like those performed at CERN. Buy it. -- John Gribbin * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003eClose is among today's best writers on the history of quantum mechanics -- Economist\u003cbr\u003eParticular brilliance ... This accessible account tells the story of the quest, and of the man who made it possible * BBC History Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ereveals the sheer complexity, detail and dazzling precision that, for the scientist, constitutes 'beauty in nature'. Close maintains a strong narrative line - we are watching and waiting throughout for the Higgs boson to be identified.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Sue Roe * Mail on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA perfect marriage of subject and writer. With verve, insight, and rigor, Frank Close beautifully illuminates the life and times of one of physics' great, unheralded giants. \u003ci\u003eElusive \u003c\/i\u003eis a triumph of a book, and one worthy of its subject's extraordinary contributions.\u003c\/b\u003e -- bestselling author of The Founders * Jimmy Soni *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElusive \u003c\/i\u003eis both a deep, exciting intellectual history and an elegantly told portrait of a quiet man whose 'one great idea' changed modern physics forever. Close marries the exotic details of contemporary particle physics theory with the very human aspects of how that theory came to be. An enlightening read from one of our very best writers and practitioners of physics.\u003c\/b\u003e -- author of The Last Man Who Knew Everything * David N. Schwartz *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich, compelling, and surprising. Fundamental physics can be equal parts awe-inspiring and head-spinning, and Close masterfully captures those qualities in this deeply satisfying tale of Peter Higgs's convoluted, and very human, journey through life and science.\u003c\/b\u003e -- author of The Ascent of Information * Caleb Scharf *\u003cbr\u003ebeautifully, engagingly written ... I was reassured by the characteristic wisdom and honesty of Close's judgement that, while the discovery of the Higgs particle completes the Standard Model of the atom, \"Internal completeness is a mathematical requirement, whereas describing the world around us is the demand of natural philosophy\". That sentence alone makes \u003ci\u003eElusive \u003c\/i\u003emy book of the year. -- Raymond Tallis * Times Literary Supplement Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003eFrank Close is probably the perfect person to tell the tale of Higgs and his boson. A serious physicist himself, he is also an exceptional author - and, unlike with most authors, his subject actually occasionally speaks to him. -- Tom Whipple * Times Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003ethe first full biography of Higgs ... focuses just as much on Higgs the particle as he does on Higgs the scientist, and the physics concepts he explores can be daunting. But this excellent book is well worth the effort. -- Mike Perricone * Symmetry Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003eA compelling account of the long search for the Higgs boson -- Books of the Year * Economist *\u003cbr\u003eBecause there would be no atoms or molecules without the intervention of the Higgs field, our very existence is a consequence of its reality ... a compulsive read. Besides explaining the physics and exploring the many personalities involved, it also conveys the excitement of physics research, the missed opportunities, the happy coincidences, the false trails, the social networks, the collaborations and professional rivalries. 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The book offers the reader an overview of practically all aspects of the strong interaction necessary to understand and appreciate modern particle phenomenology at the energy frontier. It assumes a working knowledge of quantum field theory at the level of introductory textbooks used for advanced undergraduate or in standard postgraduate lectures. The book expands this knowledge with an intuitive understanding of relevant physical concepts, an introduction to modern techniques, and their application to the phenomenology of the strong interaction at the highest energies. Aimed at graduate students and researchers, it also serves as a comprehensive reference for LHC experimenters and theorists.This book offers an exhaustive presentation of the technologies developed and used by practitioners in the field of fixed-order perturbation theory and an overview of results relevant for the ongoing research programme at the LHC. It includes an in-depth description of various analytic resummation techniques (which form the basis for our understanding of the QCD radiation pattern and how strong production processes manifest themselves in data) and a concise discussion of numerical resummation through parton showers. This forms the basis of event generators for the simulation of LHC physics, and their matching and merging with fixed-order matrix elements. It also gives a detailed presentation of the physics behind the parton distribution functions (which are a necessary ingredient for every calculation relevant for physics at hadron colliders such as the LHC) and an introduction to non-perturbative aspects of the strong interaction, including inclusive observables such as total and elastic cross sections, and non-trivial effects such as multiple parton interactions and hadronization. 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How do we know this mysterious dark matter exists and is there a chance it will be discovered soon? About sixty countries contributed to the construction of the gigantic Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN and its immense detectors. Dive in to discover how international teams of researchers work together to push scientific knowledge forward.Here is a book written for every person who wishes to learn a little more about particle physics, without requiring prior scientific knowledge. It starts from the basics to build a solid understanding of current research in particle physics. A good dose of curiosity is all one will need to discover a whole world that spans from the infinitesimally small and stretches to the infinitely large, and where imminent discoveries could mark the dawn of a huge revolution in the current conception of the material world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great general interest primer with a surprising and welcome feminist focus -- Most highly recommended. * Times Higher Education *\u003cbr\u003eI am giving this book four stars for its interesting insider content and particularly its insight into the way that the LHC is used that I have never seen elsewhere ... it's a book that's well worth reading if you have interest in this most fundamental of physical explorations. * Brian Clegg, Popular Science *\u003cbr\u003ePauline Gagnon tells the wonderful scientific adventure of CERN that led to confirming the existence of the Higgs boson and that should bring a revolution in physics in elucidating big enigmas in the coming years such as the mystery of dark matter or the disappearance of antimatter. * Pauline Gravel, science writer, Le Devoir newspaper, Montreal *\u003cbr\u003ePauline Gagnon's book is a wonderfully detailed and comprehensive look at how scientists have pieced together our best understanding of the natural world, from accelerators to cosmology. If you want to know how particle physicists really work and think, this is a great place to start. * Sean Carroll, author of The Particle at the End of the Universe *\u003cbr\u003eI am fascinated. You should read it too; everybody can read it and understand it. Madame Gagnon has a knack for finding very efficient images to make us understand extremely complex phenomena. * Catherine Perrin, host of Médium Large on Radio-Canada *\u003cbr\u003ePauline Gagnon is an inside-woman of the particle-physics world — and this excellent book shows just that. The comprehensive account of where particle physics stands today is peppered by colourful metaphors that make even the most complex concepts accessible to everyone. On top of that, Gagnon gives the reader a glimpse into the inner workings of CERN and thoroughly describes how its huge international collaborations actually make new discoveries. This is a book that admirably delivers on the promise of taking the general reader seriously and a timely must-read if you want to get up to speed with Run 2 of the Large Hadron Collider. * Leonie Mueck, Senior Editor, Nature *\u003cbr\u003eDuring the two-year search for Higgs in the LHC, Dr. Gagnon's lively and insightful blog was a key source for those outside the physics community who needed to keep track of the process and have it explained in layperson' terms. Her excellent book will now be essential reading for those seeking to understand why the discovery was important, and what might come next from the LHC. * Robert Evans, former Reuter correspondent in Geneva *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1: What is matter made of? 2: What about the Higgs boson? 3: Accelertors and detector, the essential tools 4: The discovery of the Higgs boson 5: The dark side of the Universe 6: Going beyond the Standard Model: calling SUSY to the rescue 7: What does fundamental research put on our plate? 8: CERN experiments: a unique management and cooperation model 9: Diversity in science 10: What could th next big discoveries be?","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732798910807,"sku":"9780198826279","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"antimatter-9780198831914","title":"Antimatter","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntimatter explores a strange mirror world, where particles have identical yet opposite properties to those that make up the familiar matter we encounter everyday; where left becomes right, positive becomes negative; and where, should matter and antimatter meet, the two annihilate in a blinding flash of energy that makes even thermonuclear explosions look feeble by comparison. It is an idea long beloved of science-fiction stories--but here, renowned science writer Frank Close shows that the reality of antimatter is even more fascinating than the fiction itself. We know that once, antimatter and matter existed in perfect counterbalance, and that antimatter then perpetrated a vanishing act on a cosmic scale that remains one of the greatest mysteries of the universe. Today, antimatter does not exist normally, at least on Earth, but we know that it is real for scientists are now able to make small pieces of it in particle accelerators, such as that at CERN in Geneva. Looking at the remarkable prediction of antimatter and how it grew from the meeting point of relativity and quantum theory in the early 20th century, at the discovery of the first antiparticles, at cosmic rays, annihilation, antimatter bombs, and antiworlds, Close separates the facts from the fiction about antimatter, and explains how its existence can give us profound clues about the origins and structure of the universe.Oxford Landmark Science books are ''must-read'' classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas, and shaped the way we think.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview from previous edition To miss out on books like this is to miss out on a grasp of the astounding nature of the universe, * Nicholas Lezard, The Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eThe book does not overburden the reader with dense technical details or equations, it rather offers an accessible, elegant, thought-provoking and up-to-date overview on the subject, representing a great resource filled with vital information on antimatter for the science and the science-fiction lovers. * Eric Howard, Contemporary Physics *\u003cbr\u003eThis compact book is a wonderful source of information on antimatter and offers us a meticulously researched account of the nature, properties and applications of the often overlooked entities in the fantastic antiworld around us. * Chemistry World *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a must-read for fans of science and science fiction alike * John Gribbin, www.bbcfocusmagazine.com *\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully written... 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Quantum Mechanics for Beginners provides an accessible introduction to this fascinating subject for those with only a high school background in physics and mathematics. This book is entirely algebra-based, except for the last chapter on the Schrodinger equation. A major advantage of this book is that it provides an introduction to the fields of quantum communication and quantum computing. Topics covered include wave-particle duality, Heisenberg uncertainty relation, Bohr''s principle of complementarity, quantum superposition and entanglement, Schrodinger''s cat, Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox, Bell theorem, quantum no-cloning theorem and quantum copying, quantum eraser and delayed choice, quantum teleportation, quantum key distribution protocols such as BB-84 and B-92, counterfactual communication, quantum money, quantum Fourier transform, quantum computing protocols including Shor and Grover algorithms, quantum dense coding, and quantum tunneling. All these topics and more are explained fully, but using only elementary mathematics. Each chapter is followed by exercises and a short list of references. This book is meant for beginning college students as well as advanced high school students, and can be used as a text for a one-semester course at the undergraduate level. It can also be useful for those who want to learn some of the fascinating recent and ongoing developments in areas related to the foundations of quantum mechanics and its applications to areas like quantum communication and quantum computing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe real attraction of Zubairy's book, which I think makes it unique, is the immensely readable introduction to the modern applications of quantum mechanics that derive from entanglement, such as quantum communication and computing, action at a distance, quantum encryption, Bell inequalities and all that. For someone, who has been used to employ quantum mechanics as the standard tool for the time-honored applications mentioned above, this is a wonderful book to update his or her understandings of these developments, which have pushed the foundations and the mystery of quantum mechanics again to the forefront of physics research. The book reminds one a lot of Feynman's approach to teaching quantum mechanics to undergraduates. It will make all these recent developments accessible to first-year students. It may persuade many a young student to personally partake in this exciting field of research. * Wilhelm Becker, Max Born Institute Berlin *\u003cbr\u003eThe objectives of this book are two-fold. On one hand, the foundation of quantum mechanics and the laws of quantum theory are discussed. On the other hand, novel applications of these ideas to modern and evolving fields of quantum communication and quantum computing are presented, with as little mathematics as possible. The target audience is clearly undergraduate students in physics. But anyone curious about contemporary subjects in quantum physics (cryptography, teleportation, computing) will profit from reading this book. * Christian Brosseau, Optics and Photonics News *\u003cbr\u003eThe illustrations and brief explanations are wonderfully easy to think about, and compact and accurate. A freshman student might not actually \"learn\" QM from taking a course based on this book, but he\/she would be excellently prepared to go into it in a serious way at the next level, without distortions or mistaken impressions conveyed by a weaker text. The book is a true success. * Center for Coherence and Quantum Optics, University of Rochester *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1: What is this book about? 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The first part of this graduate textbook provides both a conceptual and technical introduction to the theory of quantum fields. The presentation is consistent, starting from elements of group theory, classical fields, and moving on to the effective action formalism in general gauge theories. Compared to other existing books, the general formalism of renormalization in described in more detail, and special attention paid to gauge theories. This part can serve as a textbook for a one-semester introductory course in quantum field theory. In the second part, we discuss basic aspects of quantum field theory in curved space, and perturbative quantum gravity. More than half of Part II is written with a full exposition of details, and includes elaborated examples of simplest calculations. All chapters include exercises ranging from very simple ones to those requiring small original investigations. The selection of material of the second part is done using the must-know principle. 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The central aim of this textbook, therefore, is to offer a detailed introduction to quantum theory that covers both physical and information-theoretic aspects, with a particular focus on the concept of entanglement and its characteristics, variants, and applications. 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Scott Watson, Syracuse University, New York\u003cbr\u003e'Kane's enthusiasm for particle physics and the standard model that encompasses current understanding of the field shines throughout. His book follows a conceptual rather than historical trajectory, beginning with particles and units and continuing with symmetry and gauge theories into consideration of accelerators and evaluations of experimental results. The final chapters examine what physicists may find (if anything) beyond the standard model, including topics such as grand unification, dark matter, and supersymmetry. Several appendixes provide a deeper dive into the mathematical aspects of the theory (group theory and relativistic mechanics, to mention two). A sufficient amount of mathematics is included to move the book beyond a popular account of the standard model without putting it beyond reach of first-year graduate students. 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Rubbia's book will in my opinion become a valuable reference for the scientific libraries of instructors, students, and researchers.' Alessandro Cerri, University of Sussex\u003cbr\u003e'This book is an ideal and complete particle physics textbook for Ph.D. students and postdocs. I have not seen any other textbook as comprehensive as this one. It addresses both the phenomenology of particle physics and quantum field theory, along with the history and experiments. It will show you how wonderful and exciting particle physics can be.' Nakaya Tsuyoshi, Kyoto University\u003cbr\u003e'This textbook is excellent because it comprehensively summarizes the phenomenology and experiments of particle physics, including the latest results. When I was young, I wanted to come across a book like this.' Takaaki Kajita, University of Tokyo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface; 1. Introduction and notation; 2. Basic concepts; 3. 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Beyond the standard model; 32. Outlook; Appendix A Mathematical and calculus tools; Appendix B. Linear algebra tools; Appendix C. Notions of non-relativistic quantum mechanics; Appendix D. Lorentz transformations and 4D mathematical tools; Appendix E. Dirac matrices and trace theorems; Appendix F. Some tools to compute higher order diagrams; Appendix G. Statistics; Appendix H. 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As a tribute to him on the occasion of his 90th birthday and to celebrate his lifelong contributions in physics, mathematics, astronomy, nuclear engineering and global warming, a conference covering a wide range of topics was held in Singapore from 26 to 29 August 2013. Distinguished scientists from around the world, including Nobel Laureate Professor David Gross, joined Professor Dyson in the celebration with a festival of lectures.This memorable volume collects an interesting lecture by Professor Dyson, Is a Graviton Detectable?, contributions by speakers at the conference, as well as guest contributions by colleagues who celebrated Dyson's birthday at Rutgers University and Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.About Freeman DysonFreeman John Dyson FRS, born December 15, 1923, is an eminent English-born American physicist, mathematician, and futurist. He is famous for his work in quantum electrodynamics, solid-state physics, mathematics, astronomy and nuclear engineering, as well as a renowned and best-selling author. He has spent most of his life as a professor of physics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, taking time off to advise the US government and write books for the public. He has won numerous notable awards including the Enrico Fermi Award, Templeton Prize, Wolf Prize, Pomeranchuk Prize, and Henri Poincaré Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs a Graviton Detectable? 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He also provides careful discussion of topics that do appear in most modern texts on theoretical statistical physics, such as scaling and renormalization group.' H. Eugene Stanley, Boston University\u003cbr\u003e'This is one of the most valuable textbook I have seen in a long time. Written by a leader in the field, it provides a crystal clear, elegant and comprehensive coverage of the field of statistical physics. I'm sure this book will become 'the' reference for the next generation of researchers, students and practitioners in statistical physics. I wish I had this book when I was a student but I will have the privilege to rely on it for my teaching.' Alessandro Vespignani, Indiana University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Thermodynamics; 2. Probability; 3. Kinetic theory of gases; 4. Classical statistical mechanics; 5. Interacting particles; 6. Quantum statistical mechanics; 7. 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Theoretical physicist Heinrich Päs surfs the decades of dazzling research since Wolfgang Pauli first posited the particle in 1930. Päs revisits key theorists such as Ettore Majorana, and lays out the work of groundbreaking labs from Los Alamos in New Mexico, where Fred Reines and Clyde Cowan first detected neutrinos in the early 1950s, to today’s vast IceCube neutrino observatory in Antarctica. * Nature *\u003cbr\u003eWritten by one of the world’s leading experts in the field…Heinrich Päs’ book guides the reader through some difficult territory, covering the historical and philosophical developments that led to our understanding of the neutrino today. It is a peculiar route that navigates via such topics as the ancient Greek and magic mushrooms. Plus of course the obligatory cat that is simultaneously alive and dead… Though this book is written in simple language, don’t expect an easy read. 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By recounting essentially every major particle physics discovery - often showcasing the original presentation of the data - he makes a compelling case for why we believe the laws of nature follow the rules of the Standard Model. * Timothy Cohen, Department of Physics, University of Oregon *\u003cbr\u003eProf. Peskin's Concepts of Elementary Particle Physics provides a concise and up-to-date mixture of theory and experiment that is much appreciated for books at the undergraduate level. In this book, the reader is led to discover the fundamental constituents of matter, from the Standard Model to what may lie beyond. 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It is a solid stepping stone for graduate work on the topic. * Surjeet Rajendran, Department of Physics, University of California, Berkeley *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI Preliminaries and Tools 1: Introduction 2: Symmetries of Space-Time 3: Relativistic Wave Equations 4: The Hydrogen Atom and Positronium 5: The Quark Model 6: Detectors of Elementary Particles 7: Tools for Calculation II The Strong Interaction 8: Electron-Positron Annihilation 9: Deep Inelastic Electron Scattering 10: The Gluon 11: Quantum Chromodynamics 12: Partons and Jets 13: QCD at Hadron Colliders 14: Chiral Symmetry III The Weak Interaction 15: The Current-Current Model of the Weak Interaction 16: Gauge Theories with Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking 17: The W and Z Bosons 18: Quark Mixing Angles and Weak Decays 19: CP Violation 20: Neutrino Masses and Mixings 21: The Higgs Boson 22: Epilogue","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49369151406423,"sku":"9780198812197","price":39.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780198812197.jpg?v=1730128554"},{"product_id":"advanced-particle-physics-volume-ii-9781138374119","title":"Advanced Particle Physics Volume II","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelping readers understand the complicated laws of nature, \u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Particle Physics Volume II: The Standard Model and Beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e explains the calculations, experimental procedures, and measuring methods of particle physics, particularly quantum chromodynamics (QCD). 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The aim is always to be clear and difficult ideas are approached gently. The text is interspersed with a large number of detailed worked examples which are central to the story and which are arranged so as not to intimidate the reader ... They have produced an accessible book that gives us a wonderful opportunity to understand QFT and its numerous applications * Alan D. Martin, Contemporary Physics *\u003cbr\u003eThere is a need for a book on Quantum Field Theory that is not directed at specialists but, rather, sets out the concepts underlying this subject for a broader scientific audience and conveys joy in their beauty. Lancaster and Blundell have written with this goal in mind, and they have succeeded admirably. * Michael Peskin, SLAC Naitonal Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University *\u003cbr\u003eThis wonderful and exciting book is optimal for physics graduate students. 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Inviting a reappraisal of the status of scientific knowledge, the text suggests that scientists are not mere passive observers and reporters of nature.","brand":"The University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400082465111,"sku":"9780226667997","price":35.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780226667997.jpg?v=1730469658"},{"product_id":"stars-as-laboratories-for-fundamental-physics-9780226702728","title":"Stars as Laboratories for Fundamental Physics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescribes what the study of stars reveals about fundamental particle interactions, presenting the many uses of stellar astrophysics for research in basic particle physics. 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Characteristics of Stellar Plasmas References Acronyms Symbols Subject Index","brand":"The University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400091476311,"sku":"9780226702728","price":72.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780226702728.jpg?v=1730469692"},{"product_id":"currents-and-mesons-9780226733838","title":"Currents and Mesons","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"The University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400101405015,"sku":"9780226733838","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780226733838.jpg?v=1730469725"},{"product_id":"radiation-detection-and-measurement-9780470131480","title":"Radiation Detection and Measurement","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new edition continues to convey the importance of understanding the basic physics underlying the operation of instruments.    This edition includes upto date information on new technical developments that continue to enhase the instruments and techniques availible for the detection and spectroscopy of ionizing radiation.  .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Radiation Sources.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eI. Units And Definitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Fast Electron Sources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Heavy Charged Particle Sources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Sources Of Electromagnetic Radiation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Neutron Sources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Radiation Interactions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Interaction Of Heavy Charged Particles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Interaction Of Fast Electrons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Interaction Of Gamma Rays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Interaction Of Neutrons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Radiation Exposure And Dose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Counting Statistics And Error Prediction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Characterization Of Data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Statistical Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Applications Of Statistical Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Error Propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Optimization Of Counting Experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Limits Of Detectability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Distribution Of Time Intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 General Properties Of Radiation Detectors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Simplified Detector Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Modes Of Detector Operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Pulse Height Spectra.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Counting Curves And Plateaus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Energy Resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Detection Efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII.  Dead Time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Ionization Chambers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. The Ionization Process In Gases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Charge Migration And Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Design And Operation Of Dc Ion Chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Radiation Dose Measurement With Ion Chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Applications Of Dc Ion Chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Pulse Mode Operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Proportional Counters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Gas Multiplication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Design Features Of Proportional Counters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Proportional Counter Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Detection Efficiency And Counting Curves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Variants Of The Proportional Counter Design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Micropattern Gas Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Geiger-Mueller Counters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. The Geiger Discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Fill Gases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Quenching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Time Behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. The Geiger Counting Plateau.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Design Features.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII.  Counting Efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Time-To-First-Count Method.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. G-M Survey Meters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Scintillation Detector Principles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Organic Scintillators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Inorganic Scintillators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Light Collection And Scintillator Mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Photomultiplier Tubes And Photodiodes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. The Photocathode.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Electron Multiplication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Photomultiplier Tube Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Ancillary Equipment Required With Photomultiplier Tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Photodiodes As Substitutes For Photomultiplier Tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII.  Scintillation Pulse Shape Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Hybrid Photomultiplier Tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Position-Sensing Photomultiplier Tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX. Photoionization Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Radiation Spectroscopy With Scintillators.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. General Considerations In Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Gamma-Ray Interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Predicted Response Functions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Properties Of Scintillation Gamma-Ray Spectrometers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Response Of Scintillation Detectors To Neutrons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Electron Spectroscopy With Scintillators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Specialized Detector Configurations Based On Scintillation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Semiconductor Diode Detectors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Semiconductor Properties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. The Action Of Ionizing Radiation In Semiconductors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Semiconductors As Radiation Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Semiconductor Detector Configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Operational Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Applications Of Silicon Diode Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Germanium Gamma-Ray Detectors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. General Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Configurations Of Germanium Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Germanium Detector Operational Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy With Germanium Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Other Solid-State Detectors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Lithium-Drifted Silicon Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Semiconductor Materials Other Than Silicon Or Germanium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Avalanche Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Photoconductive Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Position-Sensitive Semiconductor Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Slow Neutron Detection Methods.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Nuclear Reactions Of Interest In Neutron Detection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Detectors Based On The Boron Reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Detectors Based On Other Conversion Reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Reactor Instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Fast Neutron Detection And Spectroscopy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Counters Based On Neutron Moderation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Detectors Based On Fast Neutron-Induced Reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Detectors That Utilize Fast Neutron Scattering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Pulse Processing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Overview Of Pulse Processing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Device Impedances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Coaxial Cables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Linear And Logic Pulses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Instrument Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Summary Of Pulse-Processing Units.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICS).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Components Common To Many Applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Pulse Shaping, Counting, And Timing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Pulse Shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Pulse Counting Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Pulse Height Analysis Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Digital Pulse Processing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Systems Involving Pulse Timing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Pulse Shape Discrimination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Multichannel Pulse Analysis.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Single-Channel Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. General Multichannel Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. The Multichannel Analyzer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Spectrum Stabilization And Relocation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Spectrum Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 Miscellaneous Detector Types.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Cherenkov Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Gas-Filled Detectors In Self-Quenched Streamer Mode.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. High-Pressure Xenon Spectrometers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Liquid Ionization And Proportional Counters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Cryogenic Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. Photographic Emulsions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII. Thermoluminescent Dosimeters And Image Plates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII. Track-Etch Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX. Superheated Drop Or \"Bubble Detectors\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX. Neutron Detection By Activation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXI. Detection Methods Based On Integrated Circuit Components.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20 Background And Detector Shielding.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. Sources Of Background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. Background In Gamma-Ray Spectra.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Background In Other Detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Shielding Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. Active Methods Of Background Reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A The NIM, CAMAC, And VME Instrumentation Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Derivation Of The Expression For Sample Variance In Chapter 3.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Statistical Behavior Of Counting Data For Variable Mean Value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D The Shockley-Ramo Theorem For Induced Charge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402293649751,"sku":"9780470131480","price":213.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470131480.jpg?v=1730479969"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/collections\/particle-and-high-energy-physics.oembed?page=6","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}