Particle and high-energy physics Books
de Gruyter Grundlagen Und Arbeitsmethoden Der Kernphysik
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de Gruyter Isotopieeffekte
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£134.09
de Gruyter Eichtheorien
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£134.09
de Gruyter Joint Institute for Nuclear Research Dubna
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Oxford University Press Relativistic Hydrodynamics
Book SynopsisRelativistic hydrodynamics is a very successful theoretical framework to describe the dynamics of matter from scales as small as those of colliding elementary particles, up to the largest scales in the universe. This book provides an up-to-date, lively, and approachable introduction to the mathematical formalism, numerical techniques, and applications of relativistic hydrodynamics. The topic is typically covered either by very formal or by very phenomenological books, but is instead presented here in a form that will be appreciated both by students and researchers in the field. The topics covered in the book are the results of work carried out over the last 40 years, which can be found in rather technical research articles with dissimilar notations and styles. The book is not just a collection of scattered information, but a well-organized description of relativistic hydrodynamics, from the basic principles of statistical kinetic theory, down to the technical aspects of numerical methods devised for the solution of the equations, and over to the applications in modern physics and astrophysics. Numerous figures, diagrams, and a variety of exercises aid the material in the book. The most obvious applications of this work range from astrophysics (black holes, neutron stars, gamma-ray bursts, and active galaxies) to cosmology (early-universe hydrodynamics and phase transitions) and particle physics (heavy-ion collisions).It is often said that fluids are either seen as solutions of partial differential equations or as wet. Fluids in this book are definitely wet, but the mathematical beauty of differential equations is not washed out.Trade ReviewThis is a very informative and very useful book indeed, written with clarity and pedagogical skill by two of the leading experts in this fascinating field. The readership may range from the advanced undergraduate to the senior expert. The value-to-money ratio is exceptional. I am sure it will become a standard reference for many years to come. * Domenico Giulini, General Relativity and Gravitation *The book by Rezzolla and Zanotti offers a comprehensive and detailed coverage of the theory, numerical methods and applications of relativistic hydrodynamics. Its breadth and depth are impressive and will likely make it a classic text in the field. [...] The book leaves little to wish for, and for readers who now enter the field of numerical relativistic hydrodynamics it will become an invaluable companion in their career as researchers. * Classical and Quantum Gravity *This book covers a long missing gap in the scientific literature. It provides a didactic, coherent description of Relativistic Hydrodynamics, a subject that falls between relativity and hydrodynamics, and as such missed by textbooks in either field. A good grasp of relativistic hydrodynamics is essential for students and researchers working in relativistic astrophysics, one of the most flourishing branches of astrophysics today. In addition to providing a clear and broad exposition of the theoretical foundation, the book covers extensively numerical methods as well as applications to a variety of astronomical phenomena ranging from relativistic jets to neutron star binaries. * Tsvi Piran, Racah Institute of Physics *For the unique content, I recommend this book unreservedly, to anyone who is interested or wants to learn more about thi fascinating topic. * John M. Stewart, Contemporary Physics *Relativistic hydrodynamics is an essential tool for astrophysicists and cosmologists in their quest to understand the universe. For many years, they have needed a modern text that introduces the subject pedagogically, and carries the reader to the level of maturity required for modern research. This book, at last, fills this need, and it does so superbly. It is likely to be the definitive book on the subject for many years to come. * Kip S. Thorne, California Institute of Technology *This impressive work will doubtlessly be of great use for many people working in relativistic hydrodynamics, be it students or more experienced researchers. * Ewald Mueller, Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics *The book is an excellent introduction to the topic of relativistic hydrodynamics, covering all aspects from kinetic theory to modern numerical applications in evolving spacetimes. Two leading experts in this field have provided the physical and astrophysical community with this rigorous, comprehensive, and up-to-date treatise, which I am sure will soon become a classic textbook for many advanced courses on high-energy physics and astrophysics. * Luca Del Zanna, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Florence *This book provides, with an impressive breadth and depth, a clear view of the mathematics, numerical methods, and applications of general relativistic hydrodynamics, featuring advanced topics on reaction fronts and non-ideal fluids as well as a comprehensive review of high-resolution shock-capturing methods. It is destined to become a necessity for anyone teaching, studying, or working in this field. * Pablo Laguna, Center for Relativistic Astrophysics, Georgia Institute of Technology *Table of ContentsPART I THE PHYSICS OF RELATIVISTIC HYDRODYNAMICS; PART II NUMERICAL RELATIVISTIC HYDRODYNAMICS; PART III APPLICATIONS OF RELATIVISTIC HYDRODYNAMICS
£42.74
Oxford University Press Exploring the Quantum Atoms Cavities And Photons
Book SynopsisThe counter-intuitive aspects of quantum physics have been long illustrated by thought experiments, from Einstein''s photon box to Schrödinger''s cat. These experiments have now become real, with single particles - electrons, atoms, or photons - directly unveiling the strange features of the quantum. State superpositions, entanglement and complementarity define a novel quantum logic which can be harnessed for information processing, raising great hopes for applications. This book describes a class of such thought experiments made real. Juggling with atoms and photons confined in cavities, ions or cold atoms in traps, is here an incentive to shed a new light on the basic concepts of quantum physics. Measurement processes and decoherence at the quantum-classical boundary are highlighted. This volume, which combines theory and experiments, will be of interest to students in quantum physics, teachers seeking illustrations for their lectures and new problem sets, researchers in quantum optiTrade Review`A gem and a must-read for any student of quantum physics, from advanced undergraduate to expert.' Physics Today, August 2007`This is a wonderfully well-informed book. The authors tackle a difficult subject with beautiful clarity, and elegance. It should be required reading for anyone who wishes to explore the quantum wonders of Nature.' A. Ekert, University of CambridgeTable of Contents1. Unveiling the quantum ; 2. Strangeness and power of the quantum ; 3. Of spins and springs ; 4. The environment is watching ; 5. Photons in a box ; 6. Seeing light in subtle ways ; 7. Taming Schrodinger's cats ; 8. Atoms in a box ; 9. Entangling matter waves ; 10. Conclusion ; Appendix: Quantum states in phase space
£83.35
Ariadne Press Marietta Blau: Stars of Disintegration: Biography
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Springer International Publishing AG First Differential Measurements of tZq Production
Book SynopsisThis thesis describes two groundbreaking measurements in the precision frontier at the LHC: the first ever differential measurement of the Z-associated single top quark (tZq) production, and the luminosity measurement using Z boson production rate for the first time in CMS. Observed only in 2018, the tZq process is of great importance in probing top quark electroweak couplings. These couplings are natural places for new phenomena to happen in the top quark sector of the standard model. Yet, they are the least explored directly. One has to obtain a firm understanding of the modeling of sensitive distributions to new top-Z interactions. The present analysis marks a major milestone in this long-term effort. All distributions relevant for new phenomena, and/or modeling of tZq, are studied in full depth using advanced Machine Learning techniques.The luminosity and its uncertainty contributes to every physics result of the experiment. The method minutely developed in this thesis provides a complementary measurement that results in a significant overall reduction of uncertainties.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Theoretical Foundations of Single Top Quark Physics at the LHC.- The CMS Experiment at the LHC.- Luminosity Determination Using Z Boson Production.- Measurements of Single Top Quark Production in Association With a Z Boson. Summary and conclusions.
£116.99
de Gruyter Synchrotron Radiation
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd New Physics In B Decays
Book SynopsisThe Standard Model (SM) of particle physics has withstood thus far every attempt by experimentalists to show that it does not describe data. We discuss the SM in some detail, focusing on the mechanism of fermion mixing, which represents one of its most intriguing aspects. We discuss how this mechanism can be tested in b-quark decays, and how b decays can be used to extract information on physics beyond the SM. We review experimental techniques in b physics, focusing on recent results and highlighting future prospects. Particular attention is devoted to recent results from b decays into a hadron, a lepton and an anti-lepton, that show discrepancies with the SM predictions — the so-called B-physics anomalies — whose statistical significance has been increasing steadily. We discuss these experiments in a detailed manner, and also provide theoretical interpretation of these results in terms of physics beyond the SM.
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