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Cambridge University Press Relativistic Quantum Physics
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Cambridge University Press Pomeron Physics and QCD 19 Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics Nuclear Physics and Cosmology Series Number 19
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Cambridge University Press High Pt Physics at Hadron Colliders 22 Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics Nuclear Physics and Cosmology Series Number 22
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Cambridge University Press From Current Algebra to Quantum Chromodynamics
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Cambridge University Press 300 Problems in Special and General Relativity
Book SynopsisEinstein''s theories of special relativity and general relativity form a core part of today''s undergraduate (or Masters-level) physics curriculum. This is a supplementary problem book or student''s manual, consisting of 150 problems in each of special and general relativity. The problems, which have been developed, tested and refined by the authors over the past two decades, are a mixture of short-form and multi-part extended problems, with hints provided where appropriate. Complete solutions are elaborated for every problem, in a different section of the book; some solutions include brief discussions on their physical or historical significance. Designed as a companion text to complement a main relativity textbook, it does not assume access to any specific textbook. This is a helpful resource for advanced students, for self-study, a source of problems for university teaching assistants, or as inspiration for instructors and examiners constructing problems for their lectures, homework or exams.Trade Review'This book is intended to help students grasp the concepts of relativity and acquire the requisite problem-solving skills and will be warmly received by graduate students of physics, including those preparing for the Graduate Record Examinations, and instructors of relativity. … Recommended.' N. Sadanand, ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface; Notation, Concepts, and Conventions in Relativity Theory; 1. Special Relativity Theory; 2. General Relativity Theory; 3. Solutions to Problems; Bibliography; Problem Index.
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics
Book SynopsisThis book gives a balanced overview of the most important topics in experimental particle physics, including beams, targets, and particle detectors. First published in 1986, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.Trade Review'Richard Fernow's Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics is an excellent step towards bridging the gap between the enormous amount of primary literature and the beginning graduate student or interested scientist.' NatureTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Electromagnetic interactions; 3. Nuclear interactions; 4. Particle beams; 5. Targets; 6. Fast electronics; 7. Scintillation counters; 8. Cerenkov counters; 9. Proportional chambers; 10. Drift chambers; 11. Sampling calorimeters; 12. Specialized detectors; 13. Triggers; 14. Detector systems; 15. Some fundamental measurements; Appendices; Author index; Subject index.
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Chromodynamics and the Pomeron
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Chromodynamics and the Pomeron
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Cambridge University Press Dynamics of the Standard Model
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Cambridge University Press Dynamics of the Standard Model
Book SynopsisDescribing the fundamental theory of particle physics and its applications, this book provides a detailed account of the Standard Model, focusing on techniques that can produce information about real observed phenomena. This 2014 edition has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Inputs to the Standard Model; 2. Interactions of the Standard Model; 3. Symmetries and anomalies; 4. Introduction to effective field theory; 5. Charged leptons; 6. Neutrinos; 7. Effective field theory for low energy QCD; 8. Weak interactions of Kaons; 9. Mass mixing and CP violation; 10. The Nc−1 expansion; 11. Phenomenological models; 12. Baryon properties; 13. Hadron spectroscopy; 14. Weak interactions of heavy quarks; 15. The Higgs boson; 16. The electroweak sector; Appendixes; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Lund Model
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Cambridge University Press DBranes
Book SynopsisThis book provides a self-contained introduction to D-branes, a key theoretical tool in understanding strongly coupled superstring theory and M-theory. A textbook for graduate courses on modern string theory and an indispensable reference for seasoned practitioners, this 2003 title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.Table of ContentsList of inserts; Preface; 1. Overview and overture; 2. Relativistic strings; 3. A closer look at the world-sheet; 4. Strings on circles and T-duality; 5. Background fields and world-volume actions; 6. D-branes tension and boundary states; 7. Supersymmetric strings; 8. Supersymmetric strings and T-duality; 9. World-volume curvature couplings; 10. The geometry of D-branes; 11. Multiple D-branes and bound states; 12. Strong coupling and string duality; 13. D-branes and geometry I; 14. K3 orientifolds and compactification; 15. D-branes and geometry II; 16. Towards M- and F-theory; 17. D-branes and black holes; 18. D-branes, gravity and gauge theory; 19. The holographic renormalisation group; 20. Taking stock; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Particle Detectors
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Cambridge University Press Particle Detectors
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Cambridge University Press NonPerturbative Field Theory
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Cambridge University Press NonPerturbative Field Theory
Book SynopsisThis book gives a pedagogical exposition of non-perturbative methods in relativistic quantum field theory and introduces the reader to modern research in theoretical physics. Aimed at graduate students and researchers, this 2010 title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Non-Perturbative Methods in Two Dimensional Field Theory: 1. From massless free scalar field to conformal field theories; 2. Conformal field theory; 3. Theories invariant under affine current algebras; 4. Wess-Zumino-Witten model and Coset models; 5. Solitons and two dimensional integrable models; 6. Bosonization; 7. The large N limit of two dimensional models; Part II. Two Dimensional Non-Perturbative Gauge Dynamics: 8. Gauge theories in two dimensions – basics; 9. Bosonized gauge theories; 10. The t'Hooft solution of 2d QCD; 11. Mesonic spectrum from current algebra; 12. DLCQ and the spectra of QC with fundamental and adjoint fermions; 13. The baryonic spectrum of multiflavour QCD2 in the strong coupling limit; 14. Confinement versus screening; 15. QCD2, Coset models and BRST quantization; 16. Generalized Yang Mills theory on Riemann surface; Part III. From Two to Four Dimensions: 17. Conformal invariance in four dimensional field theories and in QCD; 18. Integrability in four dimensional gauge dynamics; 19. Large N methods in QCD4; 20. From 2d bosonized baryons to 4d skyrmions; 21. From two dimensional solitons to four dimensional magnetic monopoles; 22. Instantons of QCD; 23. Summary, conclusions and outlook; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press FiniteTemperature Field Theory
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Cambridge University Press Spin in Particle Physics
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Cambridge University Press Spin in Particle Physics
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Cambridge University Press Methods of Contemporary Gauge Theory
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Cambridge University Press Supersymmetric Solitons
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Cambridge University Press Supersymmetric Solitons
Book SynopsisThis book summarizes major advances in critical solitons in supersymmetric theories, and their implications for understanding basic dynamical regularities of non-supersymmetric theories. First published in 2009, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.Table of Contents1. Introduction; Part I. Short Excursion: 2. Central charges in superalgebras; 3. The main building blocks; Part II. Long Journey: 4. Non-Abelian strings; 5. Less supersymmetry; 6. Non-BPS non-Abelian strings; 7. Strings on the Higgs branches; 8. Domain walls as D-brane prototypes; 9. Wall-string junctions; 10. Conclusions; Appendixes; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press An Introduction to Regge Theory and High Energy Physics
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Cambridge University Press GaugeString Duality Hot QCD and Heavy Ion Collisions
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Cambridge University Press GaugeString Duality Hot QCD and Heavy Ion Collisions
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Cambridge University Press Problems in Quantum Field Theory
Book SynopsisThis collection of problems in Quantum Field Theory, accompanied by their complete solutions, aims to bridge the gap between learning the foundational principles and applying them practically. The carefully chosen problems cover a wide range of topics, starting from the foundations of Quantum Field Theory and the traditional methods in perturbation theory, such as LSZ reduction formulas, Feynman diagrams and renormalization. Separate chapters are devoted to functional methods (bosonic and fermionic path integrals; worldline formalism), to non-Abelian gauge theories (Yang-Mills theory, Quantum Chromodynamics), to the novel techniques for calculating scattering amplitudes and to quantum field theory at finite temperature (including its formulation on the lattice, and extensions to systems out of equilibrium). The problems range from those dealing with QFT formalism itself to problems addressing specific questions of phenomenological relevance, and they span a broad range in difficulty, for graduate students taking their first or second course in QFT.Trade Review'… a valuable bridge between textbook treatments and the modern literature and is an example of the type of volume often reported to be missing from the shelves. Libraries that serve universities teaching quantum field theory, or any institution with active research programs involving quantum field theory, should acquire this book ... Recommended.' M. C. Ogilvie, Choice ConnectTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Notations and Conventions; Part I. Quantum Field Theory Basics; Part II. Functional Methods; Part III. Non-Abelian Fields; Part IV. Scattering Amplitudes; Part V. Lattice, Finite T, Strong Fields; Index.
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WW Norton & Co The Elegant Universe
Book SynopsisA new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter.Trade Review"As rewarding as it gets....A thrilling ride through a lovely landscape." -- Los Angeles Times"Compulsively readable....Greene threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for black holes." -- New York"Brian Greene...makes the terribly complex theory of strings accessible to all. He possesses a remarkable gift for using the everyday to illustrate what may be going on in dimensions beyond our feeble human perception." -- Publishers Weekly"Greene does an admirable job of translating a wholly mathematical endeavor into visual terms. Throughout his work, he writes with poetic eloquence and style." -- Marcia Bartusiak - Washington Post Book World"[A] beautifully crafted account of string theory—a theory that appears to be a most promising waystation on the road to an ultimate theory of everything. His book gives a clear, simple, yet masterful account that makes a complex theory very accessible to nonscientists but is also a delightful; read for the professional." -- David M. Lee, professor of physics, Cornell University"Everyone who is curious about the horizons of theoretical physics—past, present, and future—will enjoy this book." -- Edward Witten, Institute for Advanced Study"[A] delightful, lucid introduction to the greatest problem in all of physics, the quest to unify all the laws of nature. Greene does a masterful job in presenting complex materials in a lively, engaging manner. Highly recommended to anyone who has ever gazed at the heavens and wondered, as Einstein did, if God had a choice in making the universe." -- Michio Kaku, author of Hyperspace and Visions"[A] tour-de-force of science writing. Perhaps more than any other popular-level account, this book peels away layers of detail and reveals the stunning essence of cutting-edge physics. With a rare blend of scientific integrity and literary flair, the author takes us on a whirlwind journey to the forefront of the search for the ultimate theory of the universe." -- Shing-Tung Yau, Harvard University; Fields Medalist, winner of the National Medal of Science
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Radiation Biology of Medical Imaging
Book SynopsisThis book provides a thorough yet concise introduction to quantitative radiobiology and radiation physics, particularly the practical and medical application.Trade Review“This is a very comprehensive text that goes far beyond the content most would expect given the rather specific title.” (Scope, 1 March 2015) Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction ix 1 Anatomy and Physiology 1 2 The Cell 19 3 Radiation Characteristics and Units 41 4 Radiation Interactions with Tissue 61 5 Cell Survival Curves 81 6 Dna and Genetics 105 7 Radiation Damage and Repair of Cells 125 8 Normal and Malignant Cells 145 9 Radiation Effects on Tissues and Organs 161 10 Whole Body Radiation Effects 179 11 Radiation Treatment of Cancer 191 12 Radiation Biology of Diagnostic Imaging 203 13 Nuclear Medicine Radiation Biology 219 14 Environmental Radiation 241 15 Regulations and Risk 255 16 Biological Effects of Ultrasound 269 17 Biological Effects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 281 Answers to Odd-numbered Questions 297 Index 301
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John Wiley & Sons Inc A Matter of Density
Book SynopsisThe origins and significance of electron density in the chemical, biological, and materials sciences Electron density is one of the fundamental concepts underlying modern chemistry and one of the key determinants of molecular structure and stability. It is also the basic variable of density functional theory, which has made possible, in recent years, the application of the mathematical theory of quantum physics to chemical and biological systems. With an equal emphasis on computational and philosophical questions, A Matter of Density: Exploring the Electron Density Concept in the Chemical, Biological, and Materials Sciences addresses the foundations, analysis, and applications of this pivotal chemical concept. The first part of the book presents a coherent and logically connected treatment of the theoretical foundations of the electron density concept. Discussion includes the use of probabilities in statistical physics; the origins of quantum mechanics; tTrade Review“Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.” (Choice, 1 September 2013)Table of ContentsPreface vii Contributors ix 1 Introduction of Probability Concepts in Physics—The Path to Statistical Mechanics 1 N. Sukumar 2 Does God Play Dice? 15 N. Sukumar 3 The Electron Density 41 N. Sukumar and Sunanda Sukumar 4 Atoms in Molecules 67 N. Sukumar 5 Density Functional Approach to the Electronic Structure of Matter 107 N. Sukumar 6 Density-Functional Approximations for Exchange and Correlation 125 Viktor N. Staroverov 7 An Understanding of the Origin of Chemical Reactivity from a Conceptual DFT Approach 157 Arindam Chakraborty, Soma Duley, Santanab Giri, and Pratim Kumar Chattaraj 8 Electron Density and Molecular Similarity 203 N. Sukumar 9 Electrostatic Potentials and Local Ionization Energies in Nanomaterial Applications 233 Peter Politzer, Felipe A. Bulat, James Burgess, Jeffrey W. Baldwin, and Jane S. Murray 10 Probing Electron Dynamics with the Laplacian of the Momentum Density 257 Preston J. MacDougall and M. Creon Levit 11 Applications of Modern Density Functional Theory to Surfaces and Interfaces 271 G. Pilania, H. Zhu, and R. Ramprasad Index 313
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James Clarke & Co Ltd Higgs Force
Book SynopsisHiggs Force is a gripping account of the scientists who have revealed the hidden structure of the natural world. It is the story of the fundamental components of matter and the forces that bind them together; a tale that is woven around the symmetry at the heart of the universe and the mystery of how this symmetry is broken.Trade Review"Higgs Force takes a new approach to contemporary physics, and makes notoriously difficult material accessible and approachable. The book is very readable and entertaining, and I will certainly recommend it to my first year undergraduates, to whom it will greatly appeal." Tony Mann, President of the British Society for the History of Mathematics "Higgs Force, by Nicholas Mee, takes the reader on a fascinating intellectual journey: our endeavours to uncover and understand the laws governing the universe, with particular emphasis on the beautiful ideas arising from symmetry. This is a remarkable story, and it is told here with lucidity and verve." Jonathan Evans, University Lecturer, Cambridge University "Nicholas Mee acts as the trigger as he selects the tales to tell of those whose work has helped reveal the structure of matter and the laws of nature, culminating in the present hunt for the Higgs particle. The result is an intellectual journey that ends at the LHC near Geneva but begins with the Big Bang 13.75 billion years ago (...) This book is far broader and more accessible than its title may suggest." Manjit Kumar, Literary Review, Issue 396, March 2012 "... Higgs Force, the book that seeks to explain how modern physicists understand the universe by exposing the complex secrets of matter (...) You have to have a vested interest in the subject matter to be able to read Higgs Force, more than just a passing fancy." Neil Buchanan, www.starburstmagazine.com, 08 March 2012 "... it provides a well-written and clearly explained overview of the way in which our understanding of the fundamental forces in nature has developed over the last two thousand years (...) It might be particularly suitable as preliminary reading for those intending to study Physics at university." www.bookwitch.wordpress.com, 11 March 2012 "In Higgs Force, Nicholas Mee, a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society with a doctorate in theorical particle physics from Cambridge University, lays out why the Higgs matters, and what is being done to find it." www.economist.com, 3 March 2012 'Every so often, physics get sexy ... [Nicholas Mee's] first book aims to do for the Higgs boson what Stephen Hawking did for the black hole ... There's no shirking on detail ... it offers a humble insight into a discipline that few people understand, equipping the reader with enough insight to explain the 'God particle' to impress friends ... the book's greatest strength is in ... the vivid depictions of the story's characters ... Higgs Force is an accomplished and engaging read ... lively biographies keep the pages turning in a way most popular science books fail to do.' Dr Stu in Guru Magazine Issue.5 02 April, 2012 "Physicists rarely become household names. Pretty much anyone watching television in Britain will have heard of Brian Cox who is credited with making physics sexy again. [ - ] One day, though, Peter Higgs and his eponymous boson might outshine them all. [ - ] In "Higgs Force" Nicholas Mee, a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society with a doctorate in theoretical particle physics from Cambridge University, lays out why the Higgs matters, and what is being done to find it." Newstoday.com, Apr 2012
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