
Introduction to the Standard Model and Beyond
Quantum Field Theory, Symmetries and Phenomenology
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Introduction to the Standard Model and Beyond
Quantum Field Theory, Symmetries and Phenomenology
About this book
The Standard Model of particle physics is an amazingly successful theory describing the fundamental particles and forces of nature. This text, written for a two-semester graduate course on the Standard Model, develops a practical understanding of the theoretical concepts it's built upon, to prepare students to enter research. The author takes a historical approach to demonstrate to students the process of discovery which is often overlooked in other textbooks, presenting quantum field theory and symmetries as the necessary tools for describing and understanding the Standard Model. He develops these tools using a basic understanding of quantum mechanics and classical field theory, such as Maxwell's electrodynamics, before discussing the important role that Noether's theorem and conserved charges play in the theory. Worked examples feature throughout the text, while homework exercises are included for the first five parts, with solutions available online for instructors. Inspired by the author's own teaching experience, suggestions for independent research topics have been provided for the second-half of the course, which students can then present to the rest of the class.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- What is Particle Physics?
- Acknowledgements
- Part I Getting Started
- Part II Symmetries and Quantum Field Theory
- Part III Quantum Electrodynamics
- Part IV Discrete Symmetries and their Consequences
- Part V Flavor Symmetries
- Part VI Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking
- Part VII Road to the Standard Model: Quantum Chromodynamics
- Part VIII Road to the Standard Model: Electroweak Theory
- Part IX The Standard Model
- Part X Neutrino Oscillations
- Part XI Grand Unification
- Part XII Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model
- Part XIII Second-Semester Projects
- Part XIV Appendices