Supersymmetry in Particle Physics: An Elementary Introduction (Hardcover)

Ian Johnston Rhind Aitchison

ISBN 10: 0521880238 / ISBN 13: 9780521880237

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2007

Beschreibung

Hardcover. Supersymmetry represents the culmination of the search for fundamental symmetries that has dominated particle physics for 50 years. Traditionally, the constituents of matter (fermions) were regarded as different from the particles (bosons) transmitting the forces between them. In supersymmetry, fermions and bosons are unified. Intended for graduate students in particle physics, and researchers in experimental and phenomenological supersymmetry, this textbook, first published in 2007, provides a simple introduction to a previously formidably technical field. Its elementary, practical treatment brings readers to the frontier of contemporary research, in particular the experiments at the Large Hadron Collider. Theories are constructed through an intuitive 'trial and error' approach. Basic elements of spinor formalism and superfields are introduced, allowing readers to access more advanced treatments. Emphasis is placed on physical understanding, and on detailed derivations of important steps. Many short exercises are included, making for a valuable and accessible self-study tool. Supersymmetry represents the culmination of the search for fundamental symmetries that has dominated particle physics for 50 years. Traditionally, the constituents of matter (fermions) were regarded as different from the particles (bosons) transmitting the forces between them. In supersymmetry, fermions and bosons are unified. Intended for graduate students in particle physics, and researchers in experimental and phenomenological supersymmetry, this is the first textbook to provide a simple introduction to a previously formidably technical field. Its elementary, practical treatment brings readers to the frontier of contemporary research, in particular the experiments at the Large Hadron Collider. Theories are constructed through an intuitive 'trial and error' approach. Basic elements of spinor formalism and superfields are introduced, allowing readers to access more advanced treatments. Emphasis is placed on physical understanding, and on detailed derivations of important steps. Many short exercises are included, making for a valuable and accessible self-study tool. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780521880237

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Supersymmetry in Particle Physics: An Elementary Introduction (Hardcover)
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0521880238
• ISBN-13: 9780521880237
• Bindung: Hardcover
• Ausgabe: 1. Auflage
• Zustand: new

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Inhaltsangabe

The textbook, first published in 2007, provides a simple, practical introduction to supersymmetry for graduates and researchers.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Ian Aitchison is Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford. His research interests include time dependent effective theories of superconductors, field theories at finite temperature, and toplogical aspects of gauge theories.