From relativistic quantum mechanics to QED

Author(s)

• Aitchison, Ian Johnston Rhind
• Hey, Anthony J. G.

Bibliographic Information

From relativistic quantum mechanics to QED

Ian J.R. Aitchison, Anthony J.G. Hey

（Gauge theories in particle physics : a practical introduction, v. 1）

CRC Press, c2013

4th ed

• : hardback

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 421-425) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Volume 1 of this revised and updated edition provides an accessible and practical introduction to the first gauge theory included in the Standard Model of particle physics: quantum electrodynamics (QED). The book includes self-contained presentations of electromagnetism as a gauge theory as well as relativistic quantum mechanics. It provides a unique elementary introduction to quantum field theory, establishing the essentials of the formal and conceptual framework upon which the subsequent development of the three gauge theories is based. The text also describes tree-level calculations of physical processes in QED and introduces ideas of renormalization in the context of one-loop radiative corrections for QED. New to the Fourth Edition New chapter on Lorentz transformations and discrete symmetries in relativistic quantum mechanics, with physical applications Introduction of Majorana fermions at an early stage, making the material suitable for a first course in relativistic quantum mechanics Discrete symmetries in quantum field theory Updates on nucleon structure functions and the status of QED The authors discuss the main conceptual points of the theory, detail many practical calculations of physical quantities from first principles, and compare these quantitative predictions with experimental results, helping readers improve both their calculation skills and physical insight.

Table of Contents

Introductory Survey, Electromagnetism as a Gauge Theory, and Relativistic Quantum Mechanics. Introduction to Quantum Field Theory. Tree-Level Applications in QED. Loops and Renormalization. Appendices. References. Index.

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Details

• NCID: BB11929480
• ISBN:
  • 9781466512993
• LCCN: 2012031181
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boca Raton
• Pages/Volumes: xiv, 438 p., [2] p. of plates
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QC793.3.F5
  • DC19 : 539.721
  • NDC7 : 429.6
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Gauge fields (Physics)
  • LCSH : Particles (Nuclear physics)
  • LCSH : Weak interactions (Nuclear physics)
  • LCSH : Quantum electrodynamics
  • LCSH : Feynman diagrams
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BB1192750X