num_pages: 392
description: This is the first quantitative treatment of elementary particle theory that is accessible to undergraduates. Using a lively, informal writing style, the author strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding. The first chapter provides a detailed historical introduction to the subject. Subsequent chapters offer a consistent and modern presentation, covering the quark model, Feynman diagrams, quantum electrodynamics, and gauge theories. A clear introduction to the Feynman rules, using a simple model, helps readers learn the calculational techniques without the complications of spin. And an accessible treatment of QED shows how to evaluate tree-level diagrams. Contains an abundance of worked examples and many end-of-chapter problems.
language: English
title: Introduction to Elementary Particles
titlecomplete: Introduction to Elementary Particles
genres: Science, Reference, Mathematics, Technical, Physics, Academic, Textbooks, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 602
publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc