The Ideas of Particle Physics: An Introduction for Scientists - Softcover

Coughlan, G. D.; Dodd, J. E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521386772 ISBN 13: 9780521386777

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1991

Synopsis

This is the second edition of a book that has already been well received as a clear and readable introduction to particle physics. It bridges the gap between traditional textbooks on the subject and the popular accounts which assume little or no background in the physical sciences on the part of the reader. The first edition has been carefully revised throughout to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of this fascinating subject. There are also four completely new chapters covering quantum gravity, super-unification, the relationship between particle physics and cosmology, and superstrings. Historical developments are discussed, together with the most important recent experiments, and the theoretical development of the subject is traced from its foundations in relativity and quantum mechanics through to the very latest theories. The book is intended for anyone with a background in the physical sciences who wishes to learn about particle physics. It will also be of value to students of physics wishing to gain an introductory overview of the subject before getting down to the details of the formalism.

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Review

"A clear and readable introduction to the subject, this book bridges the gap between traditional textbooks on particle physics and popular accounts that assume little or no background in the physical sciences on the part of the reader." Nuclear News "Aimed at physics graduate students who are not specializing in particle physics, but is accessible to anyone with a background in physical science. Highly recommended." B.R. Parker, Choice "...Concise explanations and clear diagrams reward determined readers. Many ideas are discussed cogently in this book." Norman Sherman, Physics in Canada

Book Description

This third edition is a readable introduction to the world of particle physics for anyone with a background in the physical sciences. It covers the important concepts from the foundations of quantum mechanics and relativity to the most recent particle discoveries and the formulation of modern string theory.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521386772
• ISBN 13: 9780521386777
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256