Book Description:
“Explore the universe of elementary particles with David Griffiths’ authoritative text. Essential for students with a background in quantum mechanics, covering core concepts, the Standard Model, and theories beyond. ISBN: 978-3527406012.”
Introduction to Elementary Particles
Author: David Griffiths
ISBN: 978-3527406012
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publication Date: January 20, 2008
Book Description:
This textbook offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field of elementary particle physics. Author David Griffiths delves into both foundational and advanced topics, making it an essential resource for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in physics. The reader should have a prior understanding of quantum mechanics.
The text is structured into three main sections:
- The First Part explains the fundamental particles and their interactions, shedding light on core concepts and symmetries.
- The Second Part explores the Standard Model of particle physics, including detailed discussions on electroweak theory and quantum chromodynamics.
- The Third Part ventures into discussions of theories beyond the Standard Model, including supersymmetry, grand unified theories, and elements of string theory.