Gauge Theory of Weak Interactions

Gauge Theory of Weak Interactions treats the unification of electromagnetic and weak interactions and considers related phenomena. First, the Fermi theory of beta decay is presented, followed by a discussion of parity violation, clarifying the importance of symmetries. Then the concept of a spontaneously broken gauge theory is introduced, and all necessary mathematical tools are carefully developed. The "standard model" of unified electroweak interactions is thoroughly discussed including current developments. The final chapter contains an introduction to unified theories of strong and electroweak interactions. Numerous solved examples and problems make this volume uniquely suited as a text for an advanced course. This third edition has been carefully revised.

List of contents

The Discovery of the Weak Interaction.- Leptonic Interactions.- Limitations of Fermi Theory.- The Salam-Weinberg Theory.- Some Properties of the Salam-Weinberg Theory of Leptons.- Semi-Leptonic Interactions of Hadrons.- Nuclear Beta Decay.- The Neutral Kaon System.- Unified Gauge Theories.

Product details

• Authors: Walter Greiner, Berndt Müller
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.10.2009
• EAN: 9783540878421
• ISBN: 978-3-540-87842-1
• No. of pages: 404
• Dimensions: 193 mm x 20 mm x 261 mm
• Weight: 904 g
• Illustrations: XVI, 404 p. With 75 Worked Examples and Problems.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Theoretical physics; B, Nuclear physics, Physics and Astronomy, Quantum field theory, Elementary particles (Physics), Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory, Hadron, Weak Interactions