Gauge Theories of the Strong, Weak, and Electromagnetic Interactions: Second Edition 2nd Edition by Chris Quigg (PDF)

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A thoroughly revised edition of a landmark textbook on gauge theories and their applications to particle physicsThis completely revised and updated graduate-level textbook is an ideal introduction to gauge theories and their applications to high-energy particle physics, and takes an in-depth look at two new laws of nature―quantum chromodynamics and the electroweak theory. From quantum electrodynamics through unified theories of the interactions among leptons and quarks, Chris Quigg examines the logic and structure behind gauge theories and the experimental underpinnings of today’s theories. Quigg emphasizes how we know what we know, and in the era of the Large Hadron Collider, his insightful survey of the standard model and the next great questions for particle physics makes for compelling reading.The brand-new edition shows how the electroweak theory developed in conversation with experiment. Featuring a wide-ranging treatment of electroweak symmetry breaking, the physics of the Higgs boson, and the importance of the 1-TeV scale, the book moves beyond established knowledge and investigates the path toward unified theories of strong, weak, and electromagnetic interactions. Explicit calculations and diverse exercises allow readers to derive the consequences of these theories. Extensive annotated bibliographies accompany each chapter, amplify points of conceptual or technical interest, introduce further applications, and lead readers to the research literature. Students and seasoned practitioners will profit from the text’s current insights, and specialists wishing to understand gauge theories will find the book an ideal reference for self-study.Brand-new edition of a landmark text introducing gauge theoriesConsistent attention to how we know what we knowExplicit calculations develop concepts and engage with experimentInteresting and diverse problems sharpen skills and ideasExtensive annotated bibliographies

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Editorial Reviews: Review “Building on the 1983 first edition of the work, … widely used as a textbook in advanced graduate courses, the new iteration achieves a new level of excellence and completeness that will make it a valued resource for graduate students and researchers. Gauge Theories of the Strong, Weak, and Electromagnetic Interactions will, for many years, remain as a standard textbook in particle theory. I highly recommend it for a two-semester advanced graduate course in particle physics and as a valuable addition to the collection of every particle physicist.” — R. N. Mohapatra, Physics Today”It is hard to find words to describe Quigg’s clean, high-quality work; as an author he is a virtuoso performer.”–Johann Rafelski, CERN Courier Review “Gauge Theories of the Strong, Weak, and Electromagnetic Interactions is an indispensable reference for both advanced graduate students and experts in collider physics phenomenology. Quigg’s broad experience is seen in the clear and thorough exposition of the principles underlying the interactions of gauge fields and elementary particles. The book’s numerous examples will aid students in understanding technical details.”―Sally Dawson, Brookhaven National Laboratory”This textbook represents the author’s state-of-the-art knowledge of particle physics and the history of its modern formulation. Providing a clear picture of physical laws and new perspectives, the book is elegantly written and wonderfully engaging.”―Christopher Tully, Princeton University”This nearly perfect textbook will be valuable for advanced graduate students and researchers working in theoretical and experimental particle physics, and related fields such as cosmology and nuclear theory. With elegance and clarity, it sets a good example for other texts to follow. I salute the author for such a great piece of work.”―Tao Han, University of Pittsburgh From the Inside Flap “Gauge Theories of the Strong, Weak, and Electromagnetic Interactions is an indispensable reference for both advanced graduate students and experts in collider physics phenomenology. Quigg’s broad experience is seen in the clear and thorough exposition of the principles underlying the interactions of gauge fields and elementary particles. The book’s numerous examples will aid students in understanding technical details.”–Sally Dawson, Brookhaven National Laboratory”This textbook represents the author’s state-of-the-art knowledge of particle physics and the history of its modern formulation. Providing a clear picture of physical laws and new perspectives, the book is elegantly written and wonderfully engaging.”–Christopher Tully, Princeton University”This nearly perfect textbook will be valuable for advanced graduate students and researchers working in theoretical and experimental particle physics, and related fields such as cosmology and nuclear theory. With elegance and clarity, it sets a good example for other texts to follow. I salute the author for such a great piece of work.”–Tao Han, University of Pittsburgh From the Back Cover “Gauge Theories of the Strong, Weak, and Electromagnetic Interactions is an indispensable reference for both advanced graduate students and experts in collider physics phenomenology. Quigg’s broad experience is seen in the clear and thorough exposition of the principles underlying the interactions of gauge fields and elementary particles. The book’s numerous examples will aid students in understanding technical details.”–Sally Dawson, Brookhaven National Laboratory”This textbook represents the author’s state-of-the-art knowledge of particle physics and the history of its modern formulation. Providing a clear picture of physical laws and new perspectives, the book is elegantly written and wonderfully engaging.”–Christopher Tully, Princeton University”This nearly perfect textbook will be valuable for advanced graduate students and researchers working in theoretical and experimental particle physics, and related fields such as cosmology and nuclear theory. With elegance and clarity, it sets a good example for other texts to follow. I salute the author for such a great piece of work.”–Tao Han, University of Pittsburgh About the Author Chris Quigg is a member of the Theoretical Physics Department of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. He received the American Physical Society’s 2011 J. J. Sakurai Prize for outstanding achievement in particle theory. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Weird notation, vague discussion, poor organisation, confusing illustrations/figures, and a number of errors/typos.This is the textbook for our particle course on SM, but besides the problems assigned from this book, my peers and I found ourselves much better off reading other texts, such as Thomson’s MPP or Schwartz’s QFT&SM.

⭐It is a good book for review. It gives you a good summary about gauge theories and their applications to high energy physics. But you should get into this book after managing quantum field theory at the Peskin-level. The Quigg’s textbook does not provide details about hard calculations but it gives you the “big” picture. So, it is a good complementary book to have in your desk.

⭐This is the second edition of a book written thirty years ago. I have often taught courses based on material gleaned from the pages of the first edition. The new edition lives up to the excellent standards of its predecessor, but contains also more recent material that relates some of the changes that have occurred. However, this is still a physics book, and in no way a book for the layman. It has many figures showing cross secions and problems designed to help the diligent student reproduce those figures. Of course, I haven’t had time to read all the new stuff, but I look forward to dong soJust to warn you, the author and I had the same thesis director, albeit at differnt univerities, and I have known him for a long time.

⭐Great book on Gauge Theory

⭐This was a book my daughter wanted, and I bought it for her. I would not be able to evaluate it for those who want information about its content.

⭐The original edition of this book published in 1983, was the book that convinced me to quit working, and enter the Caltech Phd. physics program. This book is great for someone with an undergraduate education in physics, and little or no knowledge in quantum field theory. Really explains gauge theories at an accessible level.

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