The electroweak theory unifies two basic forces of nature: the weak force and electromagnetism. This is a concise introduction to the structure of the electroweak theory and its applications. It describes the structure and properties of field theories with global and local symmetries, leading to the standard model. It describes the particles and processes predicted by the theory, and compares them with experimental results. It also covers neutral currents, the properties of W and Z bosons, the properties of quarks and mesons containing heavy quarks, neutrino oscillations, CP-asymmetries in K, D, and B meson decays, and the search for Higgs particles. Each chapter contains problems to supplement the text, stemming from the author's long teaching experience. This will be of great interest to graduate students and researchers in elementary particle physics. Originally published in 2007, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.

A concise graduate-level introduction to the structure of the electroweak theory and its applications, reissued as an Open Access book.

About the Author
Emmanuel Paschos is Professor of Physics at the University of Dortmund, Germany. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and of the Institute for Advanced Study, and a corresponding member of the Academy of Athens.


Book Information
ISBN 9781009402385
Author E. A. Paschos
Format Hardback
Page Count 260
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 610g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 175mm * 20mm