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The purpose of this textbook is to explain the Standard Model of particle physics to a student with an undergraduate preparation in physics. Today we can claim to have a fundamental picture of the strong and weak subnuclear forces. Through an interplay between theory and experiment, we have learned the basic equations through which these forces operate, and we have tested these equations against observations at particle accelerators. The story is beautiful and full
of surprises. Using a simplified presentation that does not assume prior knowledge of quantum field theory, this book begins from basic concepts of special relativity and quantum mechanics, describes
the key experiments that have clarified the structure of elementary particle interactions, introduces the crucial theoretical concepts, and builds up to the full description of elementary particle interactions as we know them today.
The purpose of this textbook is to explain the Standard Model of particle physics to a student with an undergraduate preparation in physics. Today we can claim to have a fundamental picture of the strong and weak subnuclear forces. Through an interplay between theory and experiment, we have learned the basic equations through which these forces operate, and we have tested these equations against observations at particle accelerators. The story is beautiful and full
of surprises. Using a simplified presentation that does not assume prior knowledge of quantum field theory, this book begins from basic concepts of special relativity and quantum mechanics, describes
the key experiments that have clarified the structure of elementary particle interactions, introduces the crucial theoretical concepts, and builds up to the full description of elementary particle interactions as we know them today.
I Preliminaries and Tools
1: Introduction
2: Symmetries of Space-Time
3: Relativistic Wave Equations
4: The Hydrogen Atom and Positronium
5: The Quark Model
6: Detectors of Elementary Particles
7: Tools for Calculation
II The Strong Interaction
8: Electron-Positron Annihilation
9: Deep Inelastic Electron Scattering
10: The Gluon
11: Quantum Chromodynamics
12: Partons and Jets
13: QCD at Hadron Colliders
14: Chiral Symmetry
III The Weak Interaction
15: The Current-Current Model of the Weak Interaction
16: Gauge Theories with Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking
17: The W and Z Bosons
18: Quark Mixing Angles and Weak Decays
19: CP Violation
20: Neutrino Masses and Mixings
21: The Higgs Boson
22: Epilogue
Michael E. Peskin received his Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University in 1978. He held postdoctoral appointments at Harvard, Cornell, and C.E.N. Saclay. In 1982, he joined the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, where he is now a Professor of Particle Physics and Astrophysics.
I field tested this new textbook in a senior-level course that
introduces advanced undergraduates to elementary particle physics
before they have had the formal training in quantum field theory
that is usually needed to rigorously present many aspects of the
Standard Model. I say usually, because in his new book, Professor
Peskin adeptly manages to avoid this prerequisite, in a
comprehensive, modern, and unique exposition that is a welcome
addition to teachers of the subject at this level.
*Christopher S. Hil, Department of Physics, Ohio State
University*
Peskin's book provides a perspective on the Standard Model of
particle physics driven by observations. He presents just enough
mathematical sophistication to connect the theoretical frameworks
with their experimental consequences, allowing the reader to focus
on the concepts. By recounting essentially every major particle
physics discovery - often showcasing the original presentation of
the data - he makes a compelling case for why we believe the laws
of nature follow the rules of the Standard Model.
*Timothy Cohen, Department of Physics, University of Oregon*
Prof. Peskin's Concepts of Elementary Particle Physics provides a
concise and up-to-date mixture of theory and experiment that is
much appreciated for books at the undergraduate level. In this
book, the reader is led to discover the fundamental constituents of
matter, from the Standard Model to what may lie beyond. This is
done in an accessible way, as the book builds from the foundations
up and provides chapter-by-chapter exercises to strengthen the
understanding of the concepts and references to go more in
detail.
*Caterina Doglioni, Department of Physics, Lund University*
A comprehensive, coherent, and thoroughly digestible presentation
of the ideas that lie at the heart of modern-day particle physics.
This book would be a welcome resource for any University physics
student wishing to gain their first insights into the field.
*Bruce Schumm, Physics Department, University of California, Santa
Cruz*
This is a well written and much needed book that exposes
undergraduates to the deep ideas, structure and principles of
quantum field theory. It is a solid stepping stone for graduate
work on the topic.
*Surjeet Rajendran, Department of Physics, University of
California, Berkeley*
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