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From the Universe to the Elementary Particles: A First Introduction to Cosmology and the Fundamental Interactions 2012 [Kietas viršelis]

  • Formatas: Hardback, 192 pages, aukštis x plotis: 235x155 mm, weight: 477 g, XII, 192 p., 1 Hardback
  • Serija: Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics
  • Išleidimo metai: 05-Jan-2012
  • Leidėjas: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
  • ISBN-10: 3642243746
  • ISBN-13: 9783642243745
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From the Universe to the Elementary Particles: A First Introduction to Cosmology and the Fundamental Interactions 2012Didesnis paveikslėlis
  • Formatas: Hardback, 192 pages, aukštis x plotis: 235x155 mm, weight: 477 g, XII, 192 p., 1 Hardback
  • Serija: Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics
  • Išleidimo metai: 05-Jan-2012
  • Leidėjas: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
  • ISBN-10: 3642243746
  • ISBN-13: 9783642243745
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In this book, the author leads the reader, step by step and without any advanced mathematics, to a clear understanding of the foundations of modern elementary particle physics and cosmology. He also addresses current and controversial questions on topics such as string theory. The book contains gentle introductions to the theories of special and general relativity, and also classical and quantum field theory. The essential aspects of these concepts are understood with the help of simple calculations; for example, the force of gravity as a consequence of the curvature of the space-time. Also treated are the Big Bang, dark matter and dark energy, as well as the presently known interactions of elementary particles: electrodynamics, the strong and the weak interactions including the Higgs boson. Finally, the book sketches as yet speculative theories: Grand Unification theories, supersymmetry, string theory and the idea of additional dimensions of space-time. Since no higher mathematical or physics expertise is required, the book is also suitable for college and university students at the beginning of their studies. Hobby astronomers and other science enthusiasts seeking a deeper insight than can be found in popular treatments will also appreciate this unique book.

Leading readers to a clear understanding of modern elementary particle physics and cosmology, this text does so without recourse to advanced mathematics and in addition examines questions that surround controversial contemporary subjects such as string theory.

Recenzijos

From the reviews:

The German edition has received several very positive reviews. Here are some translated excerpts:

Ulrich Elwanger's book deals with a currently very popular topic of theoretical physics: the connection between the micro- and the macro-cosmos.

The chosen approach is the only right one: A review of all the essential foundations, before getting down to the serious stuff.

The result is a book that succeeds didactically, with no errors worth mentioning, and from which the reader with appropriate background can benefit greatly. One notices the author's extensive experience as researcher and teacher, and feels that one is 'in safe hands'.

The book can be followed by all students of physics as well talented school pupils.

For many students of the natural sciences and also interested autodidacts this book - as a text for learning and for reference - will be immensely helpful.

In summary, a good and well-written text idea for a stepwise and additional learning of cosmology and also astro-, nuclear- and elementary-particle physics.

Sources: www.wissenschaft-online.de; www.astronomy.info; www.amazon.de

The aim of the book is to present the current status of our knowledge of the laws of nature from cosmology to the elementary particles and to address the numerous open questions and controversially discussed topics such as string theory. The book turns to college and university students, hobby astronomers and other science enthusiasts. The present fascinating work is accessible for all readers having a knowledge of mathematics at the level of a secondary-school final examination. (Philosophy, Religion and Science Book Reviews, bookinspections.wordpress.com, July, 2013)

 This is an ambitious book, reaching out to a broad readership on the topics of cosmology and elementary particle physics. In appearance and style it comes across as a textbook, including equations and simple exercises after each chapter. I found this book to be most inspiring and many of the latest developments are covered . (Herbert Dreiner, CERN Courier, November, 2012) 

The aim of the book is to present the current status of our knowledge of the laws of nature from cosmology to the elementary particles and to address the numerous open questions and controversially discussed topics . The book presupposes the mathematical level of knowledge of students in natural sciences at the beginning of their studies. The book turns to college and university students, hobby astronomers and other science enthusiasts. It takes an intermediate position between a physical textbook and a popular treatment. (Horst-Heino von Borzeszkowski, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1247, 2012)

1 Overview
1(14)
1.1 The Universe
1(2)
1.2 The Structure of Matter
3(3)
1.2.1 The Structure of Atoms
3(3)
1.3 The Structure of Nuclei
6(4)
1.3.1 Radioactivity
7(1)
1.3.2 α Radiation
7(1)
1.3.3 β Radiation
8(1)
1.3.4 γ Radiation
9(1)
1.4 The Structure of Baryons
10(2)
1.5 Preliminary Summary
12(3)
Exercise
12(3)
2 The Evolution of the Universe
15(14)
2.1 The Expansion of the Universe in General Relativity
15(4)
2.2 The History of the Universe
19(2)
2.3 Dark Matter and Dark Energy
21(3)
2.4 Inflation
24(1)
2.5 Summary and Open Questions
25(4)
Exercises
27(2)
3 Elements of the Theory of Relativity
29(16)
3.1 The Special Theory of Relativity
29(9)
3.1.1 Energy and Momentum
36(2)
3.2 The General Theory of Relativity: Curved Spaces
38(7)
3.2.1 Black Holes
41(2)
Exercises
43(2)
4 The Theory of Fields
45(10)
4.1 The Klein-Gordon Equation
45(1)
4.2 The Wave Solution
46(4)
4.3 The Coulomb Solution
50(1)
4.4 Gravitational Waves
50(5)
Exercises
53(2)
5 Electrodynamics
55(18)
5.1 Classical Electrodynamics
55(3)
5.2 Electron-Electron Scattering
58(2)
5.3 Quantum Electrodynamics
60(7)
5.4 Internal Angular Momentum
67(3)
5.5 The Bohr Atomic Model
70(3)
Exercises
72(1)
6 The Strong Interaction
73(8)
6.1 Quantum Chromodynamics
73(3)
6.2 Bound States of Quarks
76(4)
6.3 Summary
80(1)
Exercise
80(1)
7 The Weak Interaction
81(20)
7.1 W and Z Bosons
81(5)
7.2 Parity Violation
86(2)
7.3 The Higgs Boson
88(6)
7.4 CP Violation
94(1)
7.5 Neutrino Oscillations
95(6)
Exercises
99(2)
8 The Production of Elementary Particles
101(20)
8.1 Introduction to Accelerator Experiments
101(3)
8.2 The Layout of Ring Accelerators and Detectors
104(5)
8.3 The Search for New Elementary Particles
109(12)
Exercise
120(1)
9 Symmetries
121(16)
9.1 External Symmetries
121(2)
9.2 Internal Symmetries
123(4)
9.3 Gauge Symmetries and Gauge Fields
127(10)
Exercises (Challenging!)
135(2)
10 The Standard Model of Particle Physics
137(4)
10.1 Properties of the Elementary Particles
137(1)
10.2 Properties of the Fundamental Interactions
138(1)
10.3 Open Questions
139(2)
11 Quantum Corrections and the Renormalization Group Equations
141(10)
11.1 Quantum Corrections
141(4)
11.2 Energy Dependent Coupling Constants
145(6)
Exercise
149(2)
12 Beyond the Standard Model
151(22)
12.1 Grand Unification
151(4)
12.2 The Hierarchy Problem and Supersymmetry
155(5)
12.3 Quantum Gravity, String Theory, and Extra Dimensions
160(13)
Exercise
172(1)
Appendix A 173(2)
Solutions to Exercises 175(8)
References 183(2)
Index 185
Ulrich Ellwanger completed his doctoral work in theoretical physics at the University of Heidelberg. After research stays at Oxford University, and CERN/Geneva, followed by a Heisenberg-professorship of the German Research Foundation, he was appointed professor of the Department of Theoretical Physics, University of Paris-Sud. His fields of research and teaching are elementary particle physics (QCD, supersymmetry, string theory) and cosmology.