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Introduction to Elementary Particles | 
 enlarge | Author: David Griffiths
Publisher: Wiley
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Pages: 399
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Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.9 x 1
ISBN: 0471603864
Dewey Decimal Number: 539.721
EAN: 9780471603863
ASIN: 0471603864
Publication Date: March 15, 1987
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This is the first quantitative treatment of elementary particle theory that is accessible to undergraduates. Using a lively, informal writing style, the author strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding. The first chapter provides a detailed historical introduction to the subject. Subsequent chapters offer a consistent and modern presentation, covering the quark model, Feynman diagrams, quantum electrodynamics, and gauge theories. A clear introduction to the Feynman rules, using a simple model, helps readers learn the calculational techniques without the complications of spin. And an accessible treatment of QED shows how to evaluate tree-level diagrams. Contains an abundance of worked examples and many end-of-chapter problems.
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Griffiths + Hand holding notes to GUT/TOE group theory via email November 4, 2008
Karen B. Alaniz
From Los Alamos National Laboratory:
Basic tool set to understand the mathematical tools of Grand Unified
Theories (GUTs) and Theories of Everything (TOEs):
The 21 pages of hand holding notes, then:
1) A course in quantum mechanics involving raising and lowering
operators for the harmonic oscillator and angular momentum, e.g.,
Sakurai, "Modern Quantum Mechanics", or "Quantum Mechanics" Vol. I and
II by C. Cohen-Tannoudji et al.
2) Optional, but strongly recommended, "Quantum Electrodynamics",
by
Greiner and Reinhardt to cover the first Quantum Field Theory, namely,
Quantum Electrodynamics (QED). Then (still optional) "Introduction to
Particle Physics" by Griffiths to see other QFTs other than QED.
3) "Quantum Field Theory", 2nd. ed. by Ryder.
In these notes, a total of 21 citations are provided. The idea is for
the reader to be able to understand, "An Exceptionally Simple Theory
of Everything", A. G. Lissi, arXivi0711.0770v1, 6 Nov. 2007. Lissi
uses the exceptional group E8. These notes give the reader the tools
to deal with the 4 classical Lie groups, and the 5 exception Lie
groups, of which E8 is one of the latter groups. This group is
covered in great detail in, the final required text,
4) "Lie Groups, Lie Algebras, and Some of Their Applications", R.
Gilmore, Dover 2002.
Sometimes these notes were written with full room illumination.
Sometimes these notes were written in bed, with a dim lamp, by my
sleeping wife. Hence the quality of "pencilmenship" varies--sorry.
I'm sure typos crept in, especially at 2 A.M. after having gotten up
at 7 A.M. the previous morning to shuttle my two kids to school. Yet
these notes provide not only the minimal mathematical tool set to
really get QFT, both parts of QFT, the summing (Feynman Diagrams), and
the "grouping" (Group theory), but also an outline of how to really
learn what QFT is all about.
QFT is not my primary field. It took me years and dozens of books,
and hundreds of papers, to cut out the BS and get to the key points.
It is my hope that students wishing to become QFT theorists can save a
lot of time and heartache through these notes.
Sincerely,
Alex Alaniz, Ph.D.
Los Alamos, NM
aalaniz@lanl.gov
Bridge between QM and QFT July 8, 2008
Andrew C. Spring
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book will get you from Griffiths' Intro to QM to Peskin & Schroeder's Quantum Field Theory. Guaranteed.
But don't buy it.
Seriously. The book was published in 1987 and a new edition is coming out this summer, in time, presumably, for the fall term. Wait for that one (neutrinos will actually have mass in this edition).
marvelous introduction to the subject June 2, 2008
arpard fazakas
This book is a marvelous introduction to the subject, suitable for undergraduates. Nothing important is left out, the explanations are clear, the problems very illuminating, the text carefully proofread and almost error-free. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a basic undergraduate-level background in physics and math who wants to learn the essence of the subject. I'm not surprised a paperback edition is finally coming out: the demand must be very large.
Do yourself a favor - BUY THIS BOOK NOW July 17, 2007
T. Chien (California, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Seriously, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, BUY THIS BOOK NOW.
I find it hard to describe to you in words how much I love this book. I am just speechless! This book will take you by the hand and spoon feed you all the important concepts and calculation steps. If you are thinking of pursuing a high energy physics and trying to find the very first book to read on this subject, Griffiths is THE ONE.
Reading QFT books before this book is in my opinion a NO-GO. Trust me from someone that has been there! You lose insight immediately and get taken down hard by the unfamiliar math. Griffiths knows how to explain things and always keeps in close contact with the actual physics. You will never lose motivation / insights into what's going on.
Take my word for it. BUY THIS BOOK NOW! You will save hundreds of hours invested on other books that claim to be "good". There are none of this kind.
After Griffiths, proceed to Ryder's QFT, and then Peskins. Then and only then will you finally see the light of the day. There are not other routes to the promised land.
The perfect introduction August 30, 2004
senior_science_student
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is the perfect introduction for any student learning about particle physics, the Standard Model, or Quantum Field Theory. It introduces Feynman calculus very well, although anyone planning to continue will need Peskin & Schroeder's book as well for the details not introduced here. This book contains an excellent appendix with all formulae and rules needed for even an advanced researcher.
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