The search for the elementary constituents of the physical
universe and the interactions between them has transformed over
time and continues to evolve today, as we seek answers to questions
about the existence of stars, galaxies, and humankind. Integrating
both theoretical and experimental work, Exploring Fundamental
Particles traces the development of this fascinating field, from
the discoveries of Newton, Fermi, and Feynman to the detection of
CP violation and neutrinos to the quest to observe the Higgs boson
and beyond.
An Accessible yet In-Depth Account of How Fundamental Particles
Shape Our World
The book first examines the experiments and theoretical ideas
that gave rise to the standard model. It discusses special
relativity, angular momentum, spin, the Dirac electron, quantum
field theory, Feynman diagrams, Pauli s neutrino, Fermi s weak
interaction, Yukawa s pion, the muon neutrino, quarks, leptons, and
flavor symmetry.
The authors then explain the violation of the symmetry between
matter and antimatter, known as CP violation. They cover the
discoveries of CP violation in the decays of kaons and B mesons as
well as future experiments that could detect possible CP violation
beyond the standard model.
In the next part, the authors present experimental results
involving the once-mysterious neutrino. They explore the evidence
that neutrinos have mass, new neutrino experiments in various
countries, and the potential of neutrino astronomy to offer a new
perspective on stars and galaxies.
The final section focuses on the one undetected particle of the
standard model: the Higgs boson. The authors review the experiments
that established important constraints on the mass of the Higgs
particle. They also highlight recent experiments of the Tevatron
particle accelerator at Fermilab, along with the near future impact
of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN and the longer term
impact of the International Linear Collider (ILC).
The Foundation for New Discoveries
A clear picture of the historic breakthroughs and latest
findings in the particle physics community, this book guides you
through the theories and experiments surrounding fundamental
particles and the main forces between them. It sets the stage for
the next transformation in modern science. "
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