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Griffiths, David J. 1942-

Introduction to elementary particles / Elementary particles David Griffiths. - 2nd, rev. ed. - Weinheim [Germany] : Wiley-VCH, ©2010. - xvi, 454 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Physics textbook . - Physics textbook. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formulas and constants -- Historical Introduction to the elementary particles -- Elementary particle dynamics -- Relativistic kinematics -- Symmetries -- Bound states -- Feynman calculus -- Quantum electrodynamics -- Electrodynamics and chromodynamics of quarks -- Weak interactions -- Gauge theories -- Neutrino oscillations -- Afterword: What's next? -- Dirac delta function -- Decay rates and cross sections -- Pauli and Dirac matrices -- Feynman rules (tree level).

In the second, revised edition of a well-established textbook, the author strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding, using a lively, informal style. The book contains a number of worked examples and many end-of-chapter problems. A complete solution manual is available for instructors.

ISBN: 9783527406012 3527406018

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA801031 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014476745 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Particles (Nuclear physics)
Particles (Nuclear physics)
Elementarpartiklar.

LC Class. No.: QC793.2 / .G75 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 539.721