A01=Douglas M. Gingrich
advanced particle physics
Author_Douglas M. Gingrich
Category=PH
Dirac Equation
electron positron scattering
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experimental cross section analysis
Feynman Diagram
frame
Free Particle Solutions
function
Gamma Matrices
Gauge Invariance
gauge symmetry
group
Inertial Reference Frame
Klein Gordon Equation
lorentz
Lorentz Boost
Lorentz Covariant
Lorentz Transformation
mechanics
N3N4 16?2
N3N4 16π2
Negative Energy Electron
Negative Energy Solutions
Nonrelativistic Limit
Nonrelativistic Quantum Mechanics
photon
Photon Propagator
Photon Wave Function
Plane Wave Solutions
Positive Energy Electron
Positive Energy Solutions
quantum field theory
reference
relativistic
relativistic quantum field calculations
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
Rest Frame
spinor calculus
transformation
wave
Wave Equation
Wave Function
Wave Packet
Product details
- ISBN 9781584885429
- Weight: 820g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 10 May 2006
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Taking a heuristic approach to relativistic quantum mechanics, Practical Quantum Electrodynamics provides a complete introduction to the theory, methodologies, and calculations used for explaining the physical interaction of charged particles.
This book combines the principles of relativity and quantum theory necessary for performing the calculations of the electromagnetic scattering of electrons and positrons and the emission and absorption of photons. Beginning with an introduction of the wave equations for spin-0 and spin-1/2 particles, the author compares and contrasts the relativistic and spin effects for both types of particles. He emphasizes how the relativistic treatment of quantum mechanics and the spin-1/2 degree of freedom are necessary to describe electromagnetic interactions involving electron scattering and points out the shortfalls of the wave-equation approach to relativistic quantum mechanics. Developing the Feynman rules for quantum electrodynamics by example, the book offers an intuitive, hands-on approach for performing fundamental calculations. It also illustrates how to perform calculations that can be related to experiments such as diagrams, lifetimes, and cross sections.
Practical Quantum Electrodynamics builds a strong foundation for further studies and research in theoretical and particle physics, particularly relativistic quantum field theory or nonrelativistic many-body theory.
Gingrich, Douglas M.
