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Sales Rank: 49641
Category: Book
Author: David Griffiths
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Studio: Wiley-VCH
Manufacturer: Wiley-VCH
Label: Wiley-VCH
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 470
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.7 x 0.9
ISBN: 3527406018
Dewey Decimal Number: 620
EAN: 9783527406012
ASIN: 3527406018
Publication Date: October 20, 2008
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Product Description
In Introduction to Elementary Particles, Second, Revised Edition, author David Griffiths strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding, using a lively, informal style. The first chapter provides a detailed historical introduction to the subject, while subsequent chapters offer a quantitative presentation of the Standard Model. A simplified introduction to the Feynman rules, based on a "toy" model, helps readers learn the calculational techniques without the complications of spin. It is followed by accessible treatments of quantum electrodynamics, the strong and weak interactions, and gauge theories. New chapters address neutrino oscillations and prospects for physics beyond the Standard Model. The book contains a number of worked examples and many end-of-chapter problems. A complete solution manual is available for instructors.
- Revised edition of a well-established text on elementary particle physics
- With a number of worked examples and many end-of-chapter problems
- Helps the student to master the Feynman rules
- Solution manual available for instructors
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Great introduction to particle physics December 4, 2008
Griffith's book is a straight-forward and easy-to-follow introduction to particle physics. The book doesn't require the reader to have much background in particle physics, mostly just quantum mechanics and Lagrangian physics. Quantum field theory is definitely not necessary to learn from this book, although it'll probably be helpful.
The book focuses more on "how" rather than "why," so it's a great starting point for experimentalists. Griffith's writes in a very casual and simple style; you won't find much mathematical jargon here. I'd recommend this book over Quarks and Leptons: An Introductory Course in Modern Particle Physics. Once you learn from this text the basics of the Standard Model and how to calculate amplitudes, cross-sections, decay rates, etc., you'll be ready to move on to more theoretical material (such as Quarks and Leptons: An Introductory Course in Modern Particle Physics) to answer the question of "why."
Bridge between QM and QFT July 8, 2008
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
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
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
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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