Book Details

• Publisher: Scientific International Pvt. Ltd.

• ISBN: 9789385998607

• Author: Bipin Ghosh

• Subject: Physics

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• Copyright Year: 2017

About the Book

Particle Physics: Introduction for Students & Scientists provides a comprehensive and chronological overview of the microworld, focusing on the development of particle physics over the last decade. It introduces complex topics in physics in a clear and logical manner, making it accessible to both students and researchers in the field.

The book begins with the basic concepts of special relativity and quantum mechanics, the foundational theories for understanding the microworld. It then explores the four fundamental forces of nature, the discovery of particles like the muon, and high-energy hadron physics. Further sections delve into the weak nuclear force, the study of nuclear decay, and the development of the modern gauge theory of weak interactions.

The book continues to describe quantum chromodynamics, which explains the behavior of quarks, and discusses various particle reactions, including electron-positron annihilation, which helped to identify new quarks and leptons. The final chapters explore the pursuit of a unified theory that combines all the forces of nature, providing insights into the future of particle physics.