An Informal Introduction to Gauge Field Theories

Ian J. R. (University of Oxford) Aitchison

Cambridge University Press, 2007

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Four forces are dominant in physics: gravity, electromagnetism and the weak and strong nuclear forces. Quantum electrodynamics - the highly successful theory of the electromagnetic interaction - is a gauge field theory. In this short book Dr Aitchison gives an introduction to these theories, a knowledge of which is essential in understanding modern particle physics.

ISBN-13
9780521039543
ISBN-10
0521039541
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2007
Publication date
2007-09-27
Pages
188
Dimensions
152x230x12
Weight
298