An Informal Introduction to Gauge Field Theories

An Informal Introduction to Gauge Field Theories
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 0521039541
ISBN-13 : 9780521039543
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Book Synopsis An Informal Introduction to Gauge Field Theories by : Ian J. R. Aitchison

Download or read book An Informal Introduction to Gauge Field Theories written by Ian J. R. Aitchison and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-09-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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