Particle Physics and Cosmology

By P.D.B. Collins

Book Overview

This readable introduction to particle physics and cosmology discusses the interaction of these two fundamental branches of physics and considers recent advances beyond the standard models. Eight chapters comprise a brief introduction to the gauge theories of the strong and the electroweak interactions, the so-called grand unified theories, and general relativity. Ten more chapters address recent concepts such as composite fermions and bosons, supersymmetry, quantum gravity, supergravity, and strings theories, and relate them to modern cosmology and experimental astronomy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471600881
• ISBN13: 9780471600886
• Release Date: May 1989
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.7" x 1.2" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

Great review

Slightly dated (does not discuss large extra dimensions, dark energy or gauge-string duality for example) but otherwise great review of the main ideas in both of the areas. Highly recommended.

All important subjects in particle theories are in one book.

All important subjects, from the standard model to the string theory, are adequately provided for the students who major in particle theory. I have never imagine that anyone can write these contents in one book of 496 pages