Heavy Quark Physics (Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Cosmology) [Hardcover]

Aneesh V. Manohar (Author), Mark B. Wise (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521642418 | ISBN-13: 978-0521642415 | Publication Date: March 28, 2000 | Edition: 1st

Understanding the physics of heavy quarks gives physicists the unique opportunity to test the predictions of Quantum Chromodynamics and the Standard Model. Heavy Quark Physics provides an exciting introduction to this new area of high energy physics. Two leading experts in the field review the standard model, the basics of heavy quark spin-flavor symmetry, and detail how it can be applied to the classification of states, decays and fragmentation. The heavy quark effective theory is developed, including the radiative and 1/mQ corrections, and applied to the study of hadron masses, form factors, and inclusive decay rates. The authors also discuss the application of chiral perturbation theory to heavy hadrons. To aid the reader, many of the key calculations are performed step by step, and problems are provided at the end of each chapter. This lucid volume provides graduate students with an ideal introduction to the physics of heavy quarks, and more experienced researchers with an authoritative reference to the subject.

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"...a detailed and well-thought-out presentation by two world-renowned experts...a wonderful text for graduate students in particle and nuclear physics who are interested in learning the tools of heavy quark physics from two of the experts in the field. This book is a must for both particle theorists and experimentalists who are currently researching heavy quark systems." Physics Today

Book Description

Understanding the physics of heavy quarks gives physicists the unique opportunity to test the predictions of Quantum Chromodynamics (the theory describing the behavior of quarks) and the Standard Model (which unites the theories of the electromagnetic and weak interactions). This is the first introductory text to this exciting new area of high energy physics. Written by two world leaders, the presentation is clear, original and thoroughly modern. To aid the reader, many of the key calculations are performed step by step, and problems are provided at the end of each chapter. This lucid volume provides graduate students with an ideal introduction to the physics of heavy quarks, and more experienced researchers with an authoritative reference to the subject.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 204 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (March 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521642418
• ISBN-13: 978-0521642415
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,959,096 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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