Theory and Phenomenology of Sparticles: An Account of Four-Dimensional N=1 Supersymmetry in High Energy Physics [Paperback]

Manuel Drees (Author), Rohini Godbole (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2005 | ISBN-10: 9812565310 | ISBN-13: 978-9812565310

Supersymmetry or SUSY, one of the most beautiful recent ideas of physics, predicts sparticles existing as superpartners of particles. This book gives a theoretical and phenomenological account of sparticles. Starting from a basic level, it provides a comprehensive, pedagogical and user-friendly treatment of the subject of four-dimensional N=1 supersymmetry as well as its observational aspects in high energy physics and cosmology. Part One of the book introduces the requisite formal theory, preceded by a discussion of the naturalness problem. Part Two describes the supersymmetrization of the Standard Model of particle interactions as well as the origin of soft supersymmetry breaking and how it can be mediated from higher energies. Search strategies for sparticles, supersymmetric Higgs bosons, nonminimal scenarios and cosmological implications are some of the other topics covered. Novel features of the book include a dictionary between two-component and four-component spinor notation, a step-by-step derivation of the nonrenormalization theorem, an extended discussion of supersymmetric renormalization group evolution, detailed analyses of minimal and nonminimal models with gravity (including anomaly) mediated and gauge mediated supersymmetry breaking as well as elaborate self-contained presentations of collider signals of sparticles plus supersymmetric Higgs bosons and of supersymmetric cosmology. Appendices list all Feynman rules for the vertices of the Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model.

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"I find the book very attractive and very useful at this time. There are not so many up-to-date books for the LHC phenomenology." G Altarelli, CERN "It seeks to be the complete primer on supersymmetry for the theorist, phenomenologist and experimentalist. The presentation is lucid throughout and the notation is well-chosen. This is a highly recommended book for the student of particle physics who has studied the basics of quantum field theory and the phenomenon of the known elementary particles. In addition, it is a handy source of information (and most valuably, explanations) for senior students and practicing physicists in other areas, who will increasingly feel the need to know about the area of fundamental science most finely poised for a dramatic experimental breakthrough." Current Science "... very informative book on supersymmetric particles ..." Professor Barry Barish California Institute of Technology "Very good text. Although suitable for those who want to begin working in the field, nonexperts can get substantial insights into the goals and motivation behind the theory by browsing through. The book begins with a good pedagogical treatment of the superspace formalism and ends with an extensive summary of Feynman rules. About 300 pages cover the phenomenology of supersymmetry -- from colliders to dark matter -- with significant discussion of supersymmetry breaking and a 30-page chapter on supersymmetric Higgs bosons." Physics Today

Product Details

• Paperback: 584 pages
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company (January 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9812565310
• ISBN-13: 978-9812565310
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,621,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to SUSY, March 6, 2006

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This review is from: Theory and Phenomenology of Sparticles: An Account of Four-Dimensional N=1 Supersymmetry in High Energy Physics (Paperback)

This book is an authoritative and current introduction to supersymmetry (SUSY). It is well-written with clear and consistent notation. The book assumes familiarity with quantum field theory and the Standard Model. SUSY is developed from the point of view of superfields, which can be somewhat abstract, but is elegant and rigorous. The subject matter is introduced in a systematic and well-organized manner.