Group Theory: A Physicist's Survey

Group Theory: A Physicist's Survey

Group theory has long been an important computational tool for physicists, but, with the advent of the Standard Model, it has become a powerful conceptual tool as well. This book introduces physicists to many of the fascinating mathematical aspects of group theory, and mathematicians to its physics applications. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this book gives a comprehensive overview of the main aspects of both finite and continuous group theory, with an emphasis on applications to fundamental physics. Finite groups are extensively discussed, highlighting their irreducible representations and invariants. Lie algebras, and to a lesser extent Kac-Moody algebras, are treated in detail, including Dynkin diagrams. Special emphasis is given to their representations and embeddings. The group theory underlying the Standard Model is discussed, along with its importance in model building. Applications of group theory to the classification of elementary particles are treated in detail.

Country	USA
Author	Pierre Ramond
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Cambridge University Press
EAN	9780521896030
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0521896037
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer	Cambridge University Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	322
PublicationDate	2010-06-14
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Studio	Cambridge University Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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