Introduction to Elementary Particles

About this book

This is the first quantitative treatment of elementary particle theory that is accessible to undergraduates. Using a lively informal writing style the author strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding. The first chapter provides a detailed historical introduction to the subject. Subsequent chapters offer a consistent and modern presentation covering the quark model Feynman diagrams quantum electrodynamics and gauge theories. A clear introduction to the Feynman rules using a simple model helps readers learn the calculational techniques without the complications of spin. And an accessible treatment of QED shows how to evaluate tree-level diagrams. Contains an abundance of worked examples and many end-of-chapter problems.